CBIKS is hiring 2 new full-time post-doctoral research associates with immediate start dates. The fellowships will be focused in Fieldwork and Braiding Knowledges (more info) and Ethics and Relationality (more info). Each position is expected to work at least partly on-site at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and eligible applicants are those who have received a PhD in the last 4 years.
Student and Youth Opportunities
The US Forest Service (USDA-FS) invites applications for 3 part-time master’s-level research fellows to conduct and coordinate research exploring Tribal co-stewardship and restoration across the western U.S. These opportunities are available with the Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSWRS) in collaboration with research advisors and partners at universities, Tribal Nations, and environmental collaboratives. The opportunities are remote but may require some travel, including to PSWRS. Start date and hours per week are negotiable with an anticipated start in January 2025. Qualified candidates should be pursuing a master’s degree or have received one in the last five years.
The center for Tribal Research and Education in Ecosystem Sciences—TREES—provides internship opportunities and support to tribal students and professionals looking to advance their careers in Natural Resource fields. Our programs place college students in science-based internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal Forestry and Fire Depts., and other qualified partners. We also provide opportunities for continuing education to technicians and other working professionals.
On average, we offer 7-8 positions every year across both our programs in Forestry and Wildland Fire management. Forestry interns must enroll in a 4-year Forestry major to qualify. Wildland Fire interns can be enrolled in either a 2-year or a 4-year program in any Natural Resource major.
TREES works in cooperation with the Department of Forestry at Salish Kootenai College and many other academic institutions across the U.S.
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TREES also provides coordination and management of Pathways internships and professional development opportunities for Native American students for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in both forestry and wildland fire participation. This program not only offers students paid employment, while they continue their education, but also gives them valuable and unique work experiences. Placements are rotational summer assignments within different programs and work environments, where students can train and job shadow with industry professionals. This partnership allows Native American students to get real world training, federal experience, as well as $5,000 in annual tuition assistance.