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A1. Field Data Collection and Instrument System Maintenance

Internship for general Engineering and Science students

The main goal of this SW Florida based program is to explore issues of the water quality degrading as a consequence of rapid increase of not sustainable methods in agricultural practices.

This internship position involves serving as a field assistant responsible for maintenance of extensive network of flow and water quality monitoring stations, developing innovative approaches in an effort to meet the new water quality goals, analyzing and reporting on collected data, developing project websites and attending meetings with local community of farmers as well as university level scientists.

We are seeking strongly motivated students willing to assist local non-giving up agricultural/scientific community striving to explore and develop strategies to protect and enhance Florida's sensitive natural resources and restore the state's water quality, while sustaining economically viable and compatible agricultural industry.

List of tasks;

  • Perform field measurement tests according to specified methodology;
  • Collect water samples during field trips;
  • Process collected water samples in a laboratory;
  • Analyze received lab results;
  • Document all activities in field logs or field data sheets; Identify and document potential quality control problems, develop new procedures for reducing them;
  • Maintain field equipment in working condition;
  • Document all preventative maintenance and repairs.

If you want to find out more details on this kind of projects we run, please check the websites below or contact us for more details.

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Essentials:

What are the program requirements?
We do not require you to be an experienced employee. What we do require is that you possess a strong wish to learn new things related to your future career as well as some skills beyond your professional focus.

What will I achieve?
If you work hard, you will get a real working experience opening the door to the career you want and equipping you to succeed in it. In particular you will acquire:

  • Hands-on experience in field data sampling.
  • Skills in sharing knowledge and ideas by delivering presentations, participating in meetings, preparing reports, technical and user's manuals and other documents.
  • Interpersonal and team working skills as well as some business and management techniques you will need as you progress along your chosen career path.
Do I necessarily need visa to participate in your program?
Yes, if you are a non-US student. However, please keep in mind that you might also get interested in coming on Visa Waiver Program. For the details on this visa free traveling, please refer to the following web page; http://travel.state.gov

When can I come?
Any time, as our projects run all year round.

How do I learn more or apply?
Submit On-line Application button on the left to start the process.

I can't submit on line application. Can you help me?
If you face difficulties with on line form submitting, please download the form in word, complete and send back to us with your resume/cv and cover letter.