SU25 TCUP Research Internship Program

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSU25 TCUP Research Internship ProgramSchool of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)Academic AffairsTsaile CampusDuty Schedule:Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 10-week stipend.Summary/Objective of Position:MS Biology graduate student's summer research will be as assigned by their Mentor (Hakim, Skaltsas, Makeyev, Robinson), continuing from Spring Semester. They will enroll in the BIO 698 Graduate Research course in the summer. The MS Biology grant 161 will pay for these students. Undergraduate STEM Students will study various types of biology, biomedical, and environmental science projects at surrounding locations. These students may be investigating their interest in the MS Biology program and will be supported as potential Honors Scholars by the MS Biology grant 161. All students must enroll in the six (6) credit BIO 485, Undergraduate Research course for the 10-week summer session (May 27 - August 1), taught by Dr. Don Robinson. Research paper preparation and presentation will be taught, in addition to field research methods by their mentor. After being interviewed, selected students will choose a research project to be directed by a professional scientist mentor. Students must be approved by Dr. Robinson after an interview. Description of Essential Functions of the PositionDisclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The following are research positions for undergraduates. Graduates work in their mentor labs, continuing from the Spring internship research work. At Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife:Exploration into various cultural challenges and opportunities experienced by the Navajo community related to wildlife research and management;Document current ecological conditions - vegetation, wildlife presence, and habitat use - in preparation for upcoming forest improvement activities (mastication and hand thinning); Analyze wildlife behavior using camera traps. It explores how external factors such as weather, time of day, and human disturbance influence wildlife activity. Possible locations include along Petrified Forest National Park boundary lines, wildlife guzzlers, or in selected habitat areas. Assess wildlife presence and activity in habitats burned by wildfire compared to adjacent unburned areas. Understanding wildlife response shortly after a fire can help guide future habitat management and conservation strategies.Investigate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) related specifically to deer migratory paths and traditional hunting practices in Tsaile, AZ. It aims to document local indigenous knowledge to inform and enhance contemporary wildlife management of the deer population. At WIL research label at Din College:Water sampling in San Juan River and Reservation Wells for contaminants, and for river macroinvertebrates and their genetic analysis. At Canyon De Chelly National Park:Biology sampling and analysis of raptors, owls, bears, and invasive plants. QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceMinimum & Preferred:Students should be entering STEM majors as juniors and seniors at Din College. Some sophomores may be eligible. Knowledge:Students should be entering STEM majors as juniors and seniors at Din College. Some sophomores may be eligible. Skills:Students should be entering STEM majors as juniors and seniors at Din College. Some sophomores may be eligible. Some research positions require camping. Abilities:Students should be entering STEM majors as juniors and seniors at Din College. Some sophomores may be eligible. Some research positions require camping. Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:Students should be physically fit to work in lab and field environments all day and all week, for 10 weeks. Other Requirement(s):The above requirements will be sufficient.

Created: 2025-04-27