The Campus Forest Carbon Project is about to begin Year 3 of their work with the Office of Sustainability and they are looking for another undergraduate researcher to join their team this Spring.
More information about the project, position, and application materials can be found in the link above. Lots of ENSP students have participated in the past, and they'd love to have more apply!
Position Description:
We are looking for one undergraduate researcher to join our team. Undergraduate
students will lead the development of all proposed deliverables with support from a faculty
member, postdoctoral scholar, and graduate student with experience implementing this work at
larger spatial scales. When working, student researchers will have access to the computational
resources of the Department of Geographical Sciences, allowing students to work in a
collaborative and research-focused, professional environment. Specifically, we will provide
access to the Department’s Global Ecology Lab, to maximize student interaction with faculty,
graduate students and staff. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and in
coordination with a research team. In addition to developing the methodology, students will
also draft a report of their findings and participate in a campus talk/showcase where they can
present their work to the campus community and discuss the implications of including
land-based carbon in the carbon budget.
We are looking for one undergraduate researcher to join our team. Undergraduate
students will lead the development of all proposed deliverables with support from a faculty
member, postdoctoral scholar, and graduate student with experience implementing this work at
larger spatial scales. When working, student researchers will have access to the computational
resources of the Department of Geographical Sciences, allowing students to work in a
collaborative and research-focused, professional environment. Specifically, we will provide
access to the Department’s Global Ecology Lab, to maximize student interaction with faculty,
graduate students and staff. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and in
coordination with a research team. In addition to developing the methodology, students will
also draft a report of their findings and participate in a campus talk/showcase where they can
present their work to the campus community and discuss the implications of including
land-based carbon in the carbon budget.
Required Skill Set:
● Experience with ArcGIS
● Ability to work independently and in coordination with a research team
● Strong writing and analytical skills
● Strong oral communication skills
● Programming experience with Python or R (preferred)
Required Application Materials:
● A brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position
● Resume/CV
● A copy of your unofficial transcript
● Contact information for two references who can speak to your work ethic and prior
research or work experience
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 20, 2021
All questions and application materials can be sent to Camille Hoffman Delett at
choffma5@umd.edu. Please put “Campus Forest Carbon Project Application” and your name
in the subject line of the email.
