Brookhaven National Lab
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Program Overview
Partnering with Brookhaven National Laboratory and SUNY ESF, this internship offers hands-on experience in assessing ACB to remove deadwood left by the Southern Pine Beetle. You will acquire experience in field ecology and data collection including fuel loading assessments, tree regeneration studies, and air quality monitoring with focus on CO2 and PM2.5 while contributing to research that informs sustainable forest management.
Requirements
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or recent graduate in forestry, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and hike about 3 miles daily (flat terrain).
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork evaluating ACB effects on air quality and vegetation.
- Collect and analyze ecological data in controlled and ACB-treated sites.
- Assist in implementing and managing ACB applications during field operations.
Please contact Ricardo Martinez Ordoñez ([email protected]) with interest or questions regarding this position; subject line should reference to this notice (i.e., “2026 ACB Internship Interest”). ***Please include a resume***
Please note that all applications MUST be submitted through the DOE’s Office of Science Portal. Instructions on how to do this will be provided to those who reach out to Ricardo, but can also be found here: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli/How-to-Apply
The official DOE application portal opens on October 16, 2025
Applications are accepted until January 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm (ET)
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