Career Center Digest

January 11, 2016

Career Center Digest | November 17, 2015

Thanks again for all the student support shown to our Undergraduate Externship Program. The host sites were brimming the first week the application went live so clearly this is a popular experiential program, and where we as a career center can focus more of our efforts for you. The extern program will take place during the winter break, January 11th through the 14th. During this time, each employer host has chosen a day, or a half day, for students to spend time with professionals in the workplace and observe their day to day activities. Another externship opportunity is in the works along with employer site visits this upcoming spring semester.

Externship Hosts for 2016
Brigham Resources
Edwards Aquifer Authority
Marathon Oil
Roxanna Oil
Texas Water Development Board

**A reminder the Geosciences Career Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays, November 26th and 27th. On that note, when friends and family are gathered for Thanksgiving students usually cannot dodge the dreaded question – so what are you going to do after you graduate? Rest assured knowing you will answer with confidence when you read up and share share the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected career outlook for a Geoscientist or Hydrologist. These career fields, along with other related ones, are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations. The need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible land and resource management is projected to increase demand for geoscientists in the future. If you’re aiming to become an Environmental Scientist, then the outlook is even better. We wish you safe and restful break.

New Resources

Geology Jobs
Geology.com

Student Conservation Association (SCA)
There are several career-enhancing internship opportunities now available through SCA.
http://thesca.org/serve/position
*Environmental Education Intern-Texas Mid Coast Wildlife Refuge Complex
-Housing and stipend included
*Houston Urban Initiative Intern-Natural Resources Mgmt

Pathways Internship Program
The National Park Service and other federal agencies hire students and recent graduates through this new program.
http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/
https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsandGrads
Tips for applying to a federal position:
-Conduct your research. Make a list of parks you would like to work in and prioritize it.
-Contact the park. Call, visit or write to the appropriate person in the park-look for contact information to the park’s Chief Resource Management.
-Complete an application and submit it before the due date.

New Job & Internship Postings
These postings are from HireUTexas, GeoSource, or other sites, or are forwarded to the Career Center by faculty and staff.
TCEQ Internship-Chemical Products
TCEQ Internships-Rule Registration (3 Vacancies)
Upstream Technology Geophysics Intern
Upstream Technology Geophysics Challenger (Full Time)
Environmental Planning Intern
Geomatics/GIS, MS/PhD
Geophysicist, MS/PhD
Petroleum Engineering, PhD
Python TD-FLIX

Academic-Research Opportunities (GeoSource)
Policy Analysis in Oil, Natural Gas and Other Energy Resources
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2016 HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
Postgraduate Researcher in Science Communication Efforts
Postgraduate Opportunity-Office of Energy End-Use Analysis
Postgraduate Opportunity-Modeling of Energy System
Postgraduate Opportunity-Energy-Water System
Postgraduate Opportunity-Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment
Postgraduate Opportunity-Policy Analysis in Electricity System
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program – Project Assistant
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program – Policy
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program – Data
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program – Communications
Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Analysis Tools
Building-Grid Integration Research and Development Innovators Program (BIRD IP)

Graduate School Planning |Finding and Researching Programs
Earth Sciences Program Rankings: Search by Specialty
U.S. News and World Report
GradSchools.com
Peterson’s

Upcoming Career Center & Campus Events
Discover Undergraduate Research at UT: How to Get Involved
Time: Nov. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Open through Dec. 1, 2015
Location: Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 330
TA Workshop: Your Teaching Philosophy
Time: Nov. 17, 2-3:30 p.m.
SEED Workshop: “Transferable Skills”
Time: Nov. 18, 5-6 p.m.
Admission: Free; register on TX Class (PN 935)
Location: Liberal Arts Building (CLA) 1.106

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