Undergraduate (Year-Round) Internship - InSPIRE

National Renewable Energy Laboratory • Golden, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position includes performing on-site crop research to evaluate the impact of agrivoltaics (solar + agriculture) 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 NLR'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. Additional remote work may be available for other InSPIRE projects based on availability and schedule.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, preferably with agricultural crops
• Experience with data entry and analysis

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• performing on-site crop research to evaluate the impact of agrivoltaics (solar + agriculture) on crop yield, plant phenology, water stress, and insect/animal damage

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• sick leave (where required by law)
• NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.
• Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern