Student Employment Opportunities

Renewable Energy Research Internships

West Central Research and Outreach Center

Position Description:

The West Central Research and Outreach Center has Renewable Energy Research Internship positions available. The positions will be in the biomass fuels and sustainability area, examining a variety of issues (see focus areas below) related to renewable energy. The positions will involve both field and literature studies of biomass cropping systems, harvesting, delivery of biomass and more. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of agricultural/biological sciences and
experimentation, be detail oriented and be flexible in working on different tasks. Specialized skills in the particular focus areas described below are desired. At the end of their internship, the student must present a public seminar based on their experiences and research. In addition, a written summary of the students work is required as part of the internship.
The student, supervisor, and/or faculty member will meet regularly to assess the student’s progress and track the objectives and goals for the internship.
Interns will also be expected to help with a variety of field, office, and library tasks that may be outside
the focus of their individual project topic. Strenuous work in less than ideal conditions may occasionally
be required during field work.
Student interns will get to interact with some of the region’s top experts in renewable energy and biomass
systems.
In addition, interns will be paid a salary of $ 9.50 per hour (40 hours per week) and housing
may be available at little or no charge to qualified participants.

Qualifications/Additional Comments:

Direct Inquiries to: Dr. Joel Tallaksen
(320) 589-1711 ext. 7113
Or
Michael Reese
(320) 589-1711

For an Application Contact: Audrey Knollenberg
West Central Research and Outreach Center
46352 State Hwy 329
Morris, MN 56267
320-589-1711

Hours Per Week:

40 hours/week

Number of Positions Available