Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago
Geohydrology Internship Program (multiple positions available)
Lawrence, KS
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas is offering multiple Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantship positions for the summer of 2026. Interns will work with KGS scientists on research projects related to water quantity and quality, gaining interdisciplinary experience while contributing to significant environmental studies.
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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.
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