[Coral-List] AOML Coral Program Internship Opportunity

[Nathan Formel - NOAA Affiliate]

The Coral Program at NOAA’s AOML in Miami (
https://www.coral.noaa.gov/research/accrete.html), part of AOML's Ocean
Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED -
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocean-chemistry-ecosystems-division/) and the
University of Miami's Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric
Studies (CIMAS - https://cimas.rsmas.miami.edu/), is accepting applications
for a one-year internship position, offered annually to a highly motivated
recent college graduate interested in gaining experience in the fields
of coral reef ecology and ocean acidification research.


The Coral Program is actively researching how climate change and ocean
acidification will be, and already are, affecting the construction
(coral growth, calcification) and breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution)
of coral reef ecosystems, as well as the associated ramifications these
processes have for ecosystem function. The successful applicant will work
with a diverse team of scientists, postdocs, and students at NOAA and UM
laboratories in Miami, Florida.


During the year, the intern will gain extensive hands-on experience with
laboratory and field research including, but not limited to, experiments using
cutting edge technology and an ‘omics approach (
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/omics/#coralomics) conducted in the CIMAS/AOML
Experimental Reef Lab (ERL -
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/experimental-reef-lab/) ) to inform and enhance
coral restoration efforts, involvement in the National Coral Reef
Monitoring Plan (NCRMP - https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ncrmp/), analysis of
carbonate chemistry for ocean acidification research, SCUBA diving and
fieldwork in the Florida Keys (
https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/co2/story/Cheeca+Rocks), CT scanning of coral (
http://www.icenochs.com/interests-1/#/new-page/) and reef frameworks (
http://www.icenochs.com/interests-1/#/new-page-1/), as well as 3D scanning
and printing for scientific instrument development (
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/advanced-manufacturing-lab/).


The position will be advised by Dr. Ian Enochs and at the conclusion of the
year-long internship, the successful applicant will be expected to present
a talk on their work. Current AAUS authorization is required for
participation in scuba diving operations. The position will be paid hourly,
totaling roughly $36k over the year.


Please send a CV and letter of interest to nathan.formel at noaa.gov, with
"Coral Program internship application" in the subject line. Applications
must be received by November 19th, 2021.


Thank you for your time and interest.

Best,
Nathan Formel
Coral Restoration Projects Manager
AOML Coral Program

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*Nathan Formel, M.S.*
Coral Restoration Projects Manager
AOML Coral Program
Senior Research Associate I
UM/CIMAS, NOAA/AOML
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
P. 305.361.4514