[ES_JOBS_NET] NOAA AOML Coral Program Internship Opportunity

[Michael Studivan - NOAA Affiliate]

Job Title: Coral Program Intern

Job Location: Miami, Florida

Wage: $20/hr, 40 hours per week

Application Deadline: October 16, 2023

Job Description

The Coral Program at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab
(AOML) in Miami (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-reef-ecosystems/), part of
AOML's Ocean
Chemistry and Ecosystems Division and the University of Miami's Cooperative
Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS;
https://cimas.earth.miami.edu/), is accepting applications for a one-year
internship position, offered annually to a highly motivated recent graduate
interested in gaining experience in the fields of coral reef ecology and
ocean acidification research.

The Coral Program is actively researching how climate change and ocean
acidification affect the construction (coral growth, calcification) and
breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution) of coral reef ecosystems, as well as
the associated ramifications these processes have for ecosystem function.
The successful applicant will work with a diverse team of scientists,
postdocs, and students at NOAA and UM laboratories.

Roles and Responsibilities

   -

   Participation in laboratory and field research experiments using ‘omics
   approaches (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/omics/#coralomics)
   -

   Involvement in National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP;
   https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ncrmp/)
   -

   SCUBA diving and fieldwork
   -

   Participation in experiments using cutting-edge technologies conducted
   in the Experimental Reef Lab (
   https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/experimental-reef-lab/) to inform and enhance
   coral restoration efforts (
   https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-restoration-and-resilience/)
   -

   3D scanning and printing for scientific instrument development (
   https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/advanced-manufacturing-lab/)


Key Qualifications

   -

   General knowledge and interest in coral reef ecology research
   -

   Current AAUS authorization for scientific diving
   -

   Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers
   -

   Strong attention to detail as well as oral and written communication
   skills


Supervision Received
The position will be advised by Nicole Besemer and Dr. Michael Studivan and
at the conclusion of the year-long internship, the successful applicant
will be expected to present a talk on their work.


Please send a CV and letter of interest to both nicole.besemer at noaa.gov and
michael.studivan at noaa.gov with "Coral Program internship application" in
the subject line. Applications must be received by October 16th, 2023.

Michael
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Michael Studivan, Ph.D.
Assistant Scientist
University of Miami, CIMAS
NOAA-AOML Affiliate
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
Office: (305) 361-4361
michaelstudivan.weebly.com
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