At-Sea AND LAND-BASED MARINE TECHNICAL Internship Opportunities for College Students
The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the
2024 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION DEADLINE 1: DECEMBER 4, 2023
APPLY BY DECEMBER 4, 2023 to be considered for internships that start as early as January. Your application will be reviewed for all internships in 2024 depending on your availability the entire year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 2: JANUARY 22, 2024
APPLY BY JANUARY 22, 2024 to be considered for internships that start between April and December. Your application will be reviewed for all internships that begin April and after depending on your availability the rest of the year.
This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea and in the shipyard, and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies, equipment and marine technical professionals. Please share this announcement with students and recent graduates you think would be interested and qualified.
Internship Description: The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 1 long-term (approximately 6 months) and 12-14 short-term (2-12 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2024. Departure dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. We will first select candidates for internships starting in Winter, Spring, and then in Summer and Fall. Apply early if you are available the entire year in 2024; applications will stay on file.
The selected interns will work with marine technicians and other crew members on shore and at sea and learn how to operate and maintain a variety of scientific and navigational equipment in support of shipboard scientific research. The program will pay a stipend of $600 per week plus airfare, lodging and other approved travel expenses. Interns will work, eat, and sleep aboard the research vessel, and be provided lodging and a meal plan off ship as needed. Internship projects will vary from one hosting organization to another and correspond to the objectives set by each specific cruise mission. Shipboard sleeping arrangements vary vessel to vessel. Previous interns have worked on cruises to support science projects ranging from chemical oceanography to marine biology, seafloor mapping surveys, geological studies, ROV missions, and much more! Many successful internships have resulted in job offers. Please email Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager, maria@unols.org, with questions about the program and life aboard research vessels.
To apply, read the requirements listed below, contact professional references, prepare your documents in advance, and complete the online application:
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM (CLOSED)
PLEASE NOTE: The application form for the 2024 program is currently closed. New announcements will be emailed for next year's program in the Fall of 2024. Thank you for your continued interest!
Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
- A valid U.S. passport is required for internships that require international travel.
- Applicants must be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
- Applicants should be interested in the field of Marine Technology in support of oceanographic research.
- Previous time at sea is not required, but highly desirable. Being on a multi-week research cruise is not a good time to learn you are not able to work due to motion sickness.
- Applicants may be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and be tested before boarding the ship.
Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):
- Contact information for three (3) professional references.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in Marine Technology, and why you believe you’re an ideal candidate for the internship program. Letters can be addressed to Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager.
- Your most current professional resume.
- A copy of your unofficial transcript(s).
- A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2024 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form
To download a PDF copy of this announcement:
2024 UNOLS-MATE Marine Technical Internship Program Annuncement
To continue receiving updated announcements: Internship Contact Form
Thank you so much for your continued interest in our program!
Rachel Gaines working on an ROV during her MATE Internship on the E/V Nautilus |
To help prepare students to be competitive and prepared for employment upon graduation, the MATE Center has developed the At-Sea Technical Internship Program. Interns work as marine technicians aboard sea-going research vessels that are part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and the United States Coast Guard.
See "I want to be an Intern" page to learn more.
Do you want to understand the nitty gritty details of what it is like to be a marine technician? Check out the Knowledge and Skill Guidelines for Oceanographic Instrumentation Technicians.
To see what our interns do, check out their blogs!
We look forward to receiving your application and hope that the MATE Center will be able to help you achieve your academic and career goals!
Funding for this REU site is provided by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Ocean Sciences.