Environmental Institute of Houston seeks Dedicated Intern
Summer Research Internship
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, TX.
• 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 EIH.
• Provide contact information for three references (from a faculty member, advisor or employer).
• Pass a criminal background and motor vehicle background check prior to hiring.
To Apply: Submit one pdf with a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:
Kristi Fazioli at fazioli@uhcl.edu by March 17.
Learn More:
https://www.eih.uhcl.edu
https://galvestonbaydolphin.org/
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterquality/clean-rivers