Pacific Young Scientist Opportunity Internship Program Summer 2023

We have a paid summer internship opportunity  to do monk seal work (and other projects) in Honolulu in 2023! 

 

Deadlien to apply: February 28th, 2023

 

The internship is through the Pacific Young Scientist Opportunity program (PYSO). PYSO provides opportunities for students to gain professional experience in scientific research and focuses on recruiting, advising, and mentoring students who have been historically excluded from the sciences and underrepresented in environmental research and management professions.  

 

The internships are 10-12 weeks long during the summer and are open to eligible college students who carry at least 24 credits from an accredited college/university and who are located in Hawaii at the time of the internship. This year, of the 4 project openings, there is one project specifically focused on Hawaiian monk seals and could be a great opportunity for a student who is particularly interested in protected species field research and/or veterinary science. The selected intern will help us with our specimen database, and it is well suited for someone with interests in data management, specimen archiving and research. There will be opportunities to also receive mentorship from NOAA scientists, practice public speaking, gain familiarity with other monk seal science/recovery activities, etc.  

 

Please share the announcement widely! Eligibility requirements are listed below and directions on how to apply can be found here. Note that the deadline to apply is 2/28/23. 

 

• • United States citizens, nationals, and Lawful Permanent Residents. Employer-sponsored/petitioned work visas/employment authorizations will not be provided.
• • Full-time status as a degree-seeking undergraduate student who has earned no fewer than 24 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university, and who will not be graduating until after fall quarter/semester following the internship (sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors).
• • Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.
• • Majoring in a discipline or study area related to marine or atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of NOAA and the Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research programs and mission (for example, biological, social or physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education).
• • Ability to obtain security clearance (upon selection) to work in a federal facility including fingerprinting and background check.
• • Ability to participate for the entire duration of the internship. Internship durations are 10–12 continuous weeks, with flexible start and end dates to be determined after acceptance into the program based on mentor availability and intern school schedule.
• • Currently residing in Hawaiʻi. Based on the 2022 CIMAR temporary hiring guidelines under COVID-19, the selected intern in 2023 will need to physically reside in Hawaiʻi at the time of the PYSO internship.