Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 2 months ago
Geohydrology Internship Program (multiple positions available)
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is offering multiple Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantship positions through the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas. Interns will engage in interdisciplinary water science research, working alongside KGS scientists on projects related to water quantity and quality in the Kansas River watershed.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Synthesis and analysis of hydrological, meteorological, geophysical, and/or biogeochemical data
Field data collection including water sampling, streamflow monitoring, sensor deployment, soil sampling, and other relevant activities
Preparing results for publication or presentation
Laboratory analysis of water and sediment samples
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate and/or graduate degree program in Geology, Geography, Ecology, Civil Engineering, or another relevant discipline
Relevant coursework in hydrogeology, hydrology, physical geography, and/or biogeochemistry as shown in application materials
Data analysis and visualization experience, preferably using programmatic approaches (R, Python, MATLAB, etc.) as evidenced in application materials
Clear communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.A
Preferred
Experience with any of the duties described above as evidenced in application materials
Experience with field-based collection of environmental data (hydrology, geology, biogeochemistry, ecology, etc.) as evidenced in application materials
Experience with GIS and/or remote sensing analysis as evidenced in application materials
Benefits
All work-related expenses will be provided by the KGS, but the KGS does not provide lodging nor expenses of travel to/from Lawrence.
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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