What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Restoration Science Intern position at American Castanea?
Join Our Team
American Castanea is seeking a talented graduate student in plant sciences to join our team as an intern. This part-time paid internship provides direct experience with practical R&D in a small-company entrepreneurial setting.
About the Role
You will work closely with our scientific team to evaluate the relevance of ongoing university research to our objectives, develop a bioinformatics database, and assist in analysis projects designed to identify the genetic basis for core fitness traits.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the relevance of ongoing university research to our objectives
- Develop a bioinformatics database
- Assist in analysis projects
Requirements
- Graduate student in a plant-science related field with a GPA of 3
- Capacity to efficiently synthesize and summarize ideas & data
- Experience in statistical genetics and rare variant analysis
- Ideal experience in analyzing and interpreting next generation sequencing data, particularly in DNA and RNA-seq
- Horticulture, forestry, or agriculture experience a plus
Work Arrangements
We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, in-person work in Lincoln, MA, and potential travel to field locations and conferences.