Research Intern - Water Quality
Company/Organization: HARC
Description:
HARC is a non-profit research hub dedicated to performing independent analysis for people and institutions seeking scientific answers in support of a sustainable future. HARC’s research focuses on clean air, clean water, and clean energy. Current research programs include Air Quality Science, Clean Engines and Emissions, Hydrology and Watersheds, Environmental Science and Energy Efficiency, the Gulf Coast Clean Energy Application Center, and Environmentally Friendly Energy Production.
HARC is located in The Woodlands, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. HARC offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as the opportunity to work in an exciting collaborative environment. HARC information – www.harc.edu
The Woodlands Information – www.thewoodlandstx.com.Duties include but not limited to: Prepare short reports that are highly readable by the community on subjects such as local groundwater quality or groundwater quantity and current conservation efforts. The reports will be published on the HARC website, and the intern will be encouraged to present the results at a local or regional conference, or through participating class seminars. The results will be a) exposing a student to data analysis and the ongoing professional discussions surrounding the problems of groundwater quality and quantity, b) outreach to the community in a manner that is easily understood on local groundwater issues c) outreach to students on the importance of groundwater quality and quantity .
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: High school diploma. Currently attending college w/exposure to natural and environmental science classes.Skills: Show sound judgment in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
Work from limited instructions on routine work, detailed to general instructions on new work.
Ability to process and analyze quantitative data. Excellent written and oral skills.
Length/Availability:
summer 2014
End Date:
06/01/2014,
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