<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello, if you are looking for a paid summer internship and have a background in ecology, marine biology, computer science, and/or biological data analysis, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has opportunities for students to conduct research with scientists at the Marine Mammal Laboratory.</div><div><br></div>The Marine Mammal Laboratory of NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center (MML/AFSC) and the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences (SAFS) request applications for student summer internships. Internships will be for about 10 weeks (during the period of June to September 2022; 40 hours per week) working on a marine mammal research project. <b><i>Each internship will be supported on a stipend of $5,400, provided in partnership by the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, the Marine Biology Program, and MML/AFSC.</i></b> Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it is currently unclear whether the internships will be conducted: 1) in-person at the offices of MML/AFSC at NOAA’s Sand Point campus (just north of Magnuson Park, Seattle) and fieldwork in Alaska, 2) virtually through online platforms, or 3) in a hybrid in-person/virtual arrangement. If feasible from a public health perspective, we hope that it will be possible to welcome interns to an in-person setting at the Sand Point campus and fieldwork. Successful applicants will be provided with a scientific mentor and online access to research resources associated with their projects.<br><br>The following marine mammal research projects may be available for internships during summer 2022 at the Marine Mammal Laboratory:<div><ol><li style="margin-left:15px"><b>Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion vital rates and demography<br></b>(MML/AFSC Mentor: Tom Gelatt (<a href="mailto:tom.gelatt@noaa.gov" target="_blank">tom.gelatt@noaa.gov</a>)</li><li style="margin-left:15px"><b>Using machine learning to estimate the abundance of spotted and ribbon seals<br></b>(MML/AFSC Mentor: Erin Moreland (<a href="mailto:erin.moreland@noaa.gov" target="_blank">erin.moreland@noaa.gov</a>)</li><li style="margin-left:15px"><b>Developing an interactive Shiny app for harbor seal abundance in Alaska<br></b>(MML/AFSC Mentor: Stacie Hardy (<a href="mailto:stacie.hardy@noaa.gov" target="_blank">stacie.hardy@noaa.gov</a>)</li></ol><div>SAFS values the strengths and professional experience that students, faculty, and staff bring to our community. We are committed to providing an excellent education to all of our students of every race, gender, class, nationality, physical ability, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We are proud of the different roles that our students, staff, and faculty play in the community of the School and the College of the Environment. Science is richer and the SAFS and MMML/AFSC communities are more vibrant when a diverse group of people participate in research. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our programs’ diversity through their life experiences, scholarship, and/or service to the institutions. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.<br><br><b>HOW TO APPLY: </b>Please submit the following by the deadline:<br><ul><li style="margin-left:15px">Online Application: <a href="https://forms.gle/9hshcHrqxZXBNQYe7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/9hshcHrqxZXBNQYe7</a></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Application Materials: upload (using form linked above) the following materials in one pdf. Save as “LastnameFirstname_MML2022.pdf” (where Lastname and Firstname are your name):</li><ul><li style="margin-left:15px">Recent resumé</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Unofficial UW transcript</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Letter of interest (maximum of four pages) – include the name of the project that most interests you and why; tell us about yourself and your research interests; explain how the internship will further your studies and career; include other information the selection committee should be aware of, such as what it means to you to have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li></ul></ul><b>DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:</b> March 15, 2022<br><br><b>DECISIONS:</b> Award notifications will be made by April 15, 2022<br></div><div><br></div><div>For more information on each research project, including required skills, please see the attached file.</div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><pre cols="72"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Best Regards,
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