REU Student
UW-Madison
Myvatn, Iceland, Europe
UW-Madison: NSF-REU Internships in aquatic ecology in Iceland – Summer 2026
We are looking for undergraduates to join our team of interdisciplinary researchers in northeast Iceland this coming summer. Our research focuses on interactions between the population dynamics of midges in Mývatn and the aquatic ecosystem. The project encompasses population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology. The fieldwork is conducted by a team of researchers at Mývatn, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates.
ELIGIBILITY
We have two internships available for summer 2026. The internships are for NSF-REU eligible candidates, which includes only current undergraduates (not graduating before fall of 2026) with US citizenship. We strongly encourage all eligible students to apply.
Interns must be available to work from 1 June to late August. The timing of the fieldwork is dictated by our research needs and therefore is inflexible.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The research focuses on the population dynamics of midges in Mývatn and the consequences they have for the functioning of the aquatic ecosystem. The work includes conducting lab and field experiments, collecting and processing midge, plankton and sediment samples, and performing biogeochemical assays. All participants will contribute to all aspects of the project.
Our interns take primary responsibility for the routine sampling that forms the backbone of a long-term research program and are expected to conduct individual projects that align with the goals of the program. Technical lab and (especially) field skills are essential. However, we place primary importance on the ability of prospective participants to work both individually and as part of a research term.
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