Research Assistant Intern (Boreal-Biosequester)
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Job Location:
Falmouth, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Summer Internships Program 2026
Mission:
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate people and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing top-ranked independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research helps individuals organizations corporations communities and nations understand the realities of climate change recognize the impact on our planet and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.
Summary:
Join the Centers 2026 Summer Internship Program on the Boreal-Biosequester project as a Research Assistant Intern to help transform raw data into actionable insights for a sustainable future. The Soil Carbon Lab operates at the cutting edge of soil research and machine learning to improve how we measure map and model dynamic agricultural systems. This opportunity provides on-site mentoring training and group support.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Field sampling at the Howland Research forest in Maine and data analysis for methane fluxes from trees at the Howland Research Forest
Work on a novel project looking at the potential for the microbes that reside on/in trees to remove atmospheric methane as part of the new project- Boreal-Biosequester
Measure methane fluxes from tree stems and foliage to ascertain if trees are taking up or emitting methane
Must have the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Greenhouse gas (CO2 CH4) fluxes from terrestrial environments
Course work in ecology chemistry and statistics preferred
Ability to travel to Maine
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled (or will graduate in Spring 2026) in an undergraduate or graduate program in Ecology Chemistry Biology Statics or a related field
Physical Requirements:
In the field the physical requirements of this role include:
Air train vehicle travel to access field locations
Driving a vehicle or ATV to access field locations
Walking hiking climbing to access field locations
Paddling canoeing to access field locations
Standing and sitting for sustained periods
Frequent bending squatting and kneeling
Reaching overhead
Climbing ladders
Use of manual and power tools including shovels saws drills and hammers
Ability to lift up to 25 )lbs up to 10 times/day
Ability to carry up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day
Ability to push/pull up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day
Work Environment:
The functions of this role are conducted indoors and in lab environments.
Application review will be ongoing
Desired Start Date: June 8 2026 thru August 14 2026
Hours of Work
This role is paid on an hourly basis. Typically full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.
Location:Falmouth MA Onsite
Application Instructions:To apply please complete the application attach your resume and cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position in asingle PDFto our career portal. All resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.
Please visit Woodwells websiteto learn more about Woodwells work.
Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100 staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.
Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex mental or physical disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin familial status veteran status or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices services programs and activities.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- Data Collection
- Research Experience
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Tensorflow
About Company
Woodwell Climate Research Center is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve the climate crisis.
