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Conservation Science Summer Fellow - Population Sustainability, Machine Learning
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. The Conservation Science Summer Fellowship is a 12-week program in which undergraduate students work directly with a mentor from the Conservation Science team on a specific laboratory, field, and / or community-based project. During that time, the Fellow gains hands-on experience while completing their project under the supervision of a mentor and then presents their research findings to SDZWA staff, donors, and collaborators at the end of their 12-week Fellowship.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, educational, and / or field duties.
- Collect, collate, maintain, process, and / or analyze records relevant to current project.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate research findings.
- Collect and record data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.
- Manage project timelines and ensure research objectives are met.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop and implement conservation initiatives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The team is seeking a Fellow with backgrounds in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field to work in our Conservation Technology Lab. One Fellow with an interest and capabilities in computer vision and / or machine learning is desired.
Fellowships are based at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Conservation Research adjacent to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California. Applications for the 2025 Conservation Science Summer Fellowships can be submitted until February 15, 2025.
Applicants can only apply for one team. Current undergraduate students must be officially associated with a college or university to be eligible for the Fellowship program. Undergraduates who are currently enrolled in college meet this criterion, as do graduating seniors who are continuing their education in the fall following graduation. Recent graduates who are not continuing their education in the fall of the same year are not eligible to apply.
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Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
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Salary : $8,280
