From: Rosa Jaramillo
Date: March 10
Subject: The Job Hunt, Career Services Newsletter - March 10, 2025 Issue


Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station (SRESFS)

DOE-WM again has funded this program for 2025, and Engineering, Environmental Science, and Cybersecurity tracks will be offered for interns.
The Cybersecurity track has both an in-person and a remote option. Both Cyber tracks are open to all STEM majors who have completed at least one Computer Science course.
We offer travel, accommodations, housing, a $6,250 stipend, coursework, and integrated activities with SRNL.
The flyers below give a brief description of the Program's 3 tracks.
The application website SRESFS.net is now open and we are accepting applications through March 15, 2025. Students also may apply through Handshake until March 1.

Summer Intern - R&D START, Electrical/Electronics Engineering

We are seeking an Electrical/Electronics Engineering, R&D Graduate Summer Intern

The Securing Top Academic Research Talent (START) Institute is designed to increase research collaborations with universities, and to develop a robust talent pipeline in STEM. We are interested in attracting candidates from partnering universities and growing collaboration opportunities between universities and Sandia. A key part of this is through offering summer internships to both undergraduate and graduate students to work at Sandia National Laboratories. The START Institute will hire interns into several critical mission areas.

As an Electrical/Electronics Engineering Intern at Sandia, you will be guided by a technical mentor and work closely with a team of engineers and interns on issues of national significance. Projects are tailored to individuals and can support, but are not limited to, the following mission areas:

  • Remote sensing and technologies in key areas of interest to include space missions, treaty verification, nuclear nonproliferation, cooperative monitoring, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

  • Engineering design, component/subsystem development, and product testing in support of the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) mission
    Apply online here

Master in Economic Research and PhD in Economics Programs

The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute (CERGE-EI) located in Prague, Czech Republic, invites students to apply for admission to the programs Master in Economic Research and PhD in Economics.

Master in Economic Research is a 2-year western-style program designed for students interested in applied economic research and public policy. The aim of this program is to prepare students for their careers in public policy institutions (central banks, ministries, government advisory bodies), international organizations, think-tanks, and private sector companies. Graduates receive a Czech degree fully accredited by Charles University.
 
PhD in Economics is a Western-style program designed for outstanding students interested in economic research who desire a rigorous graduate education in Economics at a prestigious international institution. Similar to top Western institutions, the program consists of two years of MA-level coursework and two or more years of dissertation research. Graduates receive both US and Czech doctoral degrees. The students receive a living stipend.

Our program posters and leaflets are available for download:
Master in Economic Research: poster, leaflet
PhD in Economics: poster, leaflet

We would very much appreciate if you could distribute them among your students. We believe that CERGE-EI represents an attractive and valuable educational option for your students, especially those who consider studies abroad. The application deadline for both programs is March 31.

Please find more details about our graduate programs on our website and feel free to contact us
at phd@cerge-ei.cz for further information.
 
Interested students are welcome to attend our Virtual Open day, webinars and other events for applicants. Please check the calendar on our website.

ACEC Research Institute Scholarship Program

Through the ACEC Research Institute scholarship portal, qualified students have access to more than 100 scholarships totaling nearly $1 million in grants, including:
 

  • A $5,000 NCEES Scholarship specifically for students from New Mexico
  • A variety of diversity and inclusion scholarships, including those for HBCUs
  • Both merit-based and need-based opportunities

The portal will automatically match students with ALL scholarships available to them based on their completed application. Application deadlines vary, so students are encouraged to apply today!
https://acecinstitute.awardspring.com/

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Creek Internship 

Mark your Calendar!

Etiquette Dinner

Thursday, March 27th
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fidel Ballroom A
Visit Career Closet if needed!

Volunteering Opportunities

Climate Research at Valles Caldera National Preserve

The National Park Service is currently seeking a Climate Research Volunteer to develop and share information on how climate affects the Valles Caldera and the Jemez Mountains. This role combines both in-person and remote work, supporting ranger and volunteer education efforts. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in climate research while contributing to the preservation and understanding of a unique natural landscape.
For more information, please contact raelyn_toya@partner.nps.gov or see the posting here.

Waterbird Surveys

Interested in wildlife? Come help the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge conduct waterbird surveys and get to see the closed areas of the refuge where a variety of wildlife, such as elk and badgers, call it home.
Responsibilities include:

  • Driving to Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
  • Conducting surveys monthly or bi-monthly starting at sunrise
Email Wildlife Biologist DeeAnne at deeanne_melipoulos@fws.gov to sign up.

The Northern NM Refuge Complex

The Northern NM Refuge Complex encompasses Las Vegas, Maxwell, and Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuges, covering many landscapes and habitats in the southern Rocky Mountains! Many volunteering opportunities exist here, including:

  • Biological Surveys
  • Environmental Education
  • Curriculum Building
  • Endangered Species Research
  • Wildlife Research
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Working with the Public or Outdoors
  • Maintenance
  • and More!
For more information, click here.

Career Services

Interview Room

Need a private room to have an interview or meeting?
Contact Zoe Finholm at zoe.finholm@nmt.edu to reserve our Interview Room in Fidel 262
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Career Closet

Need some help finding something professional to wear?
Come visit our Career Closet in Fidel 262!
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Business Card Printing

Fill out our business card request form (linked here and also located in Fidel 262) and we will print out 10 personalized business cards for you!

Resume Coaching

A resume is crucial for making a strong first impression on potential employers. For help with your resume, contact Rosa in Career Services to set up an appointment:
Rosa.Jaramillo@nmt.edu

Know of a career/volunteering opportunity that you would like to have on The Job Hunt? Email us at careerservices@nmt.edu!