Natural Resources Job Board

Partnering with Brookhaven National Laboratory and SUNY ESF, this internship offers hands-on experience in assessing ACB to remove deadwood left by the Southern Pine Beetle. You will acquire experience in field ecology and data collection including fuel loading assessments, tree regeneration studies, and air quality monitoring with focus on CO2 and PM2.5 while contributing to research that informs sustainable forest management.

 

·       Conduct fieldwork evaluating ACB effects on air quality and vegetation. 

·       Collect and analyze ecological data in controlled and ACB-treated sites. 

·       Assist in implementing and managing ACB applications during field operations.

 

·       Current enrollment as an undergraduate or recent graduate in forestry, ecology, environmental science, or a related field. 

·       Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and hike about 3 miles daily (flat terrain). 

·       A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

 

·       Weekly stipend and free housing for non-local participants 

·       Opportunities to engage with experts in environmental protection, air quality, and wildfire management 

·       Potential academic credit (consult your academic institution)