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Environmental Intern

LimnoTech
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LimnoTech is seeking a summer intern based in our Ann Arbor office to assist with environmental fieldwork, monitoring, and online real-time sensing projects.  The internship will include work in the coastal waters of the Great Lakes, watersheds, wetlands, and inland lakes.  LimnoTech is seeking candidates from a broad range of academic backgrounds, including biological sciences, environmental science, or relevant engineering disciplines.   

Position Responsibilities

Our interns typically work on a variety of projects.  Responsibilities are expected to include:

  • Field sampling, environmental sensor deployment, and data collection activities
  • Data management and analysis, including development and management of environmental databases, reviewing data, and developing scripts to catch errors
  • Assisting with boat and equipment maintenance activities
  • Performing research in support of various projects

This position is expected to start in mid-May of 2025 and last through late August. Activities will be in-person, Monday through Friday (anticipated 40 hours/week). The position is based out of our Ann Arbor office, with travel for fieldwork within the Great Lakes region.  

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate students with at least 5 semesters of coursework (junior+), graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.), and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as are strong analytical and computational abilities. 
  • The intern must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate vehicles in Michigan and Ohio.
  • This position requires occasional travel, working outdoors for 8 hours or more at a time, and lifting up to 40 lb.
  • Skills related to the application of desktop-based spreadsheet and/or relational database software for managing and analyzing data are desirable.
  • Must be legally able to work in the U.S. (proper documentation required)

Compensation

This is a paid hourly position, anticipated as 40 hours per week. Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience.