Employment Opportunities

As the environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), DRI conducts cutting-edge research in air, land, life, and water across Nevada, the nation, and world. With more than 500 employees and two main campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, DRI generates nearly $45 million in total annual revenue. As part of a research- and product-driven organization, DRI's faculty members are entrepreneurial, and responsible for their own salaries from external grants and contracts. This blend of academic rigor and pragmatism has earned DRI a reputation for delivering rapid, high quality environmental science in a professional fashion.

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Open Positions

Our current vacancies are listed below. Click on a position title for a detailed description and submittal requirements.

Graduate Assistantships

Hourly Positions

On occasion, DRI has hourly positions available. All hourly position applicants must complete the DRI Hourly Employment Application Form (PDF).

Available hourly positions are listed below.

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DRI's Research Vessel

Located in Reno, Nevada
Mt. Rose Research VesselEquipped with laboratory-grade water quality sensors, the 21-foot Mt. Rose provides real-time data for nearshore water quality studies.

Energy Laboratory

Located in Reno, Nevada
Energy LabThe Energy Laboratory is focused on the development and application of renewable resources.

Systems Microbial Ecology Laboratory

Located in Reno, Nevada
Systems Microbial Ecology LaboratoryAlgae and biofuels research conducted within the Systems Microbial Ecology Laboratory may produce large returns.