Ecosystem Management Research Internship

One or more positions
UP to 40 hours/week
$3,300/month
Available period: June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

We are developing a strategy for adapting remote sensing data and field observations to track the status of ecosystem functions at a site, watershed, and county-wide scale. This work will be used to support the development and implementation of TCD programs and policies that aim to achieve a “net gain” in ecosystem functions over time through a mixture of voluntary stewardship and incentives. This project will include research into “best available science” and analysis of spatial data to evaluate ecosystem conditions, and development of a framework for assessing ecosystem condition, and testing practical methods for collecting data to describe change over time.

We are seeking one or more graduate-level or senior undergraduate interns to participate in this project. This position will be able to accommodate hands-on training and mentorship and can be integrated with the timing and academic requirements of your school year or degree program. This opportunity is well suited to a graduate-level or experienced undergraduate with previous experiences in reviewing primary literature, GIS analysis, and field work in ecological sciences.

Please see the full position description and application instructions here.

TO APPLY:

Rolling Applications, First Review Deadline April 6, 2026. Questions can be directed to Paul@thurstoncd.com.