Job Description
About the job Lake Monitoring Intern (Part-time)
Location: South and West India
Duration: 3 months
Role: Part time Internship
Company: Liquid Trees (https://www.liquidtrees.org/)
We at Liquid Trees believe that solving climate challenges involves all of us to play our part. This ranges from making conscious lifestyle choices to supporting initiatives which can make a difference. By harnessing the benefits of microalgae which are photosynthetic microscopic organisms which produce oxygen, consume carbon dioxide, remove pollutants and restore fish population, we believe we can make a net positive Impact.
Job Description: Lake Monitoring Intern
We are looking for a passionate Lake Monitoring Intern to help scout lakes with eutrophic conditions in India's southern and western regions. You'll collect water and sediment samples, take photos, and communicate with labs to identify harmful algal blooms (HABs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Scout and document eutrophic lakes through field observations and photos.
- Collect samples and coordinate with labs for HAB analysis.
- Measure water quality parameters (pH, DO, conductivity, etc.).
- Assist scientists with data collection and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing/completed degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related fields.
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Enthusiasm for working outdoors and conducting fieldwork
Working Conditions:
- This position requires part-time availability onsite at different waterbodies across these states:
South India: Telangana, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
West India: Gujarat, Maharashtra
- Fieldwork may involve working in different weather conditions
- The role demands physical activity, including carrying equipment and conducting sampling on-site
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India
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Other Business Support Services
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