Green Lab Student Interns Wanted
The Trinity Sustainability Office is seeking two enthusiastic students from STEM or Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) disciplines to join our team as Green Lab Interns. This is a paid internship, typically averaging around 2–3 hours per week, though the exact hours may vary depending on project needs. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability within research environments.
Term
We’d love for you to stay with us throughout your student years at Trinity, growing as part of a collaborative team working to make our labs greener and more sustainable.
Minimum commitment: 1 academic year.
What You’ll Do
- Weekly Team Meeting (50 mins, in-person): Plan goals, share updates, and brainstorm sustainability initiatives.
- Lab Sustainability Audits: Assess energy use, waste management, chemical storage, and recycling practices.
- Green Lab Walkthroughs: Engage with lab users, observe practices, and promote eco-friendly behaviors.
- Awareness Campaigns: Distribute and display sustainability posters in labs.
- Chemical Inventory Support: Assist labs in updating their inventory using LabCup.
- Event Support: Help organize sustainability events and campaigns on campus.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Contribute to biodiversity surveys, energy-saving campaigns, and other initiatives.
- Champion Trinity’s Sustainability Goals: Represent Sustainable Trinity values in all your work.
Why Join?
- Take #ClimateAction in real lab environments
- Build your CV with hands-on sustainability experience
- Develop communication and leadership skills
- Network with like-minded students and staff
- Earn money while making a difference!
To Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to greenlabs@tcd.ie by 5pm, Monday, 22nd December.