These opportunities are curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. Please reach out directly to opportunity sponsors with any questions about their offerings.
Funding Opportunity: PhD Assistantship in Finfish and Ornamental Aquaculture
This funded PhD assistant will investigate critical knowledge gaps in the physiology and production of freshwater and marine ornamental and food fish species through the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory. Potential projects may address captive reproduction, larval rearing and grow-out, responses to environmental stressors, and/or the development of predictive indicators of larval quality.
Contact: Dr. Casey Murray (casey.murray@ufl.edu)
To apply: Email required documents to Dr. Murray by September 11
August 27 – Virtual Organic Job Fair
Host Organization
Organic Career Network
Description
National online event designed to connect job seekers with employers across the organic agriculture sector.
Date and Time
August 27, 2:00-6:00pm
Location
Virtual
August 27 – Finding a Job at UF: Turning Campus Employment into Career Readiness
Host Organization
UF Career Connections Center
Description
In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate UF’s student employment resources, including Gator CareerLink, UF Jobs, and other campus hiring platforms. Participants will explore the variety of on-campus positions available, discover strategies for submitting strong applications, and learn how to stand out to hiring departments.
Date and Time
August 27, 11:00am-12:00pm
Location
Career Connections Center
September 2 – Part-time Job Fair
Host Organization
UF Career Connections Center
Description
Look for part-time jobs, internships and seasonal opportunities in the Gainesville area at this event at the Reitz Union. Local employers and UF departments will be tabling with opportunities.
Date and Time
September 2, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location
Reitz Union, North Entrance
September 14-16 – UF Career Showcase
Host Organization
UF Career Connections Center
Description
Career Showcase is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your career path and employment opportunities through three days of in-person networking with top employers from all over the U.S. Hosted by the university’s Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast.
Date and Time
September 14-16, various events
Location
Location varies by day/event
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