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<\/a>These biology jobs and internships are paid opportunities that also typically compensate participants with some combination of housing, food, and travel stipends. They are mostly field-based, do not involve an individual research project, and are a great way to gain experience in field work and data collection. They are listed in chronological order by posting date.
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Summer 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5\/13 – Field crew, forest ecology – NH<\/summary>
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Position Available: Field crew member (crew size = 3, plus crew leader)
Project: Dynamics of mountain tree populations.
Location: Field sites are on the slopes of Mt. Moosilauke. New Hampshire
Duties: Data collection on 12,000+ permanently marked trees on mountain slopes from 2000\u2019 to
4200\u2019. Hike to and from field sites. Occasional camping near more distant field sites may be
necessary. Fieldwork continues in all but most extreme weather.
Qualifications: College degree, or substantial progress toward a degree. Prior field research
experience and relevant coursework (forestry, ecology, other natural sciences). Excellent
knowledge of woody plants. Competence in accuracy and precision of measurement. Proven
ability to maintain high skill levels in subalpine field environment, including tolerance of inclement
weather. Proven reliability, excellent teamwork and personal management skills; punctuality,
bunkhouse cleanliness, safety, etc. Commitment to the entire field season.
Field season: June 15 through August 26, 2026.
Stipend: $1440 per two-week period. For the full season (6\/15 to 8\/26) this amounts to
$7488. Additional allowance of $15 per workday will be added to the stipend for food purchase
(breakfast and lunch).
Housing and meals: Bunkhouse accommodation is provided, including weekends if needed, for
entire field season. Dinners provided Monday-Friday (workdays) at Moosilauke Ravine Lodge
operated by Dartmouth College. Crew and crew leader prepare breakfast and lunch at research
bunkhouse, and provide own rugged field clothes and personal gear, sleeping bag, sheets, towel
etc.
Principal Investigator: David R. Peart, Dartmouth College, Dept. Biol. Sciences, Hanover, NH.
Co-Principal Investigator: Peter A. Palmiotto, Antioch Univ. New England, Dept. Env. Studies,
Keene, N.H.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they arrive. Send letter of interest and resume to
ppalmiotto@antioch.edu AND david.peart@dartmouth.edu. Include contact information (name,
addresses, telephone, and email address) for three references<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5\/4 – Seasonal Vegetation Monitoring Technician – MN<\/summary>
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The MNPhrag research team at the University of Minnesota is seeking a seasonal technician to assist with site monitoring and research related to invasive Phragmites. Work will involve regular travel to field sites throughout Minnesota. Work will be primarily field-based with some campus-based time at the UMN Saint Paul Campus for data entry and work planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technician\u2019s primary focus will be monitoring invasive Phragmites populations as part of a statewide research and control program (see MNPhrag.org). Major tasks will include traveling to field sites, collecting data on invasive Phragmites populations; communicating with landowners; and entering and managing data. There may also be opportunities to assist with research addressing the capacity of native vegetation to prevent reinvasion where invasive Phragmites has been controlled, as well as research on invasive Phragmites seed viability. These activities require careful, strategic planning; driving to field sites; performing outdoor work in both urban and rural settings, including wetland, lake, roadside, and agricultural habitats; interacting with diverse stakeholders in a professional, collegial manner; and a dedication to efficient, thorough data collection to support effective Phragmites management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


We are actively seeking candidates and the position will remain open until filled.

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https:\/\/hr.myu.umn.edu\/jobs\/ext\/372630<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4\/29 – Wyoming toad, crew leader position – WY<\/summary>
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Background: <\/strong>The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri<\/em>) is a critically endangered species endemic to the Laramie Basin. The species was abundant in the 1950\u2019s and 1960\u2019s but began declining in the 1970\u2019s until the last known individuals were brought into captivity in the 1990\u2019s to establish a captive breeding program. Individuals from the captive breeding program have been reintroduced into the wild, but self-sustaining breeding populations have not been reestablished. Research and monitoring is being conducted to assess progress the status of wild populations, including the effects of vegetation treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>This position is based out of Laramie, Wyoming. Field work will occur at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approximately 15 miles southwest of Laramie) and several Safe Harbor reintroductions sites within the Laramie Basin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description: <\/strong>Crew leader to assist with regular field duties including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n