Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program & Texas Clean Rivers Program
The Environmental Institute of Houston is seeking a dedicated intern to assist with two grant funded research programs. Work will entail the collection and management of water quality and bottlenose dolphin population data, in and around the Houston-Galveston region of Texas. The position will entail a combination of field and office work split between both programs during May/June – August/September 2023 (4-month commitment, start and end dates may be flexible). Previous wildlife management and/or marine mammal coursework, field and photo-identification, boat handling and water quality experience are highly desirable.
Salary: $1,600 per month (temporary full-time, not benefits eligible)
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marine/wildlife/conservation biology, ecology, or similar field.
The qualified candidate must:
- Commit to a full time Monday through Friday work schedule and maintain flexibility for potentially long field days and occasional weekend work.
- Provide own lodging and transportation for office located in the Clear Lake area of Houston,
- Have the ability to carefully follow instructions, work independently on sometimes tedious tasks and pay close attention to detail.
- Have the ability to work long field days on a small boat or wading in urban and rural streams in Texas heat, often in inclement or challenging conditions.
- Be experienced and comfortable using word, data and image processing software including Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
- Be willing to occasionally work on other environmental research related projects at
- Provide contact information for three references (from a faculty member, advisor or employer).
- Pass a criminal background and motor vehicle background check prior to
To Apply: Submit one pdf with a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to: Kristi Fazioli at fazioli@uhcl.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 17, 2023
Learn More:
https://galvestonbaydolphin.org/
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterquality/clean-rivers
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