MaST Center (Redondo, WA)

Looking for an energetic person who wants to engage with the public, communicate marine issues in meaningful ways and help manage a group of citizen scientists and volunteers.

 

The position is listed at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=62642&fromSearch=true

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position will start on September 16^th.

 

UW College of the Environment

To learn more information about these opportunities please follow this link: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ea8c7ebba3a13df12186eda61&id=a10e5c8731&e=680172e9a2

AmeriCorps MaST Center in Redondo, Washington

The MaST Center in Redondo, Washington (just south of SeaTac airport) has a NEW AmeriCorps position available.

We are looking for an energetic person who is passionate about marine mammals and environmental education.

The position is listed at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=55288&fromSearch=true

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

Dr. Kaddee Lawrence

Executive Director

Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center

Highline College

klawrence@highline.edu

Alaskan Observers Inc.

Alaskan Observers Inc. is recruiting field biologists right now. The company is based in Seattle with most work taking place on commercial fishing vessels in Alaska. It payswell and provides good training/field experience for recent graduates. Training begins on the Seattle NOAA campus in June/July.
please follow this link for more information: http://www.alaskanobservers.com/jobs.html

Science under Sail Institute For Exploration (SUSiE)

Science under Sail Institute For Exploration (SUSiE) has re-opened the application process to fill an open spot aboard Leg 3. With a last minute cancellation, we have one position now available (with scholarship for the right person) to be filled immediately. We are looking for serious applicants (undergrads, grads, and gap year) who are ready to climb aboard and participate in a unique off-the-grid coral reef science & sailing expedition.  Complete details can be found inside the online application.
Leg 3 Expedition dates are: July 9 - July 26
 

Visit www.scienceundersail.org & click apply to access the online application.

UW Undergraduate - Summer Jobs

 Washington Sea Grant funded research project to restore native Olympia oyster populations in Puget Sound.

The specifics

§  10-20 hours per week from June – September, mostly concentrated in late June through mid-August.

§  Will have an expectation of availability over summer. Ideally, you would not be taking classes or have another job during the time you are working on the project. If you need to take classes or maintain a separate job, we will need to make a prior agreement about your commitment to this work.

§  Possibility of continuing work for credit in fall and beyond.

Looking for

§  Students who are excited to learn about marine biology and are passionate about marine conservation. This is the key requirement.

§  Preference will be given to:

§  Students already working in my lab (but no experience necessary).

§  Students who are interested in working on this project beyond this summer.

§  Students who would like to use this project to move them towards their career goals (ex. graduate school, agency work, education, or something related in some way).

§  Students from traditionally under-represented groups in the sciences are encouraged to apply.

§  Students will be encouraged to apply for additional funding through scholarships (ex. Mary Gates, Mary Cline). Students will also be encouraged to present their work to an outside audience.

 

How to apply

By May 1, please email the following to bjbecker at uw dot edu:

§  A 1-page document that explains why you want this position.

§  Name of at least 1 UWT professor to serve as a reference.

§  Unofficial transcript

For more information

See our lab webpage at: http://faculty.washington.edu/bjbecker 

Tacoma Pierce-County Health Department

The position would be during the spring/summer of 2015.  The internship must be a degree requirement of the student’s college, university or certification.  

This internship is designed for those interested in pursuing, or exploring, a career in working outdoors in Environmental Health, Marine Biology or Environmental Sciences. The typical schedule will be 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for three or four days per week, Monday through Wednesday or Thursday, and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. 

Essential functions include: 

•           Outdoor field work such as collecting water samples;

•           Assisting with butter clam, varnish clam and mussel collection for toxin monitoring;

•           Assisting with toxic algae monitoring of area lakes;

•           Conducting surveys on marine and freshwater recreational activities;

•           Recording data and other information as required

•           Other related activities or tasks

The intern will be assigned to work as part of our Surface Water Program team.  There will also be opportunities to job shadow within other programs at the Health Department as time allows.

Possession of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driver’s abstract and the ability to successfully pass a background investigation are required prior to assignment.

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities for this internship. It is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned. 

Please submit a brief summary of why this opportunity is of interest to you, the degree you are seeking, any relevant courses taken and experience and your contact information by April 17, 2015.  Please e-mail your information to Lindsay Tuttle or Ray Hanowell at: surfacewaterintern@tpchd.org

Undergraduate Internships - Dauphin Island Sea Lab in the Marine Ecology Lab (Dauphin Island, AL)

*Undergraduate Internships at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in the Marine Ecology Lab *

***Application Deadline*: **
Summer Applications - March 9, 2015, 11:59pm CST Fall Applications -  June 15, 2015, 11:59pm CST

***Position description***
The Marine Ecology Lab is looking for interns to help conduct research on several on-going projects in various nearshore benthic habitats along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Research will be based out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab located on Dauphin Island, Alabama at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
Interns will work closely with Dr. Ken Heck, his lab technicians and graduate students.

We are looking for interns for both summer and fall seasons. The duration of the internship is between 3 and 6 months. The internship will have a flexible start date with summer interns arriving in May/June and fall interns arriving in August/September. You may apply for both seasons if you wish.

Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activities which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous conditions. We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine ecology as a career.
Experience (although not necessary), as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.

*Eligibility*
Undergraduate juniors and seniors (at time of application) enrolled in marine programs or with marine experience are preferred. Recent graduates
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*How to Apply*
Visit http://www.disl.org/job_list/13 to download the application.