Dear Cryolist,
The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Fairbanks, Alaska research office (CRREL-AKRO) team is looking to hire a summer 2022 soils intern to assist in a variety of research projects with a concentration in soils-based laboratory experiments and field work. The intern can expect to assess the geochemical composition of soils, minerals, and contaminant-affected environmental systems. The primary project focus will be the remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater using mineral-based soil amendments. In addition, the intern will assist in various field projects in Interior Alaska including geophysical data collection and permafrost soil sampling.
Location: Fairbanks, AK (travel stipend to and from appointee's home location can be negotiated);
Pay: $22-35/hour (based on experience);
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week);
Duration: Summer 2022 (dates flexible);
Required Qualifications:
* Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field or 2 years of industry-related experience * 1 year of post-graduate school education (Master's or Ph.D.) or 1 year of geology-based field experience * Ability to cross difficult terrain (tundra, wetland, etc.) on foot, lift up to 50 pounds, and spend up to 8 hours outdoors in various Alaskan conditions (cold, wet, mosquitos) * Proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel * Demonstrated commitment to contributing to an inclusive work environment * U.S. Citizen * Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine
Preferred Qualifications:
* Working knowledge or passing coursework relating to geology, chemistry, or other hard sciences * Working knowledge of soils, minerals, and relevant analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Probe MicroAnalysis (EPMA), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and/or X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
About Us:
CRREL-AKRO is a satellite office located in Fairbanks, Alaska, a component of the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC) within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). CRREL-AKRO specializes in multi-disciplinary permafrost and related cold regions research.
To apply:
Submit resume and a short answer to the following prompt to Gary.W.Larsen@usace.army.mil before February 1, 2022. Current Master's/Ph.D. students and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
* What is your experience and/or interest in environmental sciences?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
The CRREL-AKRO team
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Anna Wagner
Research Environmental Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)
4070 9th Street
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Office phone: 907-361-5459
Cell phone: 907-227-5452
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