Energy Hawk Research Internship

• $17.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:No
• Hybrid Work Availability:No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking qualified and highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline for paid summer research intern positions. Interns will be introduced to energy impacts, challenges, and opportunities from technical, regulatory, and social perspectives. The program's focus on North Dakota's energy landscape will include a 5-day trip to energy production sites and communities across the state. Interns will research future North Dakota energy opportunities. Interest in understanding energy and research is essential. No prior energy experience needed. Applicants must be current UND students and enrolled at UND for the fall 2023 semester.

Duties & Responsibilities

This internship is focused on conducting research in the field of North Dakota energy and value-added energy products. The selected students will work closely with each other and EERC research scientists, engineers, and project managers on research activities designed to better understand North Dakota's current energy landscape, focus on future energy challenges, and develop value-added opportunities. Students will research topics, prepare technical progress reports, a business plan, and presentations and will present research project results. Eight temporary, full-time positions are anticipated for undergraduate and graduate students, with selection based on the candidate's academic experience and performance and the strength of their personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation, and interview. A minimum of one letter of recommendation is required.

Hours & Schedule

• The term of the internship will run from May 19, 2023, to August 4, 2023, with a midterm break July 3-7.
• Western North Dakota Trip June 4-9, 2023.
• 40 hours per week.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be current UND students (any discipline) and enrolled at UND for the fall 2023 semester.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 30, 2023 and include the following materials:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Letter of support from a faculty member

The letter of support can be sent directly to Kendra Hansen, EERC Human Resources Officer, at khansen@undeerc.org, by fax at (701) 777-5181, or by mail at 15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9018. Candidates are highly encouraged to review the selection criteria for this internship before preparing their application packages.

• Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.