If you are looking for an undergraduate internship, research experience, or postgrad job in the GES field, please feel free to peruse the job openings below! Some positions are local to Pittsburgh and to Pennsylvania, while other positions are available across the country and around the world. Note that this page is continuously updated as the department becomes aware of opportunities, so please keep an eye out for new postings.
To view additional organizations and companies that may have internships available, please also see the major-specific pages of the Undergraduate Internship and Job Board.
- Undergraduate Summer Internships & Research Experiences
Organization Position Location Job Description Contact Pennsylvania Resources Council Event Assistant Southwestern PA Zero Waste Event Assistants are an integral part of the Zero Waste programs. Apply today to start providing field support for PRC’s Zero Waste Event Services. These are contract opportunities that pay hourly. We are seeking workers with a passion for getting their hands dirty while helping divert thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill. People with food service, educational, and outdoor work backgrounds highly encouraged to apply. The positions are on an as-needed basis per our Zero Waste Events schedule. Events are usually on weekends and evenings May – October.
For more information and to apply, please check out the PRC Event Assistant page.
mayt@prc.org - Undergraduate Summer Field Courses
Organization Location Job Description Contact EarthScope Consortium Primarily virtual (see specific courses for details) EarthScope Consortium offers technical courses—developed in collaboration with the community—to support effective use of tools, data, and resources from the NSF National Geophysical Facility.
These courses serve a broad audience, including researchers seeking to expand their skills and early career scientists such as postdocs, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates looking for hands-on experience with the latest geophysical and computational techniques.
To learn more about the program, please see the EarthScope Consortium Courses page, and see the Event Calendar for the specific courses running this summer.
courses@earthscope.org - Undergraduate Fall/Spring Internships & Job Opportunities
Organization Position Location Job Description Contact Tree Pittsburgh One Tree Per Child Program Intern (Fall 2026) Pittsburgh, PA The One Tree Per Child Program Internship is ideal for candidates who are interested in careers in environmental education with hands-on and technical skill development, as well as those interested in careers in science education at large, environmental non-profit program management, advocacy, outreach, and community engagement.
The successful applicant will shadow the One Tree Per Child Program Manager in many tasks as well as working independently on assigned tasks in support of the OTPC program and the Tree Pittsburgh education team.
The intern position can fulfill college credit internship requirements of 150 hours for the fall 2026 semester, and Tree Pittsburgh is open to discussing additional school internship requirements. Interested applicants who are not seeking college credit and/or do not need a full 150 hours for their institution’s internship requirements are still encouraged to apply. A $1,000 stipend will be paid upon satisfactory completion of the internship.
Learn more about the position, including how to apply, here: https://www.treepittsburgh.org/ways-to-support/employment-and-internships/
Applications are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
United Nations GIS Internship Flexible - either remote or in-person/hybrid in New York We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The interns take up assignments within the Data Unit of UNOCC. The Data Unit conducts integrated analysis, modelling and data engineering that informs senior UN leadership and decision-making fora on country risk outlooks, crisis developments, as well as and predictive and historic trends.
The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the USG for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), through the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (EOSG/SPMU) and, on peacekeeping matters, with oversight from the USG for Peace Operations, through the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS). The UNOCC also receives strategic oversight from a Client Board of principals from each of the client entities. The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis and risk management, as well as facilitates cross-pillar analysis and decision-making in the UN. The UNOCC is operationally positioned under the ODCSS between the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations.
The intern will support the team in the Production of GIS maps for a variety of purposes and users, including for operational support, advocacy, awareness-raising and strategic planning.
For more information, please see the UN GIS Internship page.
- Post-BS/BA Opportunities
Organization Position Location Job Description U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Technician Richmond, Virginia; Ferndale, Washington; Spokane, Washington The USGS is hiring Hydrologic Technicians at several locations around the country. These permanent positions are a great opportunity for experienced individuals interested in hydrologic field work with USGS. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Uses resourcefulness to make stream discharge measurements, using the various techniques, equipment and protocols depending upon field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Reviews gage-height data and discharge measurements to check methods and accuracy of computation.
- Performs water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs adjusting approach for unforeseen circumstances.
- Performs routine field measurements such as water temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity selecting the appropriate technique, protocol, and equipment.
- Installs, maintains and services a variety of sensing, recording and communications equipment and instrumentation.
To apply, please see the Hydrologic Technician job posting.
Applications will close on September 1st, 2026.
Pennsylvania Geological Survey Geospatial GIS Trainee (Geoscience Trainee)
Early-Career Geolscientists
Middletown, PA This position supports geospatial work within the Bureau of Geological Survey by learning GIS tools, assisting with mapping task, and contributing to data standards and updates. This is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in applying GIS and/or remote sensing to geologic investigation and the creation of geologic maps. Experience with Esri products is preferred.
Pennsylvania residency required (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply/residency-guidelines)
Applications due: Aug 26
RING Project (multiple universities) PhD Positions Germany (multiple locations) We would like to draw your attention to the 4-year RING project recently funded by the German Research Foundation (extendable to 8 years).
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team formed by 14 PhD students, one postdoc, the lead and associate scientists tackling various science questions in the unique environment of the RING research unit in the fields of laser physics, geodesy, geophysics, hydrology, and seismology.
The project aims at pushing the sensitivity and stability limits of rotational motion sensing with ring laser technology into new realms using approaches from quantum optics and metrology. The ultimate goal is to enable ring laser observations as a complement to classic space-geodetic methods towards more precise, high-rate estimation of Earth Orientation Parameters (EOP). This will lead to a better understanding what affects polar motion and length-of-day variations on small time scales. Furthermore, we plan to develop (trans-) portable ring lasers fit for weak, broadband 6 degree-of-freedom ground motion observations towards better understanding of atmosphere-solid Earth coupling (also relevant for seismic decoupling of gravitational wave detection facilities).
More information, links to the individual research projects and open positions can be found here: https://www.ringlaser.de
Geosyntec Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Scientist Pittsburgh, PA Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist or Environmental Scientist in our Pittsburgh, PA office, as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and/or remediation system operation and maintenance;
- Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
- Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
- Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
- Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization;
- Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
- Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, soil boring logs, cross sections and figures;
- Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
For more information and to apply, please see the Geosyntec Environmental Geologist or Scientist posting.
University of Canterbury Funded PhD Opportunities Christchurch, New Zealand The University of Canterbury is pleased to advertise the following funded PhD scholarships:
- Computational modelling of pyroclastic density currents and associated seismic and acoustic signals: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/about-uc-research/research-specialities-and-projects/research-projects/simulating-seismic-and-acoustic-signals-from-pyroclastic-density
- Studying ancient glaciers in New Zealand using field mapping and cosmogenic exposure dating: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/about-uc-research/research-specialities-and-projects/research-projects/a-land-of-ice-and-rising-mountains--understanding-the-climate-te
Please see the links above for more details, and direct any questions to Leighton Watson (leighton.watson@canterbury.ac.nz).
New Mexico Tech Seismological Observatory Research Associate I/Seismic Analyst Socorro, NM The analyst will use SeisComP and other seismological tools to locate earthquakes in New Mexico on a daily basis. The analyst will also help carry out field work related to seismic monitoring in New Mexico and help in maintaining the seismic data acquisition systems at NMT.
For more information, please see the Research Associate I posting.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. To apply for this position, please fill out the application form available on https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php and email it along with other documents as mentioned in the Position Announcement to nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Darrin Freshwater Institute Research Specialist Fredonia, NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist working on The Jefferson Project at Chautauqua Lake. The Jefferson Project was founded as a multi-disciplinary collaboration between RPI, IBM, and the Lake George Association. It expanded to Chautauqua Lake in 2020 with a partnership with the Chautauqua Institution. The Project emphasizes a sophisticated technological approach to studying freshwater and lakes, in particular. A central goal of the Project is to understand the impact of human activity on freshwater and how to mitigate those effects.
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