Ecological Impacts of Invasive Species Graduate Internship

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Ecological Impacts of Invasive Species Graduate Intern. WWF's Markets Institute has been leading an effort to explore market-based solutions to address invasive species. The team completed a deep dive into the pet food market potential and ecological impact of market demand for invasive carp. In April, we released a 'market use for invasive species' framework laying out how to examine the potential of using invasives in markets from both a business and ecological impact. However, we now want to understand and categorize the threat of invasives more broadly. There is research on individual species, but little broad understanding of how pervasive invasive species are worldwide.

Requirements

• Only enrolled students are eligible for this internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your current academic institution.
• Able to work either part time or full time, depending on class schedule and availability.
• Strong research skills
• Analytical thinker
• Interest in food, agriculture, and/or sustainability
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.

Responsibilities

• Establish the total biomass of invasive species worldwide and how that compares to other entities, like wildlife mammals.
• Establish the total population of invasive species compared to native wildlife.
• Establish the percent of animals and plants that are invasive in key targeted geographies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed