UMD Agroecology Lab Internships

The Agroecology Lab at the University of Maryland is hosting multiple internships this summer. Our lab's goal is to explore the interface of agriculture and ecology where fields, farms, and landscapes promote crop productivity and ecosystem services. Our research combines methods from agronomy, field ecology, hydrology, and mathematical modeling to develop strategies that will make agriculture more sustainable. The deadline to apply for these internships is Friday 22 Apr 2022. There are three tracks and the complete descriptions of each internship are in the attached PDFs. Please use the linked Google Forms below to submit your application. You may apply to multiple tracks. Joint Agroecology and Science Communication Internship is a unique opportunity for undergrads seeking to bridge science and writing. You will spend half the summer in the field and lab learning agroecological research techniques and the second half working on science communications and outreach working with the Harry Hughes Center for Agro-ecology. A writing sample is required to apply for this internship. Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9jAh8neL23J1zhP-_ddXFWP7LRKiTZHxBsVVe0Vk_ucI-DQ/viewform Mapping Salty Soil Internship is a partnership with several conservation groups on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to better map the extent of saltwater intrusion. Interns will collect soils samples, GPS points, and measures of plant stress on privately owned land. Interns will be required to drive to and from field sites, a driving attestation is required and access to a personal vehicle is preferred. Application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIS9cxGKu2cPthNazIfWFXlVjO2g5-bE8CYI-eCjZTrOf8_g/viewform The AgroEcoLab Summer Internship is our annual internship program. Interns will learn about field and laboratory techniques in agroecology and assist with a variety of projects in sustainable agriculture research. Application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdowXjOTxzCnfPTuWkvpu7ywqqAuFM5myJOU2MSlnJeG2PBYA/viewform Salary range is $13-15 a hour, 40 hrs a week Timeline: 6 June to 19 Aug 2022 Deadline to apply: Friday 22 Apr 2022. You may email Dr. Kate Tully (kltully@umd.edu) with any questions, but please use the google forms linked above to submit your application.