About the role#
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NLR) is seeking an intern to support the Impacts Analysis Group within the Strategic Energy Analysis Center. This role focuses on applied research and the development of educational resources related to community-scale air quality monitoring using low-cost sensors in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley. You will work alongside researchers performing environmental sustainability assessments of energy technologies.
What you'll do#
- Research and synthesize best practices for community air quality monitoring networks.
- Review existing air quality monitoring programs in California and the Kern County region.
- Support the development of potential configurations for integrating KernCCD-hosted low-cost sensors with existing sensor networks.
- Assist with environmental data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Help develop community science and educational materials.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, energy systems, sustainability, public health sciences, data science, applied mathematics, research laboratory technology, industrial automation, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 for Associate applicants or 3.0 for Undergraduate applicants.
- Strong written communication and organizational skills.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
Location & details#
- This position is fully remote.
- The role is a paid, part-time internship.
- Work is performed on a rolling basis.
About National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as the primary national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy focused on energy systems research. Founded in 1977, the organization conducts research in energy efficiency, basic science, and energy security. It maintains a staff of approximately 3,751 employees. The laboratory is based in Golden, Colorado.
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