PSEG Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars

Job Description

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

About the Program

ThePSEG Undergraduate Research Scholars for Environmental Justiceis a10-week paid summer research programthat provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage ininterdisciplinary researchfocused on sustainability and environmental justice.

The program supportsundergraduate students beginning as early as their sophomore year to work closely with faculty mentors at Stevens Institute of Technology. Research projects fall within the 3Ps of sustainability:

• Planet:Environmental and energy sustainability

• People:Social and community sustainability

• Prosperity:Business and economic sustainability

This experience is designed to build students skills in research critical thinking community engagement and sustainability problem-solving.

Program Duration

10-week Summer Program

Start Date

25 May 2026

Work Hours

Students are expected to commit to 35 hours per week throughout the program. These hours include research mentoring sessions workshops and professional development opportunities. The specific work schedule will be determined in consultation with your faculty mentor. Students must log their hours weekly in the Stevens Workday App.

Location

Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken NJ
(In-person remote or hybrid arrangements based on project needs and mentor guidance)

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to undergraduate students fromall academic disciplines.

• Applicants must havecompleted their freshman yearby the program start date.

• Students must either beenrolled at a college/university within PSEGs service territoryorreside primarily within the service here

• Students must be able to attend in-person programming at Stevens as needed including site visits lab work and field activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory in-person program events.

• Work closely with an assigned faculty mentor on a sustainability-focused research project.

• Submit a two-page work plan by the end of Week 2 outlining project goals methodology and relevance to environmental justice communities.

• Conduct research activities such as literature reviews data analysis fieldwork prototyping and testing as appropriate to the project.

• Learn and apply the necessary digital tools software laboratory methods or research techniques required for project execution.

• Maintain timely and professional communication with your faculty mentor and the Program Manager at the Stevens Center for Sustainability.

• Participate in all required meetings including weekly mentor check-ins.

• Attend two mandatory in-person workshops: one during Week 5 (mid-program) and one during Week 10 (final presentation and reflection).

• Submit a mid-program progress report by the end of Week 5.

• Produce a professionally written final report ( words) by the end of Week 10.

• Prepare and submit a research poster by the end of Week 10.

• Adhere to research ethics confidentiality requirements and all laboratory safety protocols throughout the program.

Benefits

• $7500 stipendfor research over 10 weeks (35 hours/week).

• Mentorship from experienced faculty in sustainability-related disciplines.

• Practical experience in interdisciplinary research addressing environmental justice challenges.

• Professional development through workshops reporting and presentation opportunities.

• Peer learning and networking with students mentors and professionals in the field.

Application Materials Required

1. Resume

Please submit a currentresume (12 pages)highlighting:

• Major(s) and academic background

• Relevant coursework

• Research experience (if any)

• Technical skills data analysis GIS modeling coding lab or field experience (as applicable)

• Community engagement leadership or sustainability-related activities

2. Statement of Interest & Project Idea (1 page maximum)

Applicants must submit a1-page statementthat combines their interest in the program with abrief ideafor what they would like to explore during the10-week PSEG U.G. Scholars Program.

This doesnotneed to be a formal research proposal. The goal is to understand your interests curiosity and how they align with sustainability environmental justice and faculty mentors research areas.

Please include:

• Why you are interestedin the PSEG U.G. Scholars for Environmental Justice Program

• Your main area of interest(select from below) and why it matters to you

• A short description of a topic or questionyou would like to explore and the approach you may use (academic applied experimental community-based or exploratory)

• What you hope to learn or gainfrom the experience

Areas of Interest:

• Planet Environmental and energy sustainability(e.g. clean energy climate change water ecosystems infrastructure emissions forever chemicals)

• People Social and community sustainability(e.g. energy access green spaces public health community resilience)

• Prosperity Business and economic sustainability(e.g. innovation sustainable business cost efficiency policy or economic analysis)

Interdisciplinary interests are welcome and understanding of environmental concerns in NJ is a plus.

3. Proof of Address (Residential or College)

To confirm eligibility within thePSEG service territory applicants must submit proof of a current residential or college address.

Service territory check:
Deadline March 10 2026

Department

Compensation Range

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