School of Environmental Studies

PSM Current Openings

Jobs

 

TDEC Environmental Scientists, Foresters, and Consultants - View open TDEC positions here!

Description: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation frequently hires for various environmental positions at their West, Middle, and East Tennessee offices. Visit the TN.gov website and search for positions at TDEC. 
Salary Range: $48,204 – $72,468 annually. 

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - Biologist Manager

Description: This is an Inland Fisheries biologist manager position serving as a staff advisor and expert regarding the statewide Aquatic Plant Control (APC) program for the Office of Fisheries. The incumbent will oversee the south Louisiana region of the APC program, including supervision of APC biologists and spray technicians, development of management strategies, recommendations for aquatic weed control, and providing program data summaries and reports.
Posting closing on February 10, 2026
Salary Range: $4,770 - $8,589 monthly

Internships

2026 UCOR Summer Internship Program: Environmental Scientist/Engineer Intern

Description: This is a 12-week program held from late May to early August. You must be able to be onsite for the entire internship program. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other applicable degree programs.  Duties will include NPDES stormwater permit renewal support for East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP), including sample planning and tracking, analytical results review, stormwater pollution prevention site inspections, and more. This internship requires both office work and field work. Location is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Posting will close in March.

The Ayin Project's Summer High School Internships in Research and Experiences (SHIRE) Program- Graduate Program Assistant

Description: The Ayin Project's Summer High School Internships in Research Experiences (SHIRE) Program provides paid, hands-on research internships for Nashville-area high school students ages 16-19. Over seven weeks, interns gain hands-on experience in research, media, and administration while developing professional skills and building mentorship connections. The program aims to cultivate a global perspective in interns by presenting them with real-world water quality issues that face Ugandan communities where TAP works. The interns are challenged to develop innovative solutions, by applying their knowledge in actionable and impactful ways. Some tasks related to the Graduate Program Assistant position are- conduct research in the summer, assist in managing teams such as the Lab Techs or Sustainable Engineering Interns working on water research and innovation, near-peer mentors, and pursue Grant or Development opportunities. TAP is currently looking to fill two (2) positions. Dates are June 1 - July 17, 2026.

The Nature Conservancy - Clinch Valley Program Internship (6 month)

Description: We are looking for a recent graduate to fulfill an intern position that will help assist with land stewardship and community outreach that will be accomplished by supporting three areas of our program (1) Conservation Forestry, (2) Land Protection, and (3) Volunteer/Community Outreach. This position will work closely with several TNC staff members and be supervised by our Community Outreach Manager. This position will spend approximately 2/3 time in the field and 1/3 time in the office. The location is in Abingdon, VA with a housing stipend available. This position will close on February 15th at midnight.
Schedule: 35 hrs/week for 6 months from June 15-Dec. 15
Pay: $18.25 hr

 

 

Scholarships

Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the FEW-Nexus

The program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 semester!

Deadline to apply:

• April 25, 2026 - For Fall enrollment

Program Description: The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus program is a graduate-level program designed to promote a collaborative approach to the training of a socially and culturally responsible holistic-style professional, interested in applying technical engineering and science principles to complex FEW Nexus challenges. Partnering with key community leaders, including the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Appalachian communities, and local rural areas, the program offers students an inclusive and immersive learning experience that strengthens students’ ability to solve complex FEW problems.

Overview: The program is a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program that provides a comprehensive and culturally appropriate mentoring approach for students interested in investigating FEW Nexus challenges as part of their M.S. and Ph.D. programs at Tennessee Technological University. The mentorship team will work with the NRT-NSF fellows to reach their academic and research goals with their leading advisor as well as facilitate the completion of the FEW Nexus focused program of study. Immersive experiences in partnering communities and innovative Renaissance Foundry Model guided classes that integrate cultural, sociopolitical, and historical knowledge influences FEW challenges that will form the foundation for the fellowship experience. 

Students Who Can Apply: Applicants can be prospective students who would first apply to a graduate degree program for admission before applying for a fellowship. Current students at Tennessee Tech who are interested in the program can also apply but will need to confirm their eligibility with the program coordinator. Students must be U.S. Citizens.

What Does an NSF-NRT Fellowship Include? Fellowship stipends of $34,000 per year as available with possible renewal dependent on funding availability. Full tuition + fees (6-9 credits/academic semester). Opportunities for immersion, mentoring and holistic educational experiences.