Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: dave.adams@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-9425
Division/Unit: Lands & Forests
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Statistical Analysis and Project Development (ID: 107927) for Spring 2020
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: dave.adams@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-9425
School Affiliation
SUNY Albany
Proposal Information
Description:
The intern will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and data analysis of diverse research projects related to Forest Health topics. Duties include: reviewing scientific literature to provide recommendations to the Research Scientist on survey design, data collection methods and data analysis; organizing, interpreting and summarizing data to provide usable information; locating and utilizing historical databases within the DEC and online data resources to supplement field data; producing GIS products that summarize or enhance the presentation of research results.
Office hours 8am-4pm, M-F.
Skills:
organized & able to work independently
strong analytical & communication skills
R, ArcGIS, Python
research experience, survey design
scientific writing and data analysis
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Science