Jobs & Internships

The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for a 10-week position in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will participate in studies of carbon cycle processes in ocean ecosystems, particularly deep particle flux materials collected in the Oceanic Flux Program (OFP) deep ocean sediment traps in the Sargasso Sea. The REU project will be flexible depending upon the interests and qualifications of the student. Past undergraduate projects have included organic and inorganic chemical and isotopic studies of the flux, and biological studies using image analysis of the seasonality in fluxes of biogenic components of the flux (e.g. calcareous microplankton, aggregates.)

Course/Program Dates: Jun 09, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025

Application due date: Mar 30, 2025

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) invites undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences to apply to the NSF REU Biological Discovery in Woods Hole Program. Faculty with expertise in molecular and cell biology, neurobiology & behavior, physiology, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology will guide ten highly motivated undergraduate students in this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSFREU) program.

Each undergraduate student will be placed in the laboratory of an MBL research scientist and fully participate in all laboratory exercises and activities. The program will provide a stipend and room and board for the duration of the program. Students from small colleges or from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Course/Program Dates: Jun 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025

Priority Deadline: February 15, 2025

Application due date: Mar 10, 2025

The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for two 10-week positions in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The successful applicants will work as part of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project examining the effects of sea-level, climate change, and changes in human land use of the marshes, estuaries and watersheds surrounding Plum Island Sound, MA. Housing will be provided at the field house in Newbury, MA.

Course/Program Dates: Jun 09, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025

Application due date: Mar 07, 2025

The MBL Ecosystems Center seeks a full-time Research Assistant I or II starting as soon as December 2024 and continuing to February 2026 to assist with research on biogeochemical transport and processing in coupled watershed-estuary systems recovering from eutrophication. This position will include field and lab work in estuaries fringing the coast of Cape Cod.

Specific tasks will be to collect and process surface water and groundwater samples, conduct nutrient analyses, measure phytoplankton and suspended matter concentrations, assist with deploying, downloading and analyzing data from field instruments including current meters, water-level sensors and multiparameter sondes. Experience with spectrophotometry, elemental analysis, and automated nutrient analyzers is helpful. Proficiency in Excel and some experience with R or MatLab Programming is necessary. The successful applicant should also be willing to help with basic preparations for field work such as organizing, cleaning and maintaining gear and small boats.

Requisition Number: RESEA001777

Posted: December 13, 2024

The MBL Ecosystems Center seeks a temporary full-time Research Assistant I starting as soon as December 2024 and continuing to February 2025 to assist with research on biogeochemical transport and processing in coupled watershed-estuary systems recovering from eutrophication. This position will include field and lab work in estuaries fringing the coast of Cape Cod.

Specific tasks will be to collect and process surface water and groundwater samples, conduct nutrient analyses, measure phytoplankton and suspended matter concentrations, assist with deploying, downloading and analyzing data from field instruments including current meters, water-level sensors and multiparameter sondes. Experience with spectrophotometry, elemental analysis, and automated nutrient analyzers is helpful. Proficiency in Excel and some experience with R-Programming is necessary. The successful applicant should also be willing to help with basic preparations for field work such as organizing, cleaning and maintaining gear and small boats.

Requisition Number: RESEA001778

Posted: December 13, 2024

Oversees student life for SEA undergraduate and high school programs, which includes a range of responsibilities such as hiring and supervising program assistants, managing non-academic student issues such as physical and mental health concerns, and communicating with parents/home institutions/partners as needed.

Pre-program preparation and student communication: Coordinate medical reviews, visa processing, travel plans, learning and physical accommodations requests, and field questions from students and families beginning 90 days before the program start date.

Maintain a knowledge of best practices in study abroad/experiential programming, including health and safety protocols, risk management, and crisis response.

Serve as a co-chair of SEA’s DEI committee; develop resources and implement policies focused on contemporary best practices in higher education related to issues of belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Supervises Program Assistants.

Calling all Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassadors!
Are you a young person passionate about the ocean and the natural environment? Want to become an environmental leader at your school or in your community? Looking for ways to develop the skills you need to engage in conservation opportunities? Apply to the new NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program!

The application for Cohort 3 is open. The deadline to apply is January 5, 2025. Any interested individual between the ages of 13 and 18 from the United States and U.S. territories are encouraged to apply. The program will start on January 22, 2025 with virtual meetings once a month until December 10, 2025.

More info and how to apply >>

Application for the 2025 Explorer-in-Training Program is now open!

This year, the Explorer-in-Training program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 10-week, summertime opportunities and (b) 2-4 week expedition-based opportunities. The 10-week internships provide students an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through long-term projects supported by mentors in NOAA Ocean Exploration and partner organizations. The 2-4 week expedition-based internships involve participation in NOAA Ocean Exploration-supported expeditions aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer supporting seafloor mapping operations, giving participants the chance to contribute to mission efforts while gaining tangible skills that can benefit their future pursuits.

Informational Webinar

NOAA Ocean Exploration will hold a 60-minute virtual webinar for interested applicants on January 9, 2025 from 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The session will provide an overview of the Explorer-in-Training program, including available internship themes for 2025, eligibility and application requirements, important dates, and available resources. Register here to attend.

Application Deadlines

Applications for the 10-week summer internship opportunities will be accepted until January 31, 2025. Applications for the 2-4 week expedition-based ocean mapping internship will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of January 31, 2025.

More info and how to apply >>

Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s North American office is offering a full-time paid 12-week, entry-level Marine Mammal Conservation Internship to candidates with little to no prior experience. The internship dates are for spring between February – May 2025 and summer between May – August 2025. This opportunity will help to build skills relevant to the field of marine conservation while providing interns with insight into the inner workings of a non-profit as well as job skills transferable to any field.

Submission period: Open through December 9, 2024, 11:59 PM ET, or until we reach a maximum of 50 applications, whichever comes first.

More info and how to apply >>

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Library seeks a forward-thinking and user-focused candidate for the position of Librarian for STEM, serving as liaison for the departments of biology, chemistry & biochemistry, and mathematics; the School for Marine Science & Technology; and may include parts of the College of Engineering. As a member of the Research and Information Literacy Services team, the Librarian for STEM provides reference and instructional services to the university community. All librarians have leadership responsibilities and contribute to the goals and strategic direction of the library and university through active participation on committees, task forces, and working groups.

Job Summary

The Chemical Sensors Lab in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to work with a cross-disciplinary team focused on developing biogeochemical sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications.  Areas of interest include the ocean carbon system, coral reef health, microplastics, sea level rise, and deep ocean exploration. Significant duties include designing, prototyping, testing, and characterizing various sensor systems on the lab bench, leading electrical engineering tasks including board design and fabrication, and subsequently deploying and validating the sensors at sea.  Familiarity with optics or optical sensing and/or ocean sensors is a plus.  Strong technical skills and ability to document engineering designs required. A desire to propose and pursue novel ideas and technologies is encouraged.  This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.

The Museum is looking for an individual to drive our Coastal Explorer RV. The RV is a mobile, informal educational outreach vehicle that provides an opportunity to bring hands-on STEM experiences directly to schools, libraries, and other institutions.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Conservation Biologist I at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Full job description and application instructions

Program Dates: Sunday, July 6 - Friday,  July 11, 2025

With a heavy dose of the latest and greatest science and engineering research delivered by MIT researchers and lecturers, SEPT uniquely reaches teachers through a drink of knowledge from the MIT "firehose."  The program captures a snapshot of MIT and delivers it to teachers for one week every summer.

Educational Opportunity

WPI will be offering a new master’s program focused on Integrated STEM Education. The program’s courses combine research and practical tasks, aligned with standards and best practices in the field of STEM education. Courses are offered online and scheduled during the evening and summers, meeting the needs of working professionals. Full time educators will benefit from WPI’s generously discounted tuition rate of $500 per credit. See information about the program and its courses, as well as graduate registration. Apply by Sun., Dec. 15 to start classes this Jan.! Email Mia with questions.

The STEM Education Center endeavors to transform STEM education to be meaningful, inclusive and impactful through PreK-12 teacher education. The Center’s Operations Coordinator manages the daily operations of the Center and is the primary contact to stakeholders and partners who engage with the Center. They provide administrative, marketing, and budgetary/financial support for the Center’s operations. In addition, the Operations Coordinator serves as the program manager for the Central Massachusetts STEM Network (CMSN) Ecosystem, as well as supporting other growth areas of the Center.

Applications are being reviewed. Deadline to apply is November 9. 2024.

WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome candidates who can support our commitment to belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Paid internship opportunity for Cape Cod Community College students at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, MA. Students participate in a short course on Blue Economy topics (20 hours, January 7-10 and 14-17, 9:30-11:30am), then continue in an internship at WHOI for the spring semester (50 hours, flexible schedule). The interns will be placed in a research group at WHOI.

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for 2 years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

Position Overview 

CCF is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as its Land Stewardship Technician. The individual will work under the Director of Land Stewardship and the Executive Director to monitor and manage 800+ acres under CCF stewardship.  The individual will ensure regular monitoring of CCF conservation properties and restrictions. They will also be responsible for trail maintenance, mowing, brush cutting, chain sawing, and invasive plant removal and habitat restoration. They will assist in organizing volunteer events to manage CCF lands and in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers for CCF Volunteer Land Steward Program.

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

Originally formed in 1965 by a small group concerned with the preservation of the natural habitats of the island of Martha’s Vineyard, today VCS takes a broad view of conservation. In addition to traditional land protection, addressing the Island’s current and future environmental challenges increasingly requires an informed and mobilized public. Through public education, local political advocacy, and legal defense work, we promote community action in pursuit of a healthy environment and sustainable future.

New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) offers marine wildlife internships to upper level high school students, college students, and professionals in southeastern Massachusetts. Internships provide research opportunities, field experience, non-profit management, and skills building to those interested in marine science. Hands-on experience with field research techniques and data analysis better prepares young professionals for similar opportunities in their chosen field.