Opportunities
** This page is frequently updated --> New opportunities are always becoming available! **
CSUMB Graduate Student Support
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Ongoing: Project POPPY is a scholarship for students enrolled in the CSUMB Master's plus Credential program. You could earn $27,000 in scholarship funds to cover tuition and living expenses while you complete your co-teaching residency at one of our partner schools!
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Climate Currents aims to foster a vibrant community of scientists who are eager to contribute to the dialogue on geoscience & environmental issues. They are currently seeking contributors and editors to support the creation and publication of our content for the upcoming summer term and beyond.
The platform welcomes all types of media, including:
- News Articles: Keep our readers updated on the latest environmental developments.
- Features: Dive deep into stories that highlight significant environmental phenomena and the people involved. We particularly encourage features that highlight work you or your collaborators are involved in!
- Op-Eds: Share your opinions and insights on pressing environmental issues.
- Creative Fiction & Nonfiction: Use your storytelling skills to explore environmental themes.
- Multimedia: Enrich our content with videos, podcasts, photo essays, and other multimedia formats.
This is a fantastic chance to develop your writing, editing, and creative skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, all levels of experience are welcome. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please reach out to us at hbricker@g.ucla.edu.
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The COAST 2024-25 Student Travel Awards Program is now accepting applications for both remote and in-person conferences!
COAST provides support for continuing CSU undergraduate and graduate students to attend and present the results of original ocean and coastal research at scientific conferences. We are now accepting applications for conferences occurring July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis until funding is expended.
For more details, please read the full announcement at https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/Student-Travel.aspx
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Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date: 7/15/2024
Duties: Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team tasked with developing statewide water quality control plans and policies, or amendments thereof, such as the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California. The incumbent will use biological, chemical, and physical principles and information to develop recommendations for beneficial uses of ocean waters, appropriately protective water quality objectives, and implementation programs. For more information and to apply visit: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=416017
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Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)/Seagrass Technician
to operate and manage the culture lab as part of the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative and US HAB Control Technologies Incubator programs. The tech shall prepare/maintain cultures of Karenia brevis and conduct/assist laboratory and field experiments as well as facilities operations on novel mitigation products, expand culture lab capabilities. The position will also assist the Seagrass Ecosystem Research & Restoration Program when applicable. Interested applicants should apply before 5pm July 26, 2024.
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Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Sediment Science
to study groundwater seepage where limestone aquifer strata intersect the southwest Florida shelf. This research will build on the previous findings of Mote scientists working in this area. The research scientist will be expected to complete the proposed research involving field sediment and water collections and laboratory experiments, develop collaborations with other internal and external scientists, and publish research. Interested applicants should apply before 5pm July 26, 2024. Questions regarding this position may be sent to Emily Hall, Senior Scientist and Program Manager: emily8@mote.org.
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Executive Assistant and Program Assistant positions have just become available to work full-time with a Native-led environmental justice non-profit in the Bay Area. The California Indian Environmental Alliance (CIEA) mission is to protect and restore California Indian Peoples cultural traditions, ancestral territories, means of subsistence and environmental health. For more information about CIEA, please visit their website.
To apply, please send a copy of your resume/CV and a list of 3 professional references to info@cieaweb.org. Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the listing will be open until filled. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Joel Sedano at joels@cieaweb.org
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Kelp Plan Internship, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The Kelp Plan Intern will help in the development and implementation of the Kelp Plan by developing education and outreach material, cataloging kelp digital imagery, developing a visual model of the Central California kelp ecosystem, and developing a regional clearing house of related information. June 1, 2024- October 1, 2024 (flexible). Open until filled
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The intern will build their understanding of assessing and addressing climate change drivers and impacts in the context of an expansive organization like the federal government, while assisting ONMS in inventorying, reducing, and communicating about greenhouse gas emissions and how climate change is impacting sanctuary operations and facilities. July 1- November 1, 2024 (flexible). Part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week). Open until filled
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The intern will develop their capacity to identify, collect, and compile existing socioeconomic & socioecological data related to climate change, while assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS). July 1- November 1, 2024 (flexible). Part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week). Open until filled
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The California Dune Science Network is seeking a postgraduate or graduate student researcher to assist us in advancing our understanding of coastal dune processes and dynamics. Interested applicants should email their CV and a short paragraph about their interest to ca.dunes.nbs@gmail.com. There is no priority review date but they are looking to hire as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course and Expedition 2 WEEK PROGRAM COSTA RICA, SUMMER 2024
Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (BIOMA) offers experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community. Student will build skills of real-world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast.
APPLY to not only learn about sea turtles and science. It's about connecting people and creating an unbreakable bond between science and humanities.
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The Field Experiences Support Program is now open for applications for the 2023-24 school year. We are now accepting applications for this program on a rolling basis, but no later than June 30, 2024, 5pm PST.
This program supports currently matriculated CSU undergraduate and graduate students to increase participation in ocean and coastal field experiences by economically challenged students. These funds can be used to support or enhance your participation in a CSU class, a research project led by a CSU faculty member, or a field course at an accredited institution.
Funds must be used to allow you to do something you wouldn't be able to do otherwise or wouldn't be able to do without creating significant financial hardship. Applications from students who already have considerable field experience will be considered, but support for students who have little or no field experience will be prioritized.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/student-funding.aspx#field-experiences.
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The California Recreational Fisheries Survey Project is currently accepting Scientific Aid applications from highly-motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to work in the field, on and around boats, in a fast-paced setting.
Duties will include collecting recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps/docks/piers/etc., identifying finfish and invertebrates to species and collect biological data, and conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.
See https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/CRFS/Employment for full details and application instructions.
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Introducing a new program called Climate-Ready Engineers for Water Resources Applications (CREW-RA) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in partnership with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). They are currently looking for well-qualified and highly motivated students who are interested in gaining hands-on research experience with water, climate, and engineering-related topics for our 2024-2025 cohorts. This flyer has more information about this opportunity including funding, internship at LBNL, and the application process.
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Thriving Earth Exchange, a branch of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) that helps to address science concerns from communities, is recruiting volunteer scientists. There are many opportunities available all over the United States, and the world! The positions are open until filled.
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Other events and scholarships can be found on the Associated Students webpage.