Seasonal Research Internship
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Seasonal Research Internship
Syracuse NY
Ducks Unlimited (DU) seeks one 1 highly motivated research intern to join the biological and engineering team in our Syracuse NY office to study coastal resilience and community capacity building/planning methods in the Northeast Atlantic.. This 3month internship from May 19 2025 to August 1 2025 is jointly managed by DU and the University of Georgia Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. The successful candidate will join a talented team of biologist and engineers and will be expected to participate in field work design and establish an independent study related to identifying alignments and gaps between wildlife and resilience plans in 7 coastal states across the Northeast in an effort to coordinate diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to establish independent connections with local research groups engage with local partners and perform independent literature reviews in addition to helping with fieldwork and design.
A strong interest in wetland conservation engineering with natural process and a history of independent work is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience and familiarity with the naturebased solutions natural infrastructure ecology governance/policies and community risk indices associated with Northeastern coastal wetlands. The ideal candidate will also have extensive survey and design experience. This position will work in a variety of landscapes including but not limited to wetlands forests and streams.
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Ecology Architecture Geography Atmospheric Sciences Marine Sciences or equivalent.
- Handson experience in applied projects related to infrastructure and sustainability.
- A strong interest in integrating engineering with ecology forestry landscape architecture /design policy and other natural infrastructurerelated disciplines
- Strong research skills and interest in beaver analogues.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Pay & Travel: Position will pay an hourly rate of $24.00 plus a housing stipend. Successful applicant will be expected to work at least five days each week spending 4050 time on office and field work and the remaining time on independent research and documentation of coastal resilience. Any travel costs for field work will be reimbursed on a cost basis with receipts. Applicant must be able to start at the duty station onMay 19 2025 or soon thereafter.
To apply:Please complete the online application materials on this link: attach a resume and short research proposal. Applications will be considered as they are received. Last date to apply is May 1 2025.
Please direct any questions to DU Human Resources
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color religion gender national origin military status disability age or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color religion creed national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender age 40 or over) disability (physical mental or visual) genetic information marital status (including registered domestic partnership status) military and veteran status immigration status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
