Research Internship in Agroforestry Systems and Species–Soil Interactions
Website ELGO
About the Company :
Name of the company: ELGO
Type of organisation : Public Research Institute (PRI)
Field of activity :Agroforestry systems, Soil-plant interactions, Ecosystem services, Land use management, Nature-based solutions
Location :Thessaloniki, Greece
What are the main commitments of your company?
Environmental sustainability, Public research excellence, Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, Innovation in forest and land management, Scientific transparency, and Knowledge dissemination.
Minimum education requirements : No
Required languages spoken :
English
Position summary :
Short Description of the company / lighthouse farm :
ELGO-DIMITRA is a public research organization supervised by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Its mission includes the promotion of innovation in agriculture, forestry, food safety, and sustainable land management. Through its research institutes and experimental stations across the country, it supports scientific excellence and evidence-based policy-making in rural development. The Forest Research Institute of Thessaloniki (FRI) is a specialized research unit focusing on forestry, ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and forest ecosystem services. It operates under the Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DEMETER (ELGO-DIMITRA), which is the national body for agricultural and environmental research in Greece.
Any accomodation offered :
No
Internship description (the tasks, responsibilities, benefits) :
We are offering a 2–6 month internship opportunity within the Forest Research Institute of Thessaloniki (FRI), part of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization – ELGO-DIMITRA. The intern will be involved in a research project focusing on agroforestry systems and, specifically, the interactions between plant species (both forest and agricultural) and soil characteristics.
This position is well-suited for students or recent graduates in environmental science, agronomy, forestry, soil science, or related fields with an interest in ecological interactions, sustainable land use, and agroecosystem functioning.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing and analyzing secondary datasets
- Conducting literature reviews and evaluating scientific sources
- Contributing to the analysis of biodiversity–soil fertility relationships
- Supporting spatial analysis using GIS tools
- Applying basic statistical methods to environmental data
The intern will work alongside experienced researchers and technical staff, contributing to meaningful scientific inquiries within a collaborative environment.
Benefits include:
- Practical experience in agroforestry and ecosystem interaction research
- Skill development in data analysis, GIS, and environmental statistics
- Exposure to scientific research methodologies and evidence-based assessment
- Mentorship and integration into an active research team
- Understanding of the role of agroforestry in sustainable and resilient landscapes
If you are curious about how trees, crops, and soil work together to shape productive ecosystems, this internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable insight and hands-on research experience.
Job Details :
Duration of the internship :
2-6 months
Period :
N/A
Application deadline :
N/A
Salary :
No
Weekly Workin hours :
40
To which pillar of the project can the internship be associated ?
Green transition – decarbonization and climate & energy-smart agriculture