Biological Science

Stipend: $500 biweekly, plus $500 start-up stipend
Location: Applegate and Rogue Valleys, southwestern Oregon
Duration: April 13 – July 17, 2026
Application: Send a cover letter, résumé, and contacts for 3 professional references to smr@klamathbird.org. Please include your dates of availability, vehicle type (use of a personal vehicle for work purposes may be necessary), and where you saw this job ad in your letter.
Application Deadline: Positions will remain open until filled.

Position Description: The Interns will contribute to KBO’s growing riparian bird monitoring program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to an array of avian field research techniques while working in a beautiful part of the world. Our office is located in Ashland, OR, and field work takes place at riparian restoration sites in the Applegate and Rogue Valleys of southwestern OR, from April 13 – July 17, 2026. Interns should be prepared to start work by dawn and work outdoors 8-10 hrs/day, 5 days/week. Primary duties are spot-map surveys and nest-monitoring for a suite of riparian songbird focal species, insect counts, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Training in field protocols, bird identification, and navigating with compass and GPS will be provided. Shared housing for the four-person field crew (1 Field Technician and 3 Interns) will be provided. Initial transportation to Oregon is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and be able to provide their driving record. Interns will be reimbursed for per-mile transportation costs at the federal rate for any work travel done in a personal vehicle.

Job Status: This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive a $500 biweekly stipend and field housing, as well as a $500 start-up stipend at the beginning of the internship.

Job Duties:
Primary duties include conducting field work and data entry:
• Spot-map surveys to measure territory density for a suite of riparian birds
• Nest-searching and monitoring to measure productivity and nest success
• Measuring nestling growth rates (depending on experience)
• Insect counts
• Vegetation surveys
• Data entry into digital databases

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum education includes at least one year of college. High school graduates may be
considered if they have sufficient relevant job experience.
• One previous season of outdoor field work.
• Strong interest in avian biology, ecology, and/or conservation.
• Ability to hike in rough terrain, off-trail for 1-3 miles per day.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm starting work early (by dawn), and
working full days in the field in all weather.
• Ability to carefully follow protocols and meticulously record data.
• Good communication skills with crew members and supervisors.
• Must enjoy the outdoors and be willing to work in areas with poison oak, blackberry
thorns, and biting insects.
• Must be comfortable with the potential to encounter rattlesnakes, black bears, and
cougars in the field.
• Must be capable of working both independently and with others, interacting with the
public, and respectfully sharing housing.
• Comfort around flowing water is necessary; some field sites may need waders to cross
streams.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• At least one season of avian field research experience (those with substantial experience
or nest-searching experience should consider applying at the Field Technician level).
• Experience navigating with GPS, Avenza, and/or compass.
• Ability to identify common Western riparian birds by sight and sound.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, conservation, or a related science.
• Ability to use your own vehicle for work purposes may be required, depending on how
many crew members have cars.

Please refer to KBO’s careers and opportunities webpage (https://klamathbird.org/about-kbo/careers-and-opportunities/) for any updated versions of this internship announcement.

Field assistant volunteer interns needed – Field study of the Eurasian common lizard, Zootoca vivipara

Research interns are needed to assist in an ongoing study of reproductive modes of the Eurasian common lizard, Zootoca vivipara. 

Z. vivipara is a small insectivorous lizard with a broad palearctic distribution, with both oviparous and viviparous lineages extant in its European heartland. We study the ecology, behaviour and evolution of this fascinating species using a unique natural experiment site based in southern Austria. The project is organised by an international team of researchers based at the University of Glasgow (UK) and the University of Ljubljana (SI) led by Professor Kathryn Elmer at the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine in Glasgow.

Internships will run between May and September 2025. We are looking for interns who can commit for an extended period, usually 2-3 months. In your application, note what dates you will be available.

We are seeking interns with an interest in herpetology, ecology and/or evolution and who are very keen for gaining experience in the field. Duties will include assisting in all aspects of fieldwork at the site, including but not limited to collection of wild lizards by hand or lasso, recording and measurement, care and husbandry, assisting with experiments, driving to and from field sites and other locations, and contributing to communal camping and household tasks. Full training will be provided. There may also be opportunity for leading or contributing to your own project within the team.

Fieldwork is physically demanding and will take place outdoors in a remote rural location, with fieldworkers based at a commercial campsite for the duration. Interns must be comfortable with living and working collaboratively with others in a small group and long-term camping; maintaining good relations with the team and local community is essential.

All main expenses (food, camping/accommodation fees, and other) and travel costs up to intra-European value will be covered. Travel insurance will be provided including urgent medical care. We can welcome team members from anywhere in the world, but interns are responsible for securing their own Schengen visa in advance, if that is needed. Please contact us to discuss specifics. Interns should provide their own tent, bedding, and outdoor clothing and personal equipment suitable for an extended field season in all weathers. 

Essential skills & experience: 

·      Some background knowledge of topics in herpetology, ecology and/or evolutionary biology

·      Physically able and willing to work outdoors in challenging conditions (including inclement weather and traversing steep or boggy terrain)

·      Meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, including data entry and sample organisation

·      Good interpersonal and team working skills

·      Scientific literacy and numeracy and familiarity with experimental design

·      Fluency in English

Additional desirable skills & experience:

·      Academic qualification in a relevant biological discipline (BSc or equivalent)

·      Experience of animal care and husbandry, particularly in reptiles

·      Knowledge of/fluency in German (Italian and Slovenian also an advantage)

·      Driver’s licence with significant driving experience 

Applicants should send a cover letter (including aspects noted above) and CV along with the names and email addresses of two or more professional or academic references to: John.Smout@glasgow.ac.uk. Please mention on your application, if applicable, any prior experience working with lizards or other fieldwork experience. 

Informal inquiries in advance of application are welcome.  

Review of applications will begin 1 March 2026 and continue until a team is assembled; we plan on completing the decision by the end of March.

Osa Conservation offers both short- and long-term internships at our biological station in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Ocean.

At Osa Conservation, we reconnect the rainforest, monitor and protect biodiversity, and work hand-in-hand with the local community to build climate resilient ecosystems for people and wildlife. Our team works across southern Costa Rica, connecting and protecting landscapes and biodiversity from the ridges of the Talamanca mountains to the coral reefs of the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean.  Be part of our conservation successes and come get your boots dirty in one of Earth’s greatest wildernesses.

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Microbiology Intern (Job ID: 21-09) – GSR Solutions, Burlington VT

We are inviting dependable and highly driven interns with good microbiology and/or biology-related skills as well as experience with lab practices and record-keeping that are creative, independent, motivated by challenges, and passionate about making a sustainable impact in communities.  The interns will be responsible for providing scientific support to our team in an intellectually challenging environment while following essential workplace safety guidelines.

Job requirements: Interns will be required to assist with experiments, taking measurements, reporting, etc., and maintain both equipment and work areas in a clean, organized manner in accordance with the current safety and quality standards.

Qualifications: BS or MS student pursuing a degree in Microbiology, Medical, Biology, Biochemistry, or a major related to the position of interest.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Hours: flexible, from 5 to 20 weekly

Number of positions available: 2

**Position is unpaid, but can be set up for internship credit through UVM.

To Apply: email your resume with complete contact information along with three references to info@gensysresearch.com

About GSR Solutions: We provide sustainable solutions for addressing the challenges of food, water, and energy markets.  Our mission is to create value from waste streams and help communities address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a sustainable future for all.