If you are looking for an undergraduate internship, research experience, or postgrad job in the GES field, please feel free to peruse the job openings below! Some positions are local to Pittsburgh and to Pennsylvania, while other positions are available across the country and around the world. Note that this page is continuously updated as the department becomes aware of opportunities, so please keep an eye out for new postings.
To view additional organizations and companies that may have internships available, please also see the major-specific pages of the Undergraduate Internship and Job Board.
- Undergraduate Summer Internships & Research Experiences
Organization Position Location Job Description Contact We have not yet received Summer 2027 opportunities to share; please keep an eye out for future updates!
- Undergraduate Summer Field Courses
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- Undergraduate Fall/Spring Internships & Job Opportunities
Organization Position Location Job Description Contact American Planning Association - Pennsylvania Chapter Mentorship Program Mentee Southwest PA The Southwest Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce the sixth year of our Mentorship Program!
The Mentorship Program is designed to bring practicing professionals and students together in ways that enrich the quality of the student experience through face-to-face and e-mentoring interactions with experienced, practicing planning professionals. It is the intent of the program to be open to not only planning students but also those in related studies such as architecture, geography, public administration, etc. Additionally, the Section is seeking to improve our connections with colleges and universities across the region to work together to cultivate clear connections between classroom and practice.Please see the program guide for additional details. Our 2025-2026 program included 12 students from three different universities paired with area-wide professionals.
Current students, recent grads, and prospective mentors are encouraged to apply to the program by September 30th. We aim to launch this year’s program in the fall.
United Nations GIS Internship Flexible - either remote or in-person/hybrid in New York We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The interns take up assignments within the Data Unit of UNOCC. The Data Unit conducts integrated analysis, modelling and data engineering that informs senior UN leadership and decision-making fora on country risk outlooks, crisis developments, as well as and predictive and historic trends.
The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the USG for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), through the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (EOSG/SPMU) and, on peacekeeping matters, with oversight from the USG for Peace Operations, through the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS). The UNOCC also receives strategic oversight from a Client Board of principals from each of the client entities. The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis and risk management, as well as facilitates cross-pillar analysis and decision-making in the UN. The UNOCC is operationally positioned under the ODCSS between the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations.
The intern will support the team in the Production of GIS maps for a variety of purposes and users, including for operational support, advocacy, awareness-raising and strategic planning.
For more information, please see the UN GIS Internship page.
- Post-BS/BA Opportunities
Organization Position Location Job Description University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Funded Graduate Opportunities Honolulu, HI The Department of Earth Sciences in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has multiple funded opportunities for M.Sc. or Ph.D. students in seismology starting in Fall 2027 supervised by the following faculty members.
Dr. HyeJeong Kim: The research will focus on passive seismic imaging and/or source detection and localization using marine seismic instruments. It is ideal for students who want to gain experience and expertise in signal processing and seismic wave propagation to image the subsurface or monitor transient signals in terms of seismic hazard and/or understanding plate tectonic processes. The targeted area will be mainly around Hawaiʻi, with potential to explore passive marine seismic data in other oceans. Students with a strong background in geophysics, geology, math, physics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.
Dr. Helen Janiszewski: There is an opportunity for a PhD student in seismology to work on an NSF-funded project SEEA STAR (Seismic Experiment for Eastern Aleutian Subduction Tremor and Earthquake Research). This project, co-led by Dr. Helen Janiszewski at UHM and Dr. Shawn Wei at Michigan State University, will deploy 40 broadband ocean-bottom seismographs (OBSs) in the eastern Aleutian subduction zone for 15 months. The deployment cruise is expected to take place in 2028. More information about the SEEA STAR project can be found here. The student will join the deployment and recovery cruises, analyze the collected seismic data, and work with scientists from UHM, MSU, and USGS to detect earthquakes and tremors and image the subduction zone.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. HyeJeong Kim (hyejeong.kim@hawaii.edu) or Dr. Helen Janiszewski (hajanisz@hawaii.edu) with a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and unofficial transcripts.
Applications are due December 1, 2026 for admission to the program in Fall 2027. More information for the graduate programs and application process can be found here: Graduate – Department of Earth Sciences
For general questions related to admission, inquire to earth-admissions@soest.hawaii.edu.
New Mexico Tech and/or Purdue University Graduate Students Socorro, NM or West Lafayette, IN We invite applications for multiple funded graduate positions in seismic imaging to study volcanic variability along the Cascadia Arc. At least one student will join the Computational Seismology and Tectonics group at Purdue University under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Delph and at least one will join the Seismology group at New Mexico Tech under the direction of Dr. Daniel Portner in a collaborative, cohort-based research project.
Applicants with strong interest in seismology, volcano imaging and/or tectonics are welcome to contact Daniel (daniel.portner@nmt.edu) and/or Jonathan (jdelph@purdue.edu) to discuss qualifications and research objectives prior to applying.
Target start date: August 2027
Application deadline: January 6, 2027 (Purdue) and January 15, 2027 (NMT)Details about applying to NMT: https://www.nmt.edu/gradstudies/admissions.php
Details about applying to Purdue: https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/for_students/graduate/grad_admissions.htmlUtah State University Fully-Funded MS & PhD Positions Logan, Utah The Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for fully funded MS and PhD positions beginning Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027. Positions are available across four research groups within the broader earthquake science team (https://qanr.usu.edu/wees/earthquake-science), described below. Interested applicants should contact the relevant faculty member directly with a CV and a short statement of research interests.
1. PhD in Subduction Zone Earthquake Mechanics - Dr. Srisharan Shreedharan
Why do some shallow subduction megathrusts lock and produce great earthquakes and tsunamis, while others release stress through slow, aseismic creep? This NSF-funded project tests whether the competition between frictional healing and tectonic loading explains these differences. Students will conduct friction experiments on legacy ocean drilling cores and/or develop finite element models of near-trench loading, with opportunities to engage in IODP and seafloor geodesy research. Backgrounds in geoscience, engineering, or physics with strong quantitative skills are ideal; experience with rock mechanics, numerical modeling, or machine learning is a plus but not required. Contact: srisharan.shreedharan@usu.edu2. MS/PhD in Earthquake and Fault Mechanics - Dr. Alba Rodriguez Padilla
How do faults and fault networks behave, from seconds to millennial timescales? My group uses geologic and geodetic data together with numerical models to study how fault geometry influences large earthquakes, how neighboring faults interact over many earthquake cycles, and how inelastic strain is distributed around faults, and the applications of these insights to seismic hazard assessment. Positions are open for a variety of projects under this umbrella, spanning field work, remote sensing, and numerical modeling. Students from geoscience, physics, engineering, and related backgrounds are welcome; experience with field mapping, GIS, or coding is a plus but not required. Contact: alba.rodriguez@usu.edu3. MS/PhD in Deformation in the Earthquake Critical Zone - Dr. Alexis K. Ault
How do the material properties of continental strike-slip fault zones influence earthquake rupture behavior and interseismic deformation? This NSF-funded, multi-institution project investigates the upper portions of fault systems: what rock types and processes promote rupture to the surface, how deformation inherited from past earthquakes shapes subsequent ones, and what evidence is preserved in the rock record. The student will integrate multiscale textural, geochemical, and geomechanical analyses from strike-slip faults, including one-of-a-kind samples from the 2023 Mw7.6 Elbistan, Türkiye, earthquake surface rupture. Students from geoscience, materials science, and related backgrounds are welcome. Contact: alexis.ault@usu.edu4. MS/PhD in Statistical Seismology and Earthquake Physics - Dr. Kelian Dascher-Cousineau
How do earthquakes interact? Aftershock sequences, swarms, and the clustering of large ruptures let us eavesdrop on the chatter between earthquakes. The central problem in my group is working out how much of that interaction can be forecasted. We build point-process and neural network models from earthquake catalogs, test their forecasts against observed seismicity, and use simulations of coupled faults to ask whether the timing of large earthquakes carries memory of past ruptures. This work feeds into seismic hazard assessment for Utah’s energy infrastructure. Projects are mostly computational and range from data-driven to theoretical. I welcome curious-minded students from physics, statistics, computer science, and applied mathematics as well as geoscience. Contact: kelian.dascher-cousineau@usu.eduMore information about the application process is available at https://qanr.usu.edu/wees/graduate-program/future-graduates
Meiser & Earl Entry-level Hydrologist/Geoscientist State College, PA Meiser & Earl, Inc. is a small (~10 people) hydrogeological consulting firm established in 1976. The firm was founded on the belief that sound scientific analysis, clear technical report writing, and developing a strong relationship with our clients form the foundation of exceptional hydrogeological consulting. Our team of experienced and dedicated personnel use proven methods along with modern technology to provide accurate field observations, technically sound interpretations, and practical solutions. Meiser & Earl, Inc. is an employee-driven and employee-owned company, which provides opportunities for growth and collaborative work.
We are seeking a Staff (0-3 years experience) Hydrogeologist/Geoscientist to join our team. This opportunity would provide the candidate a chance to develop as a young professional in the hydrogeological consulting field. The successful candidate will gain experience in data collecting, project development, and problem solving for our clients in the water supply, waste management, and mining industries.
More information is available in the job announcement: Meiser & Earl Hydrologist/Geoscientist.
Lehigh University Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Bethlehem, PA The research group of Bar Oryan in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) is seeking a graduate student to study earthquake and tectonic processes using geodesy, numerical modeling, and quantitative geomorphology. Potential projects include investigating the relationship between interseismic fault coupling and earthquake rupture, understanding earthquake-cycle behavior and fault mechanics using seismic-cycle simulations and neural networks, and using geodetic and landscape inversion to understand short- to long-term tectonic deformation. Students with backgrounds in geophysics, geology, physics, computer science and related fields are encouraged to apply.
Interested students should contact Bar at bar.oryan@lehigh.edu with a CV and a brief statement of research interests. Students are also encouraged to join Lehigh EES's virtual graduate recruitment event on October 28; register at https://ulvis.net/JWeU. Learn more about the department at https://ulvis.net/5t1O.
Raptor Consulting Wellsite Geologist Based in Bridgeville, PA; work in PA, WV, and OH Raptor Consulting, a well-site geology services company, is hiring 4-6 people to work on oil & gas wells. This position is described as "a great starting point for someone's career." Please see the following flier for more information: Raptor Consulting - Wellsite Geologist. Purdue University Magnetics Laboratory PhD Opportunities West Lafayette, IN Two PhD opportunities are available within the Purdue Magnetics Laboratory, with Dr. Cauê Borlina in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).
One of these positions is a NASA-supported project focused on investigating the paleomagnetism of lunar zircons to understand the early lunar dynamo. Other projects in Dr. Borlina's lab include the magnetic characterization of samples returned from asteroid Bennu via the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission, as well as projects in biomagnetism and terrestrial magnetism across diverse timescales.
Applicants from all academic backgrounds, including the geosciences, physics, chemistry, and engineering are invited to apply to these positions.
If you are interested in these opportunities or have any questions about the positions, the lab, or the application process, please reach out to Dr. Borlina.
RING Project (multiple universities) PhD Positions Germany (multiple locations) We would like to draw your attention to the 4-year RING project recently funded by the German Research Foundation (extendable to 8 years).
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team formed by 14 PhD students, one postdoc, the lead and associate scientists tackling various science questions in the unique environment of the RING research unit in the fields of laser physics, geodesy, geophysics, hydrology, and seismology.
The project aims at pushing the sensitivity and stability limits of rotational motion sensing with ring laser technology into new realms using approaches from quantum optics and metrology. The ultimate goal is to enable ring laser observations as a complement to classic space-geodetic methods towards more precise, high-rate estimation of Earth Orientation Parameters (EOP). This will lead to a better understanding what affects polar motion and length-of-day variations on small time scales. Furthermore, we plan to develop (trans-) portable ring lasers fit for weak, broadband 6 degree-of-freedom ground motion observations towards better understanding of atmosphere-solid Earth coupling (also relevant for seismic decoupling of gravitational wave detection facilities).
More information, links to the individual research projects and open positions can be found here: https://www.ringlaser.de
