Geosciences Job and Opportunities

Geosciences - Jobs, Internships, & Career Opportunities

We welcome you to use this page as a reference site for seeking out job, learning, and career opportunities. We do not post individual job announcements on our website, however, we try to maintain a general list of supportive links and resources to assist you in finding such career opportunities.

We encourage those who are actively seeking employment opportunities to

• explore the resources linked below that cover such topics as: Opportunities at FHSU, Scholarship & Grant Opportunities, Travel & Study Abroad Opportunities, Internships, Fellowships, Conferences,
• sign up for our email listserv
• visit the individual career center pages, associations, and job clearing house websites posted below

FHSU Opportunities

• Research Opportunities - Faculty members often accept students to participate in Undergraduate Research Experience projects as well as grant and other project research. Check out individual faculty member pages for current opportunities. We encourage you to visit with individual faculty members to see how you can get involved. 
• Clubs - There are many clubs and organizations available on campus to become involved and build your own networks. The Department of Geosciences hosts the Sternberg Geosciences Club, AAPG Student Chapter, SEG Student Chapter, and WiSTEM. Additional clubs and organizations for many interest areas can be found on the TigerLink Organizations Directory page.
• VIP Student Ambassadors - Application Deadline February - VIP Ambassadors serve as student representatives at official FHSU events throughout the year. Provides opportunities for networking and polishing communication skills. Applicants must be full time undergraduate students.
• New Student Orientation Leaders - Orientation Leaders work with new students (both on-campus freshmen and transfers) in registering for fall classes and in the transition to FHSU. Applications on TigerLink, due  January of each year for following Fall.
• FHSU Student Employment - If you are currently an FHSU Student interested in working on campus visit the Student Employment page to find out how to find and apply for FHSU student jobs.

Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

• FHSU Department of Geosciences Scholarships - Scholarships available for both incoming freshmen, continuing, and graduate students. To apply for these scholarships, and others, please complete FHSU online Scholarship Application.
• Many professional associations also provide scholarship opportunities for students. We encourage you to search the associations related to your field of study and potential career to check out additional funding opportunities.

Travel, Volunteer, and Study Abroad Opportunities

• FHSU Study Abroad Opportunities - Experience the world around you, explore new regions and cultures! FHSU offers supported opportunities to participate in Study Abroad Trips, National Student Exchange programs, Summer Trips, Spring Break Trips, and more.
• Go Eco, USA - Why not give back with a great travel volunteering experience and learn more about the geography, geology and cultures of another region? This site lists dozens of volunteer positions and experiences. Discover the world from a new perspective in a challenging and inspiring environment!
• Killam Fellowships Program - This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to spend either one semester or a full academic year studying at a university in Canada. There is also an opportunity to participate in the Cultural Awareness Program which provides funding to travel within Canada for an additional cultural experience. The deadline for application is January 31st of each year.

Internships, Fellowships, & Conferences

• The City of Hays & Ellis County - Ellis County and Hays regularly host internships. Typically temporary, limited to 120 hours per position, work hours are flexible to accommodate student coursework and secondary jobs. Responsibilities may include data acquisition from agencies, digitization, simple spatial analysis, document scanning, document hyperlinking, and large-format printing. Interns gain valuable experience and demonstrate skills in: GIS software, GIS/GPS hardware, and data management. Submit a resume, including references and work history to: GIS Specialist, City of Hays, 1507 Main Street, Hays KS, 67601. For more details contact Eamonn Coveney at 785-628-7390, or ecoveney@haysusa.com.
• State of Kansas - Internships with various agencies are designed to give students the opportunity to understand the inner workings of state government and contribute to improving the State of Kansas. Internships are offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions.
• Earth, Wind, and Fire: Sustainable Energy for the 21st Century (REU) - Applications are sought from motivated undergraduate students studying science or engineering to take part in a ten-week research experience over the summer at Kansas State University in the area of sustainable energy for participation in this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.
• NASA - NASA programs offer multiple great opportunities for those who are interested in practical applications of technology and who wish to work with NASA scientists and partner organizations. NASA DEVELOP program  |   NASA's Summer Undergraduate Program for Planetary Research  |   NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate   |    Goddard Space Flight Center  |   Johnson Space Center   |  NASA Undergraduate Student Researcher's Program  |  Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Astrobiology
• The U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) is looking for students to develop research skills with the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. Application due December of each year.
• Research Internship in Climate and Weather - SOARS Program. SOARS is a summer research internship for students interested in the atmospheric and related sciences at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (Boulder, CO). The program provides summer research, strong mentoring and community support.
• Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students (RESESS) Internship Program - RESESS is an 11-week paid internship program based in Boulder, Colorado, in which interns do summer research on a project of interest to them with a scientist at UNAVCO, the University of Colorado, the U.S. Geological Survey, or from other scientific institutions in the Boulder/Foothills area.
• National Science Foundation - The National Science Foundation supports many research opportunities for undergraduates.
• Research Internship in Seismology and Geophysics - IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is for students interested in spending 8-10 weeks working on a seismological research project.
• Smithsonian Institution Fellowships & Internships - The Smithsonian Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, and the advice and guidance of its staff. Internship opportunities vary from year to year.
• John Simon Guggenheim Museum Foundation Fellowships - Fellowships are for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, earth sciences, history, humanities, creative arts). Fellowships are granted to selected individuals for 6-12 months to provide fellows with blocks of time to work with creative freedom.
• Fulbright Scholar Program - Any US citizen, with a PhD or equivalent degree and university/college level teaching experience is eligible to apply..
• Global Vision International Research Expeditions - Gain valuable fieldwork experience as an active member of a GVI research expedition. Interns participate in a combination of Geographical, flora and fauna, mountain and forest research projects in a selection of scientific programs worldwide. There is also a free Careers Abroad fieldwork placement and job vacancy service for all interns participating in GVI.
• Student Conservation Association (SCA) Internships - SCA internships provide the opportunity to work closely with partner agencies to gain firsthand experiences in the field.
• National Museum of Natural History - A number of opportunities are available at the National Museum of Natural History year round. Internships are available in paleontology, biology, museum studies, geo-referencing, cartography, technical writing/editing, media/PR, educational outreach and information management.
• National Geographic Geography Internship - Professional experience for university students majoring in Geography. Interns may be assigned to work in one of many divisions within the National Geographic Society performing assignments aimed at the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge.
• Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth Inc. Internship Program - Students complete a nine-week summer internship program in Nex-Tech service areas.
• American Geosciences Institute (AGI) - AGI hosts interns for various programs and activities year-round.
• Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship Program - The US DHS Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students interested in homeland security related disciplines, remote sensing, and GIS.
• Association for Women Geoscientists - The Association for Women Geoscientists website provides information on career profiles, job opportunities, and learning opportunities.

Career Opportunities - Position Announcements

We are not longer posting individual job announcements on our website. We encourage those who are actively seeking employment opportunities to sign up for our email listserv by completing the form at https://lists.fhsu.edu or by sending an email to geojobs-subscribe@lists.fhsu.edu

This free email listserv is directed towards FHSU Alumni and graduating students who are seeking employment opportunities. Periodically we will send out an email listing open positions, internship/fellowship opportunities, training opportunities, and/or career related announcements. Most of these opportunities are those we have received from alumni, and third party recruiters and companies. While the listserv is directed to FHSU alumni and students, anyone is welcome to subscribe to this list. The jobs, positions, and opportunities posted through the listserv are related to the varying career opportunities available in the field of Geosciences including Geology, Geography, GIS and related fields.

Companies and organizations with positions open are welcome also to post to this list. The list is moderated and controlled for Geosciences and professional content. Expect up to a 48 hour delay between the time a message is submitted and reviewed for posting to the list. Note: Attachments are not permitted in posts to this list.

Notice: The FHSU Department of Geosciences maintains this listserve as a service to students, graduates, and alumni. The posting of job announcements on this listserv does not indicated endorsement or recommendation from Fort Hays State University or the Department of Geosciences. Students and interested parties are responsible for all necessary precautions when applying, interviewing for, or accepting positions, and users are responsible for checking the credential and integrity of the potential employer. Listserv communications may include links to websites not under the control of the University or Department, content on these sites are not the responsibility of the University or Department. The links are provided as a convenience and links to any resources or information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of or contractual relationship with a product, viewpoint, organization, or individual. The University and Department assume no liability for acts, omissions, or information by third parties included in messages sent through the listserv.

Career Resources and Job Clearinghouse Websites