Refractory specialist optimizing high - temperature materials for RHI Magnesita, a global supplier serving Canada’s steel industry. Leading trials, technical support, training, and sustainable product improvements.
About the role
- Summer Intern supporting nature technology research and data methodologies for a climate tech startup. Collaborating on research, copyediting, data analysis, and science operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and research protocols across different ecosystems, including mangroves, agroforestry, wildfire restoration, urban forestry and kelp.
- Contribute to literature reviews, methodology benchmarking, and updates on relevant nature tech innovations.
- Keep up to date with the latest research, initiatives, and market developments.
- Track and organize research tasks, timelines, and partner communications as needed.
- Perform data cleaning and quality assurance checks on incoming datasets, ensuring consistency with metadata and standards.
- Provide background research and copy editing support for marketing materials.
Requirements
- Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Ability to synthesize peer-reviewed literature to develop white papers, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Demonstrated interest in carbon, sustainability, forestry, nature tech, or restoration monitoring.
- Basic proficiency in the GIS tools and concepts required for georeferencing, digitizing, and editing spatial data.
- Proficiency in basic data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets; Python or R).
- Demonstrated expertise in writing and communicating scientific ideas for diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Basic understanding of carbon, biodiversity, or social impact assessment frameworks.
- Proactive, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Passionate about nature restoration and climate action.
- Strong communication skills, especially in documenting processes and preparing summaries for internal use.
- Willingness to work across diverse tasks, from research to administrative responsibilities.
Benefits
- Paid days off
- Opportunities for training and development
- Employee discounts at tentree
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