We have available positions at the Center for Water Quality for students and researchers with basic water quality skills. The Center features research space, computers, a seminar room, and other facilities. Check out the positions below!
- Water Quality Intern
- Costa Rica Intern
- Water Quality Researcher
- Faculty Collaborator
- External Consultant
Water Quality Intern
Reports directly to Center Director. This position fulfills the internship, study abroad, or research degree requirements for science majors. The intern works at the Center for Water Quality on various projects assigned throughout the semester. This job requires managing water quality projects, sampling, data compilation, data analysis, and research. The Center for Water Quality has a multitude of projects each semester and the intern is in charge of keeping data and information organized. It is expected the intern communicates well with the Director and other members of the project team. This internship requires a self-motivated, hard- working student who is able to manage a variety of projects.
Qualifications
- Experience with basic water quality research and lab equipment
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled or completed Freshwater Ecology ENVS 375 or Wetlands ENVS 365 Courses
- Enrolled or Completed Chemistry 111 or equivalent
- Research or work experience with water quality
Additional Information
Internships require 40 hours of work for each hour of credit. Thus, a 3 credit hour internship requires 120 hours of work throughout the semester. Given a 14 week semester, this internship requires 8 hours of work each week. The internship is headquartered at Beaver Point and it is required that the student can provide transportation to various work sites either by personal vehicle or becoming properly licensed through the college to operate a college vehicle.
Apply
To apply for this internship please submit the following to the center for Water Quality at waterqualitycenter@lynchburg.edu:
- Current Resume
- Qualification statement addressing the following:
- Why do you think you are the best fit for this position?
- What are your educational and professional objectives in this position?
- What particular qualifications make you the ideal candidate?
Costa Rica Intern
Reports directly to Center Director via Skype or other means. The position involves a full semester abroad in Costa Rica. The intern will manage the Water Quality Laboratory located at University of Georgia Costa Rica Campus in San Luis/Monteverde Costa Rica. This opportunity is available for the Spring, Fall or Summer terms. A minimum of 3 months in required. This position fulfills the internship, study abroad, or research degree requirements for science majors. The intern works and lives at the University of Georgia Costa Rica Campus conducting water quality research on tropical stream systems. This research involves the identification and analysis of stream macroinvertebrates and various water chemistry procedures. It also involves any coursework assigned. The student must be willing to live in Costa Rica and be very independent.
Qualifications
- Experience with basic water quality research and lab equipment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Current Passport
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to enroll in Freshwater Ecology – ENVS 375; Wetlands – ENVS 365; ENVS 399 – Internship in Environmental Science or ENVS 238 or ENVS 438 – Research
- Completion of SPAN 201, proficiency in written and spoken Spanish
- Research or work experience with water quality
Additional Information
This position offers a student the chance to live in Costa Rica and experience the culture and biodiversity in the country. This position is also ideal for a student wishing to attend graduate school as it provides international research experience. The student will pay tuition at University of Lynchburg but not room and board as this is covered by the experience.
Apply
To apply for this internship please submit the following to the center for Water Quality at waterqualitycenter@lynchburg.edu:
- Current resume
- Qualification statement addressing the following:
- Why do you think you are the best fit for this position?
- What are your educational and professional objectives in this position?
- What particular qualifications make you the ideal candidate?
Water Quality Researcher
Reports directly to Center Director. This position fulfills the internship, study abroad, or research degree requirements for science majors. The researcher works with the center director on projects related to water quality. Each researcher is assigned a workstation at the center and expected to work on a chosen project through publication. This job requires managing water quality projects, sampling, data compilation, data analysis, and research. The research position (s) is designed to teach students the process of research and contribute to the overall mission of the center. It is expected the intern communicates well with the Director and other members of the project team. This internship requires a self-motivated, hard- working student who is able to manage a variety of projects.
Qualifications
- Research experience in a project related to water quality
- Experience with basic water quality research
- Experience in statistics and project design
- Strong written and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Computer skills to run and use software as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled into ENVS or ENST 238 or 428
- Proposal writing and ability to secure funding for proposals
- Research or work experience with water quality
Additional Information
Research requires 40 hours of work for each hour of credit. Thus, a 3 credit hour course requires 120 hours of work throughout the semester. Given a 14 week semester, this internship requires 8 hours of work each week. Often, research requires considerably more time so the student must have time to work on the project. These projects are very rewarding for students interested in pursuing graduate school.
Apply
To apply for the research position please submit the following to the center for Water Quality at waterqualitycenter@lynchburg.edu:
- Current Resume and Written Proposal if applicable
- Qualification statement with the following:
- Current research experience and interests
- Proposal of research
Faculty Collaborator
Works directly with the Center Director. The Center For Water Quality is seeking collaborations with Faculty on current and future research proposals. These include research in any of the following areas:
- Wetland ecology and mitigation
- Stormwater BMP’s
- Reservoir Limnology
To inquire about current research and opportunities contact the Center for Water Quality at waterqualitycenter@lynchburg.edu.
External Consultant
Works directly with Center Director on projects. The Center for Water Quality seeks proposal for water quality related work in the Lynchburg Va area and beyond. These proposals can encompass:
- Wetland mitigation
- Nutrient credits
- Stormwater BMPs
- Reservoir limnology
- Pond management
Qualifications
- Varies depending upon the nature of the proposed work.
Contact the Center for Water Quality at waterqualitycenter@lynchburg.edu for more information and to submit a proposal.
