WHO
Ten educators and
undergraduate and
graduate students
WHEN
June 16 –
August 22, 2008
APPLICATIONS
Must be
received by
February 22, 2008
STIPEND
$500/week for 10 weeks
Support may be provided for travel to California.
POTENTIAL INTERNSHIPS
Ocean observation systems
Ocean-floor mapping
Web design
Microbiology Sensor development
Geology • Seismology
Physical oceanography
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Deep-sea ecology
In situ chemical analyses
Software engineering
Video technology
Science writing
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,
OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
George I. Matsumoto
2008 Internship Program
MBARI
7700 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA
95039-9644
mage at mbari.org
Fax: (831) 775-1620
Internship Program
Participate in a ten-week mentored internship program
(June 16 – August 22, 2008)
With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that includes research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to explore the deep ocean, MBARI offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and educators.
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is to serve as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology. MBARI strives to achieve this mission through the development of better instruments, systems, and methods for scientific research in the deep ocean. MBARI emphasizes peer relationships between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. Teams at MBARI use cutting-edge technology to develop equipment, software, and research methods to meet the specific needs of deep-sea research.
The focus of the MBARI internship is on the intern’s professional development—learning research techniques and improving communication and collaboration skills. Each intern will have an MBARI mentor who will supervise a specific project. Interns will also serve as peer-mentors to other interns.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation. and an online supplemental information form. The cover letter should include a statement of your specific research interests, complete contact details (phone numbers and email address, if available), and relevant coursework and grades received. Potential project descriptions are now available and applicants must indicate project preferences in their cover letters.
Deadline: All materials must be received by February 22, 2008. Application material (including letters of recommendation) can be sent via fax (831 775 1620), regular post, or by email. If you send it by email, please send it to both George Matsumoto and to Alta Anzalone as George will be out of the country for a few weeks. Selected candidates will be contacted by mid-March.
Stipend and Housing: There is a weekly stipend of ~$500 for the 10-week program (June 16 –August 22, 2008). Support may be provided for travel to California. Summer interns will be offered assistance in locating housing. If you are accepted into the program, more details will be forwarded to you. Rooms in the Monterey and Santa Cruz areas cost approximately $500-$650/month; food costs approximately $200/month. The Monterey area is a popular spot during the summer, so interns are encouraged to arrange accommodations as early as possible. MBARI may be able to arrange carpool transportation to and from MBARI facilities in Moss Landing.
MBARI is located in Moss Landing on the Central Coast of California, approximately 35 kilometers north of Monterey and 35 kilometers south of Santa Cruz.