Temporary Fisheries Technician (Section of Natural Resources); New Paltz, New York

Engineering Intern - University (1 month ago)

New YorkOnsiteFull TimeJunior$41,200 - $41,200Section of Natural Resources and the Environment (CALS)

About this role

Temporary Fisheries Technician supporting the Section of Natural Resources and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. The role involves seasonal field-based monitoring of anadromous river herring on the Hudson River, data collection, and sample preparation. This is a 4-month, full-time temporary position based in New Paltz, NY.

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Required Skills

Boat Operation
Gear Handling
Fish Identification
Fish Enumeration
Data Entry
Water Quality
Scale Preparation
Field Work
Heavy Lifting
Teamwork

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Qualifications

High School Diploma
Valid New York State Driver's License

About Engineering Intern - University

cornell.edu

Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across more than 100 fields of study. Its colleges and schools span campuses in Ithaca, New York City, and Doha, Qatar, combining a land‑grant mission with global research and outreach. Cornell is known for interdisciplinary scholarship and strong professional programs—engineering, business, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, architecture, agriculture, hotel administration, human ecology, and industrial and labor relations—along with sustainability and public‑impact initiatives. Students and researchers choose Cornell for its rigorous academics, extensive resources, and emphasis on innovation and global partnerships.

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