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Jobs, Internships, and More
Below are a number of opportunities that you may be interested in. Other opportunities can always be found on the Academic and Career Advising Center’s Handshake page.
Please note that not all of the following programs are associated with Cal Poly Humboldt or the Department of Biological Sciences. Endorsement of the program by Cal Poly Humboldt or the Department of Biological Sciences should not be inferred.
Week of Sept. 14-18, 2026
Ciencia Para Todos: Ciencia Para Todos (CPT)is looking for a volunteer advisory committee chair. Help guide the future of bilingual STEM education. As a volunteer Chair of our Advisory Committee, you will provide strategic guidance, support our Project Director, and serve as our primary liaison with Community Initiatives, our fiscal sponsor. The time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month. If you have questions, contact Christian.Trujillo80@gmail.com or download a flyer with more information.
Wildlife Ecoseries Speaker, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. over Zoom or via streaming party in Wildlife 258: WiGSS and the Wildlife Department are hosting our next EcoSeries talk for the Fall 2026 semester, scheduled for next Thursday, September 17th at 4 pm! This presentation is virtual and will be streamed on Zoom. We will be hosting a viewing party of the presentation in WDFS 258. This week's topic: Australia's Largest Owl: Ecology, Research, and Conservation
The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) is Australia’s largest owl and a highly mobile, threatened apex predator completely reliant on tree cover to establish and maintain territories. Despite requiring large amounts of habitat, Powerful Owls are capable of occupying territories in urban and agricultural landscapes provided enough resources are available. As an apex predator that contributes to maintaining ecosystem function, it is critical to understand how Powerful Owls interact with human-modified landscapes and associated threatening processes to effectively implement impact mitigation and management strategies that support the conservation of this threatened species.Utilising GPS tracking collected from Powerful Owls across the urban-rural-forest landscape gradient in Victoria, Australia, Nick’s research has explored how Powerful Owls respond to various threatening processes, including habitat fragmentation, urbanisation, roads and poor spatial policy. Additionally, despite being a non-rodent-consuming predator, his team discovered that Powerful Owls were exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides and identified the secondary exposure pathway, confirming a new chemical threat impacting the species. Drawing from his industry background, Nick’s research aims to bridge academia, industry and communities to support real-world conservation outcomes for Powerful Owls and urban biodiversity. This presentation will discuss how owls are responding to various land cover, legislation, and chemical-threatening processes, and how research can support evidence-based decisions for policy reforms, national rodenticide regulatory reviews, and conservation management of a threatened apex predator.
About the speaker: Dr Nicholas Carter is an Australian ecologist and researcher who has been studying Powerful Owls (Ninox strenua) since 2017 with the Deakin University Powerful Owl Research Team (DUPORT). His research focuses on the ecology and conservation of the species in human-modified landscapes, spanning GPS tracking and movement ecology, habitat use, breeding ecology, diet, and toxicology. Alongside his research, Nick works as an ecological consultant, where he applies his research to real-world conservation, planning and land-management challenges for a variety of community, industry, and government stakeholders.
Zoom link: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/87278816742?pwd=XJTdJfczfD2BE1wPjCROINYuTwY53C.1
Meeting ID: 872 7881 6742
Passcode: WildTalk
Each EcoSeries presentation is immediately followed by an EcoSocial in WDFS 258! Hang out and chat while enjoying some free snacks during this 20-minute social period.
MIT EAPS Graduate Application Mentorship Program: The graduate students at MIT’s Earth, Atmosphere and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) department are hosting our eighth annual Application Mentorship Program. The Application Mentorship Program is a student-run initiative offering support for prospective applicants to the EAPS graduate program. Applying to graduate school can be daunting, so why not chat with someone who’s already been through it. We welcome anyone interested in applying to a graduate program in EAPS to sign up. Participants in the EAPS Application Mentorship Program will be matched with a graduate student volunteer who can provide feedback on the applicant's personal statement and answer questions regarding EAPS, MIT, or graduate school in general. Mentorship may come in the form of:
Reading and giving feedback on the applicant’s personal statement
Answering questions about the logistics of applying to grad school (e.g., “what is a personal statement?”, “how important is it to have taken the classes listed on the EAPS website?”)
Answering questions about the department
Answering questions about the mentor’s own educational trajectory
The Application Mentorship Program aims to provide students who are underrepresented and/or unfamiliar with our program and/or fields with an additional resource as they navigate the graduate school application process. We value the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of all members of our community, and we hope to support this diversity among future generations of students. We especially encourage applicants from underrepresented and non-traditional academic backgrounds to use this resource.
To learn more about the mentorship program, potential applicants can visit our website here!
To learn more about applying to EAPS, please visit the Admissions page here.
If you would like to apply for mentoring, you can do so here. Please note that the sign up form will close on November 15, 2026 or once we reach capacity.
The CSUBIOTECH Student Travel Grant Program supports faculty-mentored CSU student travel to biotechnology-related professional meetings and workshops or to collect biotechnology-related data at shared instrumentation facilities or research sites. CSUBIOTECH defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology, and welcomes and encourages applications from students in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to agricultural science, business, clinical sciences, computer science, engineering, life sciences, math, and/or physical sciences.The Fall 2026 round will support travel between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027. Student applicants must ask faculty mentors to submit their completed and signed proposals by Monday, October 5, 2026 by 5:00pm. You can find more information, including eligibility and application details in the competition RFP.
Associated Students (A.S.) Sub Committee on External Affairs at Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking student leaders to serve as Committee Members: The Sub-Committee on External Affairs, also known as Lobby Corps, is focused on advocating on behalf of Cal Poly Humboldt students on matters related to student life, student well-being, and the overall student experience. The committee is also responsible for developing relationships with elected officials who represent our students, supporting voter registration and civic participation, and bringing student-focused initiatives to the ballot during A.S. General Elections. This committee is a great opportunity for students who are interested in advocacy, civic engagement, leadership, government, public policy, or simply making a positive difference in the student experience at Cal Poly Humboldt. The Sub-Committee on External Affairs is an advisory committee consisting of six students appointed by Associated Students. An advisory committee focuses on providing independent advice, insights, and recommendations to the organization. The committee is expected to meet on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on a bi-weekly basis starting this week, September 18th.
Learn more at: https://www.humboldt.edu/associated-students or download a flyer
Apply Now!: Associated Students Committee Application Form
Week of Sept 7-11, 2026
The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is pleased to announce the Barry Goldwater Summer Research Internship Program, a new initiative that will expand opportunities for college freshmen and sophomores to participate in cutting-edge research in their fields of interest. Authorized by Congress, the program marks the Foundation’s 40th anniversary and builds on its longstanding commitment to identifying, encouraging, and financially supporting undergraduates who aspire to become the nation’s next generation of research scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. In its inaugural summer of 2027, the program will support 20 research positions in Chemistry; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Engineering; Life Sciences; and Physics and Astronomy. Throughout the Foundation’s 40-year history, undergraduate research has remained one of the most important factors in guiding students toward research careers in these fields. Goldwater Interns will join collaborative research teams at laboratories across the nation, working alongside senior researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and other undergraduates. Each intern will receive $10,500 in financial support for the 10-week research experience. Applications are due November 2, 2026, and selected applicants will be notified by January 15, 2027.
For additional information and application materials for the Goldwater Summer Research Internship Program, please visit https://goldwaterinternship.gov.
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture; Full-time | On-site | Reports to Senior Scientist | $85k-$130k | 100% Health Benefits Covered : Now hiring a hands-on Research Associate to Senior Research Associate to support stem cell culture and neuronal differentiation for an active therapeutic program. The primary work centers on maintaining pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cultures and differentiating them into disease-relevant neuronal cell types to support disease modeling and downstream assay work. This is an excellent set of hands with a strong track record for clean, reproducible bench work and rigorous aseptic technique. It is a demanding, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and frequent new asks, and it offers meaningful contribution to patient-directed science and broad exposure to a growing organization.
Apply at:https://www.violetresearch.org/careers or download the flyer with more information.
HBMS Community Education Scholarship for Students: The Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS) is pleased to announce the annual Community Education Scholarship, with an award of $800. The recipient will be required to give a 45-minute to 1-hour presentation on a mycology-related topic of their choice. This presentation, including a PowerPoint, will be delivered in person at our monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Arcata, CA.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
Download a flyer with more information and application instructions or visit: www.hbmycologicalsociety.org/scholarships
The Environmental Policy & Management (EPM) MS program at UC Davis is hosting a series of virtual webinars to help prospective students learn about graduate school, the application process, and career pathways in environmental policy.
Download a flyer with more details
Cornell University invites applications for a Curatorial Associate to manage the L. H. Bailey Hortorium Herbarium (https://cals.cornell.edu/lh-bailey-hortorium-herbarium) a full-time, 12-month staff position. The Curatorial Associate oversees all aspects of herbarium collection curation in accordance with established museum standards. Responsibilities include processing and cataloging incoming specimens and archives, managing collection data, maintaining systematic organization, and performing routine care and conservation. The position also evaluates collection standards and develops strategies to improve the physical condition of the collection, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency.
For more information, visit: https://jobs.hr.cornell.edu/us/en/job/WDR-00060776/Curatorial-Associate
Research grants available from Friends of the Arcata Marsh: These grants are for Cal Poly Humboldt students who are pursuing research projects that are broadly or specifically related to the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Grants will be awarded based on each project’s relevance to Marsh ecology, processes, and habitat concerns. At least $1,000 may be awarded per calendar year. *While there is no deadline for application, proposals will be evaluated in the order that they are received. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Grants are not intended to be the total source of project support and must be spent on out-of-pocket expenses such as supplies, laboratory testing, or travel. Grants may not be used to pay for college tuition or fees, living expenses, food, salaries, or any expenses based on number of hours worked. Download a flyer with more information
ANNOUNCEMENT: UNDERGRADUATE FIELD STUDY OPPORTUNITIES! Wildlands Studies offers international environmental field programs where students gain hands-on field experience while earning upper-division academic credit. Students study topics such as ecology, conservation biology, climate change, environmental policy, geology, and human-environment relationships, all while working alongside PhD scientists and professional researchers in the field. Programs take place in Australia, Belize, Chile, Ecuador, French Polynesia, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Thailand, and Alaska, and bring together students from universities across North America. Participants earn 10 upper-division semester credits, and scholarships or financial aid may apply.
Join us on campus:
We’re hosting an in-person Student Information Session at Cal Poly Humboldt on Thursday, September 10th at 4:00 PM in NR 201. Can’t make it in person? We also host weekly Zoom Information Sessions every Wednesday at 5pm PT.
Learn more at www.wildlandsstudies.com
Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy: The Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is now accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals. The application form and terms of the award are available here: http://www.mammalsociety.org/form/black-indigenous-scholars-award. The application window is open, and it closes at 11:59 pm PST on October 30; award recipients will be notified by November 30. Any questions about the application process or the award itself can be directed to the IDEA committee asm.idea.committee@gmail.com.
Terms of the award:
The Black and Indigenous Scholars Award is targeted at research and activities related to mammals. There are no thematic limits to this award; research on ecology, behavior, biogeography, genomics, physiology, taxonomy, or any other arena is acceptable. The only taxonomic limit is that this is not intended to support research on humans (although research on how humans impact non-human mammals could be acceptable). Applicant will be a current, potential, or aspiring mammalogist from or residing in North or South America who is Black/African American, African, and/or Indigenous, as outlined in the United Nations guidelines for identifying Indigenous peoples.
Shadow Abroad Medical School Application Accelerator; Free Webinar on September 22 at 4 p.m. PT: Application Accelerator Webinar; Sept. 22 | 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT | Virtual
Planning for medical school? Join us for a free workshop on the application process and what you can be doing now to prepare. Register: https://www.shadowabroad.com/webinar-series/
Week of August 17-21, 2026
State Park's North Coast Redwoods District is hiring two fully benefited positions in the botany program for year-round work. Field work includes floristic botanical surveys and rare plant monitoring for restoration projects, fire effects monitoring in grasslands and oak woodlands, assisting with revegetation planning, implementation and monitoring. Candidates for both positions should have the ability to lead a small crew as needed. One of the positions will lead the fire effects monitoring efforts. Office work includes QA/QCing and analyzing GIS data, making maps, data entry and summaries, writing project summaries and draft reports.
Candidates have thorough knowledge of the local flora, can use the Jepson manual and other plant keys, are willing to work independently, don't mind working in increment weather or steep terrain AND are interested in working with and writing up the data they collected in the office. The reporting location for these positions will be Fort Humboldt SHP in Eureka.This is a full time position, with a field season (mainly field work) April through August (typically four 10-hour days per week) and office work with sporadic field work for the remainder of the year. The classification is Forestry Technician (starting at $23.93/ hour), benefits start after 480 hours of work have been completed.
For more info and to apply, visit: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=527717
Week of August 3-7, 2026
The Trinity County Resource Conservation District is accepting applications for the position of Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant - Conservation Technician II. The Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant Conservation Technician II will work under the supervision of the Horticulture Specialist and the Project Coordinator in the Ecological Restoration Program, and is responsible for assisting with nursery operations, supporting stewardship of the Young Family Ranch, and assisting in additional restoration activities such as noxious weed removal, irrigation, and revegetation site maintenance. The Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, paid leave, medical benefits, and retirement options. This is a grant-funded position until December 31st. District employees are subject to routine management reviews and serve at the Board of Directors' discretion. The Native Plant Nursery is a 0.1-acre conservation nursery located on the grounds of the historic Young Family Ranch, where plants for restoration projects are grown and housed. In addition to assisting in the nursery, this position will help with general landscaping and stewardship needs for the Young Family Ranch and assist with District outreach and events.
First review of applications is August 10, 2026; Download the vacancy announcement and details for more information
The Center for Teaching and Learning is looking for several graduate students to join the Mid-Semester Feedback Program and get started at the beginning of Fall 2026. Students working in this program have gained valuable skills in group facilitation, aggregation and analysis of qualitative data, and reporting. Grad Students! Looking for an on-campus job that will provide opportunities to hone your facilitation skills in any field? We are looking for new team members to join the Mid-Semester Feedback Program, where you will gain valuable group facilitation experience, as well as skills in aggregation/analysis of qualitative feedback. Graduate student facilitators meet with faculty to discuss their courses, facilitate student group conversations, and gather feedback about their course experience. The goal is to provide anonymous feedback to the instructor for enhancement/improvement.
· $16.90/hour
· 1-2 hour paid training ~ beginning of fall semester
· Group facilitation weeks 5-14 of the semester
· Hours based on your schedule, up to 20 hours per week
Details about the Mid-Semester Feedback Program can be found on the CTL website.
Email your resume to Shi Feng: sf300@humboldt.edu