panhandle UNL

Business Name
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center

Contact Name
Kate Zander

Address
Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Phone Number
3082251617

Email
kzander2@unl.edu

Position Title 
Rangeland Management Internship

Position Type
Internship

Job Description 

This rangeland management internship in Nebraska will mostly take place in the western panhandle with some work occurring in the sandhills. Housing opportunity can be provided (dorm setting). 
 

Work will have a heavy emphasis on cheatgrass management (herbicide treatment, grazing and monitoring), virtual fence and long-term vegetation biomass collection.
 

Candidate will develop or exercise skills in and related to plant identification, data collection, research design, development and presentation. 
 

Qualifications or Skills Required
Top candidates will be those who have the ability to drive a university vehicle. (Valid U.S. drivers license, over 18 years of age, modest driving record.)

Plant ID skills are helpful. Ability to work outside in weather. 

How to Apply
Please email with inquiries Subject: Internship mstephenson@unl.edu or kzander2@unl.edu