Masters Intern

About the Role

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic Masters intern to work on marine energy and other ocean-related research. The intern will focus on projects associated with environmental and socioeconomic effects of marine energy (wave, tidal, ocean current, thermal and salinity gradients).

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize and interpret scientific information for interdisciplinary projects.
• Disseminate knowledge to stakeholders.
• Manage independent work assigned by team members.
• Demonstrate proactive communication while completing tasks.
• Positively contribute to team dynamics towards meeting project goals.
• Apply critical thinking to support and enhance knowledge management around marine energy.
• May also work across projects in community engagement and aquaculture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Candidates must be matriculated/enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Ability to work part-time during the academic year with a flexible schedule to accommodate coursework.
• Ability to transition to full-time (40 hours per week) during academic breaks.

Qualifications

• Master's program in marine science, earth, or environmental science, environmental or marine policy, ecology, oceanography, geography, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in marine and environmental affairs, marine science, or related fields.
• Strong communication (both written and oral) skills are needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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/scientists, international partners, community leaders and organizations, colleagues at the U.S. Department of Energy, 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 as well as with a team of scientists, engineers, and policy analysts.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting, with experience working across marine science, marine policy, and community engagement.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. PNNL offers an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance and flexible work schedules.

Salary Range: $20.87/Hr. - $31.30/Hr.