Temporary Research Monitoring Intern

About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Summary This position is part of the Resource Monitoring Internship (ReMI), a collaboration between the South Florida/Caribbean Inventory and Monitoring Network of the National Park Service and Florida International University. The role is designed to introduce students to resource monitoring through soil sampling, bird monitoring, vegetation sampling, sampling of exotic vegetation, and mapping of vegetation communities. The research assistant will work on projects related to the management of natural resources in Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, and potentially Dry Tortugas National Park, Virgin Islands National Park, Salt River Ecological Preserve, and St. Croix. The position has a large field component. Responsibilities Vegetation monitoring Periphyton monitoring Bird nesting monitoring Soil monitoring in sub‑area field work Data collection Data input QA/QC of inputted data Production of basic interpretations and renderings of data Equipment maintenance Cleaning and cataloging of equipment Specimen handling Duty station is at South Florida / Caribbean Inventory and Monitoring Network, 18001 Old Cutler Road Suite 419. Minimum Qualifications High‑school diploma with three (3) years of experience; or two (2) years of post‐secondary education with one (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of South Florida Ecology, vegetation, GIS, and sampling; strong desire to learn these skills. Completed an undergraduate degree in Biology, Earth and the Environment, or a related field. Comfortable working independently on task‑oriented projects. Comfortable camping for extended periods. Research experience, especially with vegetation, birds, soils, and/or water; other natural history experience is a plus. Experience with data collection and basic skills in Excel, MS Word, photography, and GIS. Outdoor experience with camping, boat skills, kayaking, or canoeing; must be able to swim. Job Category Temporary Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you may not be eligible for all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). If you work an average of 30 hours or more per week, you may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. You are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) which require full payment on your part. Work Schedule Monday‑Friday (full days) Advertised Salary $17.00 per hour Pre‑Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Driver’s License Check Research Expanded Background Check Notice of Non‑Discrimination FIU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affluent Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodation Statement For ADA accommodations related to university events or activities, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. All ADA accommodation requests must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida International University