Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 5 hours ago
USDA FS Measuring Live Wildland Fuel Characteristics Fellowship
Missoula, MT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$1,100/mo - $1,273/mo
Start in 2026 WinterThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a fellowship opportunity with the USDA Forest Service focusing on live wildland fuel characteristics. The role involves conducting research on the thermal, physical, and chemical characteristics of live fuels, with the aim of improving wildfire prediction models.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Measure live wildland fuel characteristics in the field and in the laboratory
Conduct measurements including live fuel moisture content, specific leaf area, relative water content, crude fat analysis, non-structural carbohydrates, water potential, and hydraulics
Prepare samples for microscopy to resolve surface area to volume relationships
Use thermal characterization test equipment such as thermal gravimetric analysis and oxygen bomb calorimetry
Characterize the thermal degradation of live wildland fuels in fire behavior models
Strengthen data management, statistical analysis, and technical writing skills by summarizing results for peer reviewed publications
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields
Preferred
Self-motivated
Able to and interested in learning new tools, techniques and skills
Ability to collaborate as part of a dynamic team or students, professionals and scientists
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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