COSAM - Geosciences Department

Description: As wildfires burn, they produce ash and organic compounds that can be preserved in geological records like lakes, peats, and the ocean. By extracting these combustion by-products from sediment records, we can reconstruct wildfires of the past. By comparing wildfire histories with climate changes and shifts in vegetation, these fire records can offer helpful insights into the present and future. We are looking for students who will use microscopes and a variety of general lab and geological techniques.

Majors Considered: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Laboratory Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbial, Cellular, and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, Physics

Unpaid

Preferred Position Semester Timeframe: Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Applicant materials should include the following: Resume / Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Submit materials to rsv0005@auburn.edu