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U.S. Army ERDC Environmental Laboratory - 2022 Summer Intern Program

The Environmental Laboratory (EL) is one of the seven laboratories of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), which is the Army Corps of Engineers' integrated research and development (R&D) organization. Based in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Environmental Laboratory provides solutions to environmental challenges for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense and the Nation through environmental science and engineering research and development. Researchers in EL conduct research in ecosystem science and technology, environmental resiliency, environmental sensing, ecological modeling and forecasting, risk and decision science, environmentally sustainable material, systems biology, climate change, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry and environmental security.

What will I be doing?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience in a real-world laboratory environment, in addition to modern research technologies and techniques. This experience will also focus on personal career development in the areas of STEM, providing opportunities to collaborate and network with other students and researchers across all STEM disciplines.

Why should I apply?

This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward. There are multiple opportunities available to engage in your applied research and evaluation interests.

Where will I be located?

Location Varies

What is the anticipated start date?

ERDC-EL is ready to make appointments immediately for summer opportunities. The exact start date will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidates.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by ERDC-EL. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

  • Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance

This ORISE appointment is a summer opportunity. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

Qualifications

Multiple areas of opportunity are open to STEM students and recent graduates who are interested in hands-on experience in a real-world laboratory environment.

U.S. citizenship is required.