New
Geohydrology Internship Program (multiple positions available)
University of Kansas | |
United States, Kansas, Lawrence | |
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map) | |
Nov 21, 2025 | |
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Position Overview
The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for multiple KGS Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantship positions for the summer of 2026. The positions are available for upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, or graduate students with an interest in interdisciplinary water science, including ecohydrology, hydrogeology, biogeochemistry, geochemistry, and critical zone science. Established in 1997, many past participants in the KGS Geohydrology Internship Program have co-authored articles or conference presentations based on the summer work, and students would be encouraged to continue working on projects as part of an undergraduate or graduate thesis following the conclusion of the internship if interested. More information on the internship program is available here: https://kgs.ku.edu/geohydrology-internship-program
POSITION: KGS Geohydrology Internship Program STARTING DATE: Week of May 26, 2026 (flexible based on student schedule) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. SALARY: Interns will be paid $15/hr-$18/hr with an anticipated 12-week, full-time (40 hrs/week) work schedule. All work-related expenses will be provided by the KGS, but the KGS does not provide lodging nor expenses of travel to/from Lawrence. Job Description This assistantship is a 12-week summer position during which interns will work with KGS scientists, staff, and students to complete summer research projects that meet project needs and align with intern career goals and interests. In 2026, we anticipate hiring between 3-5 interns for projects related to: Investigating water quantity and quality in the Kansas River watershed
While the interns will have a primary focal project, they will have opportunities to work together to gain interdisciplinary experience and exposure to a variety of methods. Intern duties may include: Position Requirements RESTRICTIONS: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.A.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Tuesday, January 19, 2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. Contact Information to Applicants For further technical information contact Sam Zipper at samzipper@ku.edu.
For other HR information, contact Annette Delaney at adelaney@ku.edu. Advertised Salary Range $15-18/hr, commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins Monday January 19, 2026
Anticipated Start Date Tuesday May 26, 2026
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Nov 21, 2025