Research Positions and Internships

Gaining hands-on experience in the lab or in the field will prepare you for your first job after graduation and will connect you to potential employers. Check back often for new postings.


Student Job Openings: Hands-on Experience Assisting Public Water Systems with Federal Rule Requirements Compliance

Jacobs, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin System and Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, is hiring students to work with water systems across Wisconsin, providing technical assistance to identify the location and material of service lines and meet the goals of the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. This work will expose students to working with local government entities, public utilities, familiarize you with drinking water regulations, and provide hands-on experience with data collection and field work. $20-$30/per hour. In-person and remote. November 2023 through August 2024.

A virtual info session to learn more and ask questions will take place Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. via Zoom: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/92885145383

Application deadline: Nov. 26.

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Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Fellow

The Center for Water Policy is seeking candidates for a two-year funded Water Policy and Science Communications Graduate Student Research Fellowship. The fellowship will begin in Fall 2024  and run through Spring 2026. To be considered for the fellowship, the student must be admitted to the water policy thesis track in the master’s degree program at the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.  Fall semester 2024 admission deadline is Jan. 15, 2024. 

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Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program

Spend the summer conducting freshwater research. The Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program is accepting applications for 2024. This program provides students with funded research positions with faculty mentors across the state. Housing, food and stipend will be provided to a minimum of 25 students. Projects will take place May 28-Aug. 3, 2024, at UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse, UW-Green Bay, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Oshkosh and Manitowoc, WI. Application deadline: Feb. 15. 

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EPA Internships and Jobs

The Environmental Protection Agency has numerous internships and job openings available for people trained to work in water. Review their postings at usajobs.gov.

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