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 $55 million in total annual revenue. As part of a non-teaching, 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.

Open Positions

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

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.
Note: if no entries are listed, we currently have no hourly positions available.

 

Tahoe Basin Science Conference

March 16-17, 2010
5th Biennial Lake Tahoe Basin Science Conference
An open forum to learn about and discuss progress in understanding the Lake Tahoe Basin environment.

35 GreenPower Schools in Nevada

Middle School Joins GreenPower
Bridger Middle School joins DRI's GreenPower Program
Bridger Middle School became the 35th Nevada GreenPower school with solar panels, a weather station, and recycling bins.

DRI's 50th Anniversary

Five Decades of Discovery
DRI's 50th Anniversary
Learn more about DRI's legacy of contributions to environmental science research and results.