The following are opportunity announcements that have been shared with our department. Please directly contact those listed in the position announcement or on the specified website for more information on the opportunity. 

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The Montana Institute on Ecosystems has put together a list of internships and undergraduate research opportunities with their affiliates and partners as well.  
 
An additional list of potential funding sources for graduate students has been compiled by our own graduate students.
Volunteer Opportunities, Field Courses, and Options for Undergraduate Course Study
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates

Application

Deadline

More Information

Shark Institute Research Program

Shark & Marine Research Institute

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks-3 months duration starting on 1st and 15th of every month

Ongoing

Parrot Husbandry Volunteer
Echo Bonaire

Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Ongoing

Ongoing

Conservation Study Abroad and Field Experience
Round River Conservation Studies

Varies:  Patagonia, Botswana, Mongolia, British Columbia, Belize, Sky Island Borderlands

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

Rolling Basis

Summer 2024 Wildlands Studies Field Programs for Credit
Wildlands Studies

Varies:

Australia, Iceland, Belize, Bulgaria, etc

Varies depending on program

 

Rolling Basis

 

 

"Safe Capture" Online Chemical Immobilization Course
San Diego Zoo Global Academy

Online

Ongoing

Ongoing

Primatology and Primate Conservation Online Course
Para La Tierra

Online

Individualized at student's own pace

Rolling deadline

Kelp Forest / Marine science career development field course opportunity
Cape RADD
Cape Town, South Africa
2- or 4-week field course (not for credit)
 Ongoing
Tropical Ecology Research Intern
Para La Tierra
Pilar, Paraguay
3-6 month program as it suits applicants
Rolling application period
Volunteer as student, post-graduate, early-career scientist, or marine biologist
Shark & Marine Research Institute
South Africa
almost year-round opportunities 
 
Study Abroad / Intern / Volunteer
Eko Tracks
Multiple locations in South Africa
Year Round
 
Volunteer internship or travel opportunities in organic agriculture
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF-USA)
wide variety
 
 
Volunteer Interns
Montana Grizzly Encounter
Bozeman, MT
minimum time commitment: 3 months
Applications accepted on rolling basis; flexible work hours for students.

Internship website

Can stop in and talk to Amy or Paige in person.

Wildlife and Conservation Field Study in South Africa
African Insight Academy
South Africa
Year round opportunities
Year round rolling deadline
International Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
NGOabroad
Many locations around the world
Year round opportunities
Rolling deadlines--for summer work, recommended application completion by March.
Paid Internships and Temporary or Seasonal Positions
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates
Application Deadline
More Information

Creel Clerks       (Angler Surveys)

Montana State University & MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Bozeman, MT

Rolling basis

Open until filled / Rolling basis

Bozeman Field Organizer

Montana Conservation Voters

Bozeman, Montana

Rolling basis until Nov. 15, 2024

Rolling basis through November 15, 2024

STEM Content Creator for H.S.  Students am 

Numerade
Position can be done remotely
 
 
Graduate School and Postdoctoral Positions
Position Title
Organization
Location
Dates
Application Deadline
More Information

PhD Assistantship – Distribution and dynamics of the northern long‐eared myotis (Myotis
septentrionalis) in Montana

Litt Lab, Department of Ecology, Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

Starts January 2025

Application Review begins September 24, 2024

Open until filled

Professional and Full-Time Positions
Position Title Organization Location Dates Application Deadline More Information

Wildlife Biologist

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Libby, Montana

 

October 3rd, 2024

Announcement

Climate Resiliency/Home Retrofit Project Manager

Missoula County Ecology & Extension Office

Missoula, Montana

3-yr grant-funded position

October 4th, 2024

Announcement

Wildlife Management Biologist

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Baker/Glendive, Montana

 

October 14th, 2024

Announcement

TT Assistant Professor of Biology

Pacific Lutheran University

Parkland, Washington

Starts September 1, 2025

Applications reviewed as received--open until filled

9/6

Announcement