Environmental Impact Research Intern - Berkeley, CA, United States - Pivot Bio

Description

About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture.

Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world's growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.


Position:

Environmental Impact Research InternSchedule:
Monday-Friday 9-5

Hourly Payrate:
$25/hour for Masters Level Education or $27/hour for PhD level EducationThis is an exciting opportunity for a subject matter expert within the field of sustainable agriculture to contribute to Pivot Bio's impact research. The primary responsibility will be to develop a comprehensive literature review on pathways of nitrogen loss from row cropping systems in relevant crops and geographies and the off-farm impacts of those loss pathways. Depending on interest and expertise, the role may also conduct a technical analysis of existing N2O calculation methodologies and source relevant literature values for regional emissions factors for target crops and regions.


Responsibilities:
In this role, an intern may: Develop literature review contributing to a whitepaper on the impacts of nitrogen loss at various scalesCatalog existing process models addressing nitrogen flux in agricultural soils and conduct technical analysis of eachCollaborating with the impact team within Finance, PR/Comms, Commerical Sustainability to support research needs and develop annotated issue briefs on specific topicsDevelop key impact metrics for emerging crops and regions of interestDevelop a learning project and present project objective and results upon completion of internship

Physical Demands:
Job will involve mostly office and computer-based workRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingersSedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standingCommunicating with others to exchange information Qualifications and Experience:Currently pursuing a Masters or higher degree in Resource or Agriculture Economics, GHG modeling, Ecology, Agronomy, Environmental Policy or science, Agricultural Policy, Climate Change or related fieldStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to self-manage time and execute on assigned responsibilitiesMust be authorized to work in the United States What we offer:Opportunity to gain professional experience in a progressive companyExciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team