INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Many of the following opportunities are available annually. Since application deadlines vary, please consult the links provided for detailed information.

Research Internships in Ocean Sciences (RIOS) for 2008
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University

RIOS is a program supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Research Experiences for Undergraduates which provides paid, 10-week summer internships to participate in a range of projects offered by the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University. Continuing undergraduates pursuing majors in environmental sciences, engineering, geology, biology, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. You will conduct an independent research project in a modern laboratory, or be part of field investigations in the region and will be introduced to an active and collaborative research environment.

The program will run for 10 weeks, from June 2 to August 8, 2008. Depending on their research project, students will be based at the main campus in New Brunswick, or at the Rutgers University Marine Field Station in Tuckerton.

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AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY
Full-Time Summer Intern - 2008
Coastal Environmental Education and Research

The American Littoral Society (ALS) is a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization headquartered on Sandy Hook in Highlands, NJ. Our mission is to empower people to care for the coast through programs focused on advocating, learning and conserving. We seek a bright, energetic, and flexible individual to perform a variety of tasks throughout the summer at our headquarters location. Primary responsibilities will include: Leading hands-on outdoor education programs (seining, hikes) at a variety of locations; assisting in researching, writing, and designing public education materials on coastal/marine topics for various audiences; representing ALS at events and meetings. The position is full time and hours are flexible with some evening and weekends required. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established organization that promotes coastal conservation through education and advocacy.

Qualifications: Junior or senior with marine biology, marine science, coastal ecology or similar background. Some environmental education experience would be helpful but not necessary, as long as you enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the littoral zone with people from all age groups and walks of life. You must have a basic knowledge of coastal ecosystems and the ability to identify basic flora and fauna and you must have the use of a car.

Agency: Moore Foundation MMI intern opportunity

MMI has an exciting short-term opportunity for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student who would enjoy delving into the genes and genomes of the microbes sequenced as part of the Microbial Genome Sequencing Project (a.k.a the "Moore 155").  We hope to find someone who can build 16S rRNA trees for publishing on the moore.org website and who would like to do some exploratory comparative genomics.

Contact: http://www.moore.org/employment.

Positions title:  Researchers on the ecology of an infectious disease in blue crabs.

Agency/Location: Institute of Marine Science, School of Marine Science of the College of William and Mary (SMS/VIMS)

Responsibilities:
One position is to work on molecular diagnostics and life cycle detection.

The other position is to work on the ecology of the parasite Hematodinium and its transmission in the host population.

Qualifications:
Students interested in pursuing a Marine Science graduate degree in marine ecology, parasitology, pathobiology or epidemiology with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, a combined math and English GRE score of at least 1100, a B.S. or B.A. in Biology or a related field, and at least 3 references.

For the molecular diagnostics and life cycle detection position, a strong background in molecular biology or parasitology is important.  For the Ecology position, a strong background in ecology, parasitology, or invertebrate biology is preferred. 

Contact
If you are interested in one of the assistantships, please send a cover letter and CV/resume describing your qualifications and reasons for interest to Dr. Jeffrey Shields, jeff@vims.edu.  In addition, please follow the application process, which is described at http://www.vims.edu/sms/admissions.html

Position title:  Marine Mammal Observer on the R/V Marcus Langseth's seismic cruises

Agency/Location: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory's Office of Marine Operation Columbia University, New York

Please note that the dates may vary somewhat due to operational exigencies.  We will continue with additional seismic cruises through 2008.

Please go to https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=105683
to apply for the Marine Mammal Observer position(s).

Delaware Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program

PAID SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Biological Aides (4) – Horseshoe Crab egg survey
Position will be responsible for conducting horseshoe crab egg surveys in support of research and monitoring for the Delaware Shorebird Project. Quantifying the abundance and distribution of horseshoe crab eggs will provide an index of eggs available to shorebirds. Technicians will sample horseshoe crab eggs with sediment core samplers on Delaware Bay beaches following a standardized survey protocol. Significant time will be spent in the field collecting sediment samples and removing eggs from the sediment. Lab work will also be required to further separate eggs from the sediment, count eggs, and enter count data into a database. More info...

The sponsor provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate students to receive a semester long, hands-on experience in a real-world setting that prepares them to become part of tomorrow's workforce. Appointments are at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Related disciplines are: computer science; earth, environmental, and marine sciences; engineering; life, health, and medical sciences; mathematics; and physical sciences. A limited number of internships may also be available in business, finance, communications, and social sciences. http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10189

Applications are accepted at any time but students should apply at least 3 months in advance of the date when they want the experience to commence.

PIRG

Do you think America can do better?
Do you want to really make a difference?

As a graduating senior you are no doubt trying to decide what you will do next year, or even for the next 5 years. I want to let you know more about opportunities in the public interest and social change field.

The state Public Interest Research Groups (the state PIRGs) are a nation-wide network of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring 150 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; to protect our national forests; to reform the campaign finance system; to clean up our air; to safeguard individuals from identity theft; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.

I have to admit I didn't know what a PIRG was a year ago. But I did know I cared a lot about the problems out there, such as, energy policy, the environment, health care, campaign finance and voting reform. The PIRGs think America can do better on all of these issues and more. And we make an impact -- by focusing on the local level, by staying non-partisan, investigating the problems, proposing solutions that will make a real difference in people's lives, and then working to convince elected officials to put these ideas to work.

For more information I invite you to check out our website at www.pirg.org/jobs , or send me an email me at: aidan@njpirgstudents.org. This will enable you to learn more about these exciting career opportunities. Hope to hear from you soon!

NOAA's Student Educational Opportunities Website

NOAA's Office of Education hosts a Student Educational Opportunities website. Information about scholarships, internships, fellowships, and more is available for opportunities all across NOAA. In addition, a Special Opportunities section highlights student openings in specific geographic locations, in underrepresented communities, and for students with disabilities. http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html

The Consortium for the Barcode of Life Internships
The Consortium for the Barcode of Life is looking for one or two summer interns for special projects. If you have advanced undergraduates to recommend, please have them contact me. We can offer a summer stipend and a challenging assignment. Good writing and communications skills will be required, along with solid grounding in biology and chemistry.

Contact:
David E. Schindel, Executive Secretary
Consortium for the Barcode of Life
202/633-0812; fax 202/633-2938; portable 202/557-1149
Email: SchindelD@si.edu
CBOL Website: http://www.barcoding.si.edu

Office address:
National Museum of Natural History
Room CE-119
10th & Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20560

Mailing address:
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012, MRC-105
Washington, DC 20013-7012

Marine Resources Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory Intern Program

The Marine Resources Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory of Woods Hole, MA, is one of the world’s most advanced facilities for maintaining aquatic organisms for biological research investigations. Intern positions are available to college students and recent college graduates. This is a one-semester program, which can take place during any college semester, summer, fall, or spring. Interns will gain hands on experience in animal care husbandry and culture. Qualifying interns will also have the opportunity to participate in research being conducted by one of our scientists.

Duties required will include diet preparation, feeding of animals, maintenance of aquaria and holding tanks, and daily logbook entries on animal and system health. Custodial duties of equipment and husbandry area cleaning will comprise part of each day. Opportunities exist to participate in and observe laboratory procedures and animal necropsies. There will also be opportunities to learn about the mechanical aspects of large and small filtration systems.

Participation in an ongoing research project being conducted by senior scientists at our facility will further expose interns to multiple marine biological career opportunities. Please see our website http://www.mbl.edu/mrc/outreach/interns.html for some examples of our current research projects.

To qualify for this internship program you must fill out an application, and undergo a personal interview, if possible. Interns must provide their own housing and transportation. There is no monetary compensation at this time, but we cooperate fully with colleges to obtain college credit for each student if desired. Interns are normally expected to participate in this training for forty hours per week.

For further information contact:

Nancy Roderick (508) 289-7700
nroderick@mbl.edu

Bermuda Biological Station for Research: Summer Field Courses
Courses are offered during the summer covering the following areas: Coral Reef Ecology, Marine Ecotoxicology, Marine Microbial Ecology, Marine Genomics, Molecular Ecology and Physiology of Marine Symbioses, and Tropical Marine Invertebrates. SUBSTANTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS & FINANCIAL AID ARE AVAILABLE.
For more information: email education@bbsr.edu or visit www.bbsr.edu

Caribbean Coral Reef Internship Program
Interns work along side Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) scientists researching coral reef structure and diversity and fish populations. They participate in the collection and analysis of field data and are a part of CCMI's effort to preserve coral reefs for future generations.
For more information: http://reefresearch.org or email Dr. Carrie Manfrino at info@reefresearch.org

CEA-CREST
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, accepted to Cal State LA, with a 3.0 GPA. For more information: Telephone: 323-343-5799 or http://cea-crest.calstatela.edu

The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), Essex, MA
CORE's research focuses on the fascinating social ineractions among whales, as well as distribution and identification studies of several different cetacean species including humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales and rare beaked whales. CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and public outreach activities throughout
the year as part of our endeavor to educate as many people as possible about endangered whales and their fragile marine environment. CORE collects most of its research data aboard commercial whale watching vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip as research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection.
For more information: www.coreresearch.org

Cook College Cooperative Education Program
The Cooperative Education Program at Cook College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an academic program designed to supplement students' campus-based studies through work-learn employment in part-time and full-time positions. The program is designed to correspond to the students' majors or the fields they wish to explore within business, industry, and government or social service agencies.
For more information: http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~coop/

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama - Summer Programs
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) offers undergrdauate fellowships in marine science during the summer as part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students selected for the program will participage in an intensive 12-week research experience in which they will take classes and work within a faculty research group to develop and complete their own research project.
For more information: www.disl.org

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
ECO provides opportunities to hundreds of thousands of college students. ECO's programs are based on internships programs sponsored by business, government and non-profits that emphasize real-world skill building and leadership.
For more information: http://www.eco.org/

Environmental Field Studies Abroad
The School for Field Studies (SFS) offers a study abroad program for students who are seeking to learn state of the art field research skills, learn how to address environmental problems, and earn academic credit (SFS is accredited through Boston University). Semester and summer programs are offered in Australia, Kenya, Mexico, British West Indies, Costa Rica, and British Columbia.
For more information: www.fieldstudies.org or call 1.800.989.4418.

Institute of Ecosystem Studies, REU
The Institute of Ecosystem Studies' Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a 12-week summer program that gives students what for most is their first opportunity to conduct independent research as part of a research community. As participants design and complete their own research projects they consult with other scientists, present their plans for critique, and then speak in the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and write a paper for a peer-reviewed IES Occasional Publication.
For more information: http://www.ecostudies.org/reu.html

Marine Science Institute - The University of Texas at Austin
The Marine Science Institute is a year-round teaching & research campus of The University of Texas at Austin located on Mustand Island, a barrier island between the Gulf of Meico and pristine coastal lagoons. Resident faculty instruct undergraduate students during the two summer terms. Summer room and board scholarships are available.
For more information: http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/academics/register.htm

Maryland Sea Grant
The Maryland Sea Grant offers several undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct marine research in biology, chemistry and physical oceanography on the Chesapeake Bay from late May through August. Interns work on an individual project in areas including estuarine processes, biogeochemistry, contaminants, fisheries, physical oceanography, the benthic environment, and submerged aquatic vegetation.
For more information: http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/Education/REU/

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) - Summer Internship Program
With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that includes research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicals (AUVs) to explore the deep ocean, MBARI offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and educators.
For more information: http://www.mbari.org/education/internship/genintern.html

MOTE Marine Laboratory - Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) hosts a 10-week summer program focused on providing research experiences in estuarine science to advanced undergraduate students. Students assist MML scientists in estuarine research, develop and complete an independent research project related to their mentor’s interests, and present their research findings in written and oral form.
For more information:http://www.mote.org/~jimg/reu.htm

Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a science and history based education, conservation, and astronomy and natural science research institution is offering three summer internships in its public Aquarium. The Interns will gain valuable experience in the marine ecosystems of Nantucket and the plants and animals that live there.
For more information: http://www.mmo.org/calendar/careers.php?menu=25

Oregon State University REU
Oregon State University offers a research-focused summer internship program at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon. The REU internship offers students opportunities to work with faculty mentors on research projects that advance knowledge and understanding of marine, coastal and estuarine environments. HMSC is one of the largest marine labs in the Pacific Northwest, and boasts a world-class marine science library, lab facilities, and east access to many excellent field research sites in the "living laboratory" of the Oregon coast.
For more information: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/REU

ReefHQ Internship Positions
Reef HQ is the Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef and is committed to promoting marine conservation. ReefHQ offers internship opportunities at various times throughout the year. Interns come face to face with the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the world's largest living coral reef aquarium.
For more information: http://www.reefhq.com.au/involved/intern/index.html

Research Experience for Undergraduates - Summer in South Africa
The University of Tennessee (UT) Center for Environmental Biotechnology provides a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site called "Biogeochemical Educational Experiences--South Africa" (BEE-SA). Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), BEE-SA brings together U.S. and South African students and faculty mentors in South Africa for 7 weeks to examine the strange and unusual microbial life forms that exist in the deepest mines in the world, in hot springs and in contaminated sites.
For more information: http://geomicro.utk.edu/

RFF - Summer Internship Program
Resources for the Future (RFF) offers a variety of professional internships and academic fellowships and internships. Academic programs at RFF promote research and policy analysis in RFF's discipline fields by supporting work at colleges, universities, and other institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere, and by bringing researchers to RFF to contribute to projects underway and to the formulation of new lines of inquiry.
For more information: http://www.rff.org/rff/About/Fellowships_and_Internships/Index.cfm

RISE at Rutgers/UMDNJ
Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) is an undergraduate SUMMER research program to advance diversity in science, math and engineering. RISE is jointly sponsored by two of the nation's leading public research institutions -- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). 20-25 outstanding undergraduates are chosen to participate in cutting edge research in the sciences, math, and engineering under the guidance of prominent faculty mentors. Participants are paid a stipend and receive free on-campus housing. Underrepresented students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, and those who are the first generation in their families to attend college minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Admission to RISE is highly competitive.
For more information: http://rise.rutgers.edu/

The Student Conservation Association
SCA Internships are available in many disciplines, sites, and term lengths and are expense-paid positions -- including housing, regular stipends, and insurance. They also offer education grants of up to $4,725 upon completion of service.
For more information: http://www.sca-inc.org/

Shoals Marine Laboratory, Cornell University
The Shoals Marine Laboratory is offers several summer Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Fellowships. The internships provide students with exceptional experience and training in field and laboratory research in marine biology. Each intern is paired with a faculty mentor and becomes an integral part of his/her research program.
For more information: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/research/pr-uo.htm

Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research & Science (SOARS)
SOARS' goal is to increase ethnic diversity within the scientific community of the future. This ten-week program starts in early June and continues through mid-August.
For more information: http://www.ucar.edu/soars or contact soars@ucar.edu.

Summer Research in Marine Biology - Grice Marine Laboratory
College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
This program is designed to provide undergraduate students with a modern research experience employing physiological, cellular and molecular techniques to address questions in areas such as environmental bioindicators, developmental biology, acid-base physiology, immunology and population genetics of marine organisms.
For more information:http://www.cofc.edu/~grice/summer.htm

Tropical Field Courses
The Institute for Tropical Ecology & Conservation is a nonprofit NGO in the United States and in the Republic of Panama. ITEC has its home office in Gainesville, Florida and operates the Bocas del Toro Biological Station in Panama.
For more information: http://www.itec-edu.org

University of Delaware - Lewes, DE
Several summer internships are awarded to conduct guided research in marine science. Interns work with faculty and research staff in a graduate student atmosphere on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, marine geology, or marine biochemistry.
For more information: http://www.ocean.udel.edu/graduate/reu.html

University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program - MSURF
The Sea Grant Marine Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MSURF) places selected students into a ten-week intensive research training program that requires the students to execute a research project in marine science or marine bioproducts engineering under the supervision and guidance of a faculty mentor. The program also run 5 workshops that train the students to write a research proposal, give public presentations, and to compile their results in the format of a research note.
For more information: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/SEAGRANT/MSURF_website/www/index.php

University of Rhode Island - Narragansett, RI
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography (SURFO) program is an 11-week program designed primarily for science students who will have just completed their junior year. The program can include lab work, data analysis, instrumentation development, dynamical modeling, or a research cruise.
For more information: http://espo.gso.uri.edu/%7Esurfo/

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Center for Great Lakes Studies
This research experience for undergraduates program provides students with academic, laboratory, and field training in aquatic sciences including extensive field research opportunities.
For more information: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/GLWI/reu.html or email cglsreu@uwm.edu

Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Gloucester Point, VA
The basis of the Summer Intern Program is a highly individualized research experience for each student coupled with group activities. As an intern in the VIMS/SMS program, you'll work closely with a mentor, and often within the context of a research team, to develop an individual project.
For more information: http://www.vims.edu/education/interns.html

Waterfront Research Intern, Center for Marine Resource Studies
Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I.
The School for Field Studies is seeking to fill 3 intern positions at the Center for Marine Resource Studies, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I. The positions are for 6 or 12 months duration, starting in May, July and August. The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program administration, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance. Interns assist the Diving Safety Officer in the implementation of the dive and waterfront program, activities, and operations including the safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling, swimming, and boating activities conducted at the Center.
For more information: http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/974_internship_in_turks_caicos.cfm

The Whale Center of New England
The Whale Center offers annual spring, summer, and fall internships to undergraduate students. Internship applicants should have the following: A background in biology, zoology, or related field; Some knowledge of research methods and design; An ability to work, live and communicate well with others; Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab. College credit may be arranged by the student through their department or as an independent research program at their college or university.
For more information: www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm or email at info@whalecenter.org

The Whitney Laboratory for Marine BioScience, University of Florida
The Whitney Laboratory offers training in marine biomedical research and biotechnology to students interested in exploring a career in science. Students receive hands-on research experience in the exciting areas of cellular, molecular, and neurobiology. In cooperation with a faculty supervisor, students choose a project which fits with ongoing investigations and can be completed within a ten to twelve week training period. Interns are paid a weekly stipend and receive free housing.
For more information: http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/reu/undergrad.htm

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)- Summer Student Fellowships
Summer Student Fellowships offer independent research opportunities for college and university undergraduates who have completed their junior or senior years. Candidates may be studying any of the fields of science, mathematics, or engineering. Fellowship recipients choose research projects with the guidance of WHOI research staff and report on them at the end of the fellowhip period. They also participate in a one-day practicum at sea. This program aims to provide hands-on experience in ocean studies to a promising group of students and potential career interest in oceanography and/or marine policy.
For more information: www.whoi.edu/education

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