Graduate Intern, Ecological Impacts of Invasive Species

Role Summary • A graduate-student research internship at World Wildlife Fund's Markets Institute, which looks for business solutions to conservation problems. Having explored selling invasive species — like invasive carp — as pet food, the team now wants to map which invasive species pose the biggest threat and how much of them there is; the intern does that research and categorisation. Responsibilities • Calculate global biomass of invasive species and compare it to native wildlife mammals. • Analyze population ratios of invasive species relative to native wildlife. • Categorize the percentage of invasive plant and animal species in key targeted geographies. Required Knowledge & Experience • Background: Enrolled graduate student with strong research and analytical skills. • Interests: Knowledge of or interest in food, agriculture, and sustainability. Work & Eligibility • Credit: Must receive academic course credit from current academic institution. • Status: Must have U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship provided. Application Process • Apply online with a resume and cover letter.