Type of Opportunity: full time
Required Academic Qualification: undergraduate or graduate program in ecology or environmental sciences
Location: Iceland
Deadline of Application: 31 January 2026
Internship Opportunity: ReWet Project (2 Internship Positions)
The ReWet project, hosted by the Agricultural University of Iceland, is seeking two highly motivated interns. ReWet is an interdisciplinary research project investigating year-round greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O) and ecosystem function recovery in a rewetted, formerly drained peatland in southwestern Iceland.
Internship Description
As an intern, you will work closely with a postdoctoral researcher and a PhD student, assisting with both fieldwork and laboratory tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Measuring greenhouse gas fluxes using automated chambers and online analyzers
- Maintaining an eddy covariance tower
- Collecting water samples
- Processing insect samples
You will gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including ecosystem diversity, soil microbiology, limnology, and entomology.
The internship is expected to begin in mid-April and last for a minimum of three months. Housing is provided.
Through the ReWet Internship Program, you will:
- Acquire practical experience in field and laboratory research
- Collaborate directly with researchers to address scientific questions and challenges
- Develop independence and decision-making skills in a research environment
- Build a professional network through social events and interactive activities
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in ecology or environmental sciences
- Preference will be given to students studying ecology, botany, wildlife, environmental science, natural resources, soil science, or closely related fields
- Excellent English communication skills
- Valid manual driving license
- Ability to conduct frequent fieldwork, sometimes under adverse weather conditions
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently when required
Link to Internship Posting: https://www.lbhi.is/university/about-the-school/news/two-internship-positions-available-at-aui
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV via email to [email protected]
Application deadline: 31 January 2026