Masters Intern - Environmental Effects of Marine Energy

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Seattle, Washington

About The Position

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a collaborative and enthusiastic Master’s intern to work on marine energy and other ocean-related research. The intern will work primarily on projects involving the environmental and socioeconomic effects of marine energy, including wave, tidal, ocean current, thermal, and salinity-gradient energy. The role involves synthesizing and interpreting scientific information for interdisciplinary projects and sharing that knowledge with stakeholders. The intern may also contribute to community engagement and aquaculture projects. The position is part-time during the academic year, with a flexible schedule to accommodate coursework, and transitions to full-time (40 hours per week) during academic breaks. The Coastal Sciences Division is headquartered at PNNL-Sequim on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula and conducts research related to marine and coastal resources, environmental chemistry, water resources modeling, marine engineering, environmental modeling and monitoring, and national security.

Requirements

Must be matriculated or enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
Must be in a master's program in marine science, earth or environmental science, environmental or marine policy, ecology, oceanography, geography, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Strong background in marine and environmental affairs, marine science, or a related field.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, such as marine energy, ocean observing technology, aquaculture, and renewable energy resource assessment.
Excellent organizational and independent research skills.
Aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers and scientists, international partners, community leaders and organizations, U.S. Department of Energy colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience engaging in science-policy processes.
Knowledge and experience synthesizing and communicating scientific information for diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and with a team of scientists, engineers, and policy analysts.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting, with experience across marine science, marine policy, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Manage independent work assigned by team members.
Communicate proactively while completing tasks.
Contribute positively to team dynamics to help meet project goals.
Apply critical thinking to support and enhance knowledge management around marine energy.
Synthesize and interpret scientific information for interdisciplinary projects.
Disseminate scientific knowledge to stakeholders.
Potentially contribute to community engagement and aquaculture projects.