INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Position: Remote Sensing/Spatial Ecology Intern
Entity: Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), Conservation GIS Lab
Location: Front Royal, VA (on-campus internship)
Salary: Competitive stipend up to $1,600 per month, based on education and experience. Optional dormitory-style housing for $9/day.
Deadline: Applications are open until the position is filled.
Description:
“The internship involves working with remote sensing data (GEDI lidar and optical data like Sentinel or Landsat) to classify and map vegetation types, with a focus on understory bamboo and invasive woody plants. Interns will engage in tasks such as pre-processing forest survey data, extracting GEDI and optical data metrics, building predictive models, and scientific communication.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
– Full-time commitment (40 hours per week)
– Strong programming skills (Google Earth Engine required; Python or R preferred)
– GIS knowledge (ArcGIS or QGIS preferred)
– Strong writing skills
– Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
How to Apply: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public
. Submit a CV and cover letter that includes:
– Statement of Interest
– Potential start date and availability
– Contact information for three references
– Details about programming experience
– Combine all documents in one PDF and upload it as your cover letter.
For more information: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation-ecology-center
