Monday, February 22, 2016

Sustainable Agriculture Research Internship - EXTENDED apply by March 7

Sustainable Agriculture Research

Description:

We are accepting applications for unpaid student internship and other volunteer positions for a diverse range of projects evaluating  the sustainability of organic and conventional cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic.  Accepted applicants will participate in diverse activities including taking soil, gas, and plant samples in the field, some lab work, data entry and management, sample processing and organization, and miscellaneous projects to facilitate and support research.  Field sites, lab and offices are all approximately 10-15 minutes north of U of MD campus.  Public transportation is available from campus to reach our main building.

These positions allow for flexible scheduling, but must be prearranged with supervisor.  No experience is required for these positions, but an ideal person for this position will have an interest in sustainable agriculture and/or be a science major with an interest in research. All training will be provided.

Applications accepted until March 7, 2016. To apply send a resume and a short statement of interest to the email below.

Contact:    Chris Rasmann
Phone:      301 504 5577
Email:      chris.rasmann@ars.usda.gov


Chris Rasmann

Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Bldg 001, Rm 010
BARC-West
10300 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-504-5577 office
410-231-0607 cell

Chris.Rasmann@ARS.USDA.GOV