We invite applications for an internship position on collaborative environmental research project based out of the University of Alberta in Edmonton. The overarching goal of this research is to quantify carbon storage in agroforestry systems (where there is tree cover) surrounding agricultural fields in Central Alberta. This is an exciting and emerging area of study, in which the intern will have the opportunity to develop an individual research project that complements the broader project. The intern will also collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students to complete field and laboratory experiments over the course of the summer. Applicants must have the physical ability to work outdoors, a willingness to tolerate a variety of weather conditions, and concentration necessary to conduct repetitive tasks in the laboratory. Field and laboratory tasks will include measurements of soil greenhouse gas emissions, digging soil pits, processing of soil samples, and chemical analysis of soils. The intern will be expected to 1) contribute to existing experiments on the project, and 2) to develop a scientifically rigorous independent research project that can be pursued in conjunction with existing experiments. The intern will have the opportunity to leverage access to our existing 36 field sites across Central Alberta; a specific research topic for the internship will be developed once a qualified candidate is chosen. Questions about the internship position should be directed to Dr. Farrah Fatemi ([email protected]).
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be enrolled in a undergraduate program in either Canada (excluding the University of Alberta), The United States, or Brazil. To apply for this position navigate to the website below, and choose the link for "Soil Carbon Cycling in Agroecosystems" in the internship title. Applications are due February 16. http://www.international.ualberta.ca/en/InternationalServices/StudentMobilityIncoming/University ofAlbertaResearchExperienceCanada.aspx The following supporting documents must be uploaded to the system before the deadline: a scanned official transcript Letter of Intent Resume/CV Two academic references, submitted directly from referees via the system
