U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, 72 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755-1290

R -- STUDENT CONTRACT SERVICE POC Wendy A. Adams, 603-646-4323/ Contracting Officer. Student Contract Services (SCS) describing contract opportunities at the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL). The SCS application is general in nature and identifies potential scientific and technical areas for student contract services. CRREL's mission is to study the nature and impact of cold on military and civil works activities and to the develop methods to minimize these adverse effects. Research is conducted (1) to characterize the constraints placed on Army material and operation in a realistic winter battlefield environment, develops techniques and equipment to mitigate those effects, and provides engineering and consultation services, (2) to characterize the nature and impact of cold effects on the construction, operation, and maintenance of Army and civil works facilities and activities, (3) to mitigate the impact of human activity on the environment in cold regions, and (4) to understand the fundamental nature and characteristics of snow, ice, frozen ground, and other materials in cold environments including their interrelationships with other environmental parameters. Interested candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements (1) be a U.S. citizen, (2) Attend a qualifying educational institution on a full-time bases, and (3) maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Qualifying candidates are encouraged to request a copy of the SCS and, after review, complete the application form. Minority group members are encouraged to submit applications. The SCS application package is available upon request. (108)

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