Open Positions

Entity: West Virginia University

When: Winter 2027

Paid: $17.52/hr

Channel Islands and Chumash National Marine Sanctuaries Wildlife Viewing Project

West Virginia University's Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design is seeking applications for a Temporary Field Interviewer. This position will be based near marine sanctuary settings in California. The Field Interviewer will conduct face-to-face interviewers with coastal visitors as they exit recreation sites and on whale-watching vessels. Interviewers will travel to a variety of, general recreation sites. Shifts vary between morning, afternoon and evening hours and very often occur on weekend days.

Must have reliable vehicle; mileage reimbursable

Timing: February to March of 2027, it might be multiple different students depending on individual availability.  Survey will start next month and will run through March 2027.

Compensation: $17.52/hr, 10 to 30 hours/week

Learn more and apply: West Virginia University Jobs

Internship Flyer

 

Primary Investigator: Dr. Robert C. Burns: Professor of Natural Resources, West Virginia University
Email resume and cover letter to Robert Burns, Burns@mail.wvu.edu

Entity: SBC LTER

Paid: No

Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research (SBC LTER) internships are for students interested in kelp forest ecology, marine science and/or scientific SCUBA diving.

If helping run laboratory experiments and participating in field research, including beach surveys and scuba diving, is something of interest to you, apply at SBC LTER Volunteer Application and Waiver.

We encourage all motivated students to apply if you hope to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a marine science lab!

If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to email Darrin Ambat, dambat@ucsb.edu.