At Mediamatic Biotoop we have an Anthroponics farm that is smoothly running. We are producing herbs and flowers that are used in different departments of Mediamatic, like the kitchen, clean lab, and aroma lab. Anthroponics is a farming technique in which fish and plants are cultivated together in a constructed, circulating ecosystem.
'Research'
One of the current experiments in Anthroponics concerns the water use of the system. Especially during summer we have to add a lot of clean tapwater to the system. Nowadays, our dependance on water is becoming more worrisome as droughts are starting to get more prevalent and the quality of our groundwater is decreasing. This makes us want to be mindful when it comes to our water consumption. Since we have the canal on our doorstep, we are exploring if we can use this water, which is commonly perceived as 'dirty', to irrigate our plants. Our approach to research is quite hands-on: we learn by doing, observing, and collaborating. In the end, Mediamatic is not a formal science institute, but we like to push boundaries and present exciting and innovative ideas to the public.
Work
As an Anthroponics assistant you will have various and diverse responsibilities, among which:
- Managing the tasks in greenhouse; like sowing, harvesting plants, repairing the system, and checking nutrient levels
- Giving tours in the greenhouse
- Communicating with other departments about ways to make use of the produce
- Researching materials and techniques that we use for the system
- Contribute to the ongoing 'research' on water use in the greenhouse
- Communicate findings on the website
- Possibly contribute to other parts of the Mediamatic program
- Other work to be determined in consultation. We are open to explore your interest
Your profile
- You write and speak English fluently (and possibly Dutch)
- You have good communication skills
- You work well independently, are curious, and have a hands-on mentality
HBO/WO level of thinking and not afraid to take responsibility
What do we offer?
- An inspiring work environment and a lovely team.
- A lot of responsibility and the possibility to explore innovative ideas.
- An internship where you will gain unique experience working at a cultural institution.
- Here you can find all the important information about doing an internship at Mediamatic.
Apply
Send a short letter with resume in PDF format to werk@mediamatic.nl stating “internship Anthroponics”. Also let us know when you can start the internship.
