Dear Cryolist,
The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Fairbanks, Alaska research office (CRREL-AKRO) team is looking to hire a summer 2022 technician intern to assist in a variety of research projects with a concentration in soils-based laboratory experiments and field work. The technician intern can expect to aid in projects related to the geochemical composition of soils, minerals, and contaminant-affected environmental systems. In addition, the technician intern will assist in various field projects in Interior Alaska including solar energy project work, geophysical data collection, sensor deployment, and permafrost soil sampling.
Location: Fairbanks, AK (travel stipend to and from appointee's home location can be negotiated);
Pay: $17-25/hour (based on experience);
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week);
Duration: Summer 2022 (dates flexible);
Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED certificate
* 1 year of post-high school education (University or Trade School) or 1 year of industry experience
* Some lab coursework or familiarity with laboratory practices
* 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 in a STEM field
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. Undergraduate and current Masters/Ph.D. students, as well as 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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