What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Sciences Internship position at American Castanea?
**American Castanea PBC Internship Opportunity**
American Castanea is a pioneering biotech company dedicated to restoring America's great hardwood trees, specifically the American chestnut. Our mission is to return this iconic tree from extinction using advanced biotechnologies.
We are seeking a highly motivated plant science intern to join our team in Lincoln, MA. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of genomic plant science and ecology.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the relevance of ongoing university research to our R&D objectives by interviewing scientists and analyzing research papers and data.
- Assist in the development of a bioinformatics database to standardize and consolidate phenotypical and genomic sequencing data.
- Conduct analysis projects to identify the genetic basis for core fitness traits and test hypotheses through lab and field experiments.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling travel, capturing meeting notes, and summarizing data.
**Requirements:**
- Graduate student in a plant-science related field with at least one year of graduate studies and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience in statistical genetics and rare variant analysis.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequencing data, particularly DNA and RNA-seq.
- Background in horticulture, forestry, or agriculture is a plus.
**Work Arrangements:**
- Remote work options available.
- In-person work in Lincoln, MA.
- Potential for travel to field locations and conferences.
