State of Maryland · 11 hours ago
SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Unpaid) Scientific Coding Intern
Maryland, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a volunteer internship opportunity with their Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment group. The Scientific Coding Intern will work on analyzing environmental data related to phytoplankton dynamics in the Chesapeake Bay, utilizing coding skills to support research and contribute to environmental management decisions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Analyze large datasets from monitoring programs and satellites
Write and refine code for data processing, visualization, and modeling
Code to group species into classes and pull phytoquant data by species
Create Phytoplankton IBI
Merge algae cell count data with water quality
Plot annual/ long term graphs
Analyze species vs temp and salinity
Collaborate with scientists and data analysts
Qualification
Required
Students or recent grads in environmental science, biology, or anyone curious about water quality and public health
A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit
Experience with coding in R
Preferred
Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language (Python, R, MATLAB)
Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g. ggplot2, Seaborn), working with large data sets and data manipulation tools (e.g., Pandas, dplyr)
An interest in marine ecology, environmental modeling, or climate science
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with a team
If you've worked on a project you're proud of—whether it's a class project, code, or something you built—send us a link or description!
Benefits
Potential for academic credit pending approval from your university.
Flexible schedule.
Real research experience for your resume or portfolio.
Company
State of Maryland
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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