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Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) Internship - InSPIRE
Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities.
At NREL, we offer a unique, mission-driven work environment with cutting-edge facilities and multidisciplinary research teams. NREL's environment offers strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national laboratories, as well as professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package for employees.
$34,800 - $55,700
full-time 40 hours per week
This position includes performing on-site crop research to evaluate the impact of agrivoltaics on crop yield, plant phenology, water stress, and insect/animal damage. The primary field site is located approximately 45 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This research is a part of NREL's Innovative Solar Projects Integrated with Rural economies and Ecosystems (InSPIRE) project which explores compatibility and mutual benefits of solar development with agriculture and native landscapes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, interested in sustainable agriculture and solar energy production, and enjoy working outdoors. This position is primarily in-person, offering students hands-on fieldwork experience within a solar array facility.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Please Note: • Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process. • If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. • Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, preferably with agricultural crops
- Experience with data entry and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of sustainable crop production practices and/or experience with vegetable production
- Demonstrated skill and experience with analyses of agriculture, energy, and water data sets
- Knowledge of statistical methods, solar energy development, economic assessment, ecosystem services, and GIS capabilities are desirable but not required
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