We have a fabulous new internship opportunity posted on our website for an intern to work with the scientific applications of industrial Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The intern will have the incredible opportunity to work on a drill ship on the Gulf of Mexico to analyze industrial ROV data. During the internship, the student will have a chance to use their skills in marine biology to analyze planktonic organisms! During the internship, the interns will take 3 classes in helicopter safety - because you will have the incredible opportunity to travel by helicopter to the drill ship! This internship will be especially relevant for those of you who are interested in working with using ROVs for scientific purposes or in marine biology. The position will last 6 weeks from late June- early August (the dates are flexible). The intern will receive a stipend of $350/week, room and board and all travel expenses will be covered! The application deadline is April 7th, 2006.

Interested? READ ON:

DESCRIPTION:
Assist in examination and analysis of ROV video imagery of planktonic organisms collected from industrial ROVs in the Gulf of Mexico and off the West African coast. Supervise activities of undergraduate student workers conducting video analysis of ROV data. Work with a commercial ROV operator and an oceanographer to develop survey strategies to census planktonic marine organisms. Project will be based at LSU in the department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences for 6 weeks during the summer of 2006. Project will involve offshore travel via helicopter to drill ships supporting ROV operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The intern will be required to take and pass a series of safety classes, including helicopter underwater egress training, which will be conducted while in Louisiana. This internship opportunity is funded by the Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership using Existing industrial Technology" (SERPENT) project aims to make cutting-edge ROV technology and data more accessible to the world's science community, sharing knowledge and progressing deep-sea research. The program will interact with science and conservation groups globally and transparently communicate our project to the public to increase the awareness of our fragile marine resources. For more information, please visit: http://www.serpentproject.com/

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Required:

• 18 years of age or more
• U.S. citizen; or appropriate visa status for foreigners
• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication/writing skills MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Database management/spreadsheet
• Biological field survey/sampling methods
• Leadership skills

Desirable (but not required):

• Web site development/HTML
• Knowledge of marine safety

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete an application packet by March 26, 2006 and email or mail the packet to Lani Clough, MATE’s Internship Coordinator.

Application packet:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter describing your ideal internship, career goals, and skills / academic background
• Your Unofficial transcript
• A Letter(s) of recommendation from an instructor, academic advisor, or employer
• Complete a MATE Internship Application online at http://www.marinetech.org/education/internships/applications.php (once you press submit it will automatically be sent to me!)

Please apply now!

If you have questions or need assistance with your application, please contact:
Lani Clough
MATE Internship Coordinator
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-4011

For the internship description, please visit:
http://www.marinetech.org/education/internships/avail_intern.php? phase=2&page=1140027438

For more generalized information on our internship program, please visit:
http://www.marinetech.org/education/internships.php

For available internships, please visit: http://www.marinetech.org/education/internships/avail_intern.php