Soil Carbon Research Intern: Data Science & Field Insight

Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit climate research institute is seeking a Summer Intern on the Soil Carbon team. As a Research Assistant Intern, you will transform data into insights for sustainable practices. Responsibilities include data compilation and analysis using R or Python. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant environmental or agricultural program. This full-time, temporary internship is based in Falmouth, MA and will not exceed 90 days, offering valuable learning experiences in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of soil carbon cycling and systems.
• Experience with R or Python for data manipulation.
• Knowledge in data analysis from coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process spectroscopy and geospatial data.
• Explore datasets to uncover meaningful patterns.
• Apply data science to analyze complex natural systems.

Skills

Foundational understanding of soil systems or carbon cycling

Familiarity with R or Python

Data analysis and visualization

Education

Currently enrolled in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Soil Science, or related field

Job description

A non-profit climate research institute is seeking a Summer Intern on the Soil Carbon team. As a Research Assistant Intern, you will transform data into insights for sustainable practices. Responsibilities include data compilation and analysis using R or Python. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant environmental or agricultural program. This full-time, temporary internship is based in Falmouth, MA and will not exceed 90 days, offering valuable learning experiences in a lab environment.