Entity: SBC LTER
Paid: No
Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research (SBC LTER) internships are for students interested in kelp forest ecology, marine science and/or scientific SCUBA diving.
If helping run laboratory experiments and participating in field research, including beach surveys and scuba diving, is something of interest to you, apply at SBC LTER Volunteer Application and Waiver.
We encourage all motivated students to apply if you hope to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a marine science lab!
If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to email Darrin Ambat, dambat@ucsb.edu.
Entity: Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
Deadline: May 9, 2025 11:59PM PST
Paid: $20/hr (undergrad) / $22/hr (graduate)
The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory in the Marine Science Institute is seeking UCSB undergraduate and graduate students for a science communications internship.
Summary: The science communications intern will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory's internal- and external-facing science communications strategy while learning about the array of marine-related issues and solutions in the Lab’s diverse portfolio. The intern will build upon previous efforts to improve the reach, messaging, and impact of the Lab’s brand and communications. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the Lab’s social media, e-newsletters, and website. The intern will also take ownership over a self-driven and longer-term communications capstone project.
Timing: This is a part-time internship (10-15 hr/wk) for the Fall 2025 quarter with the potential to extend into the Winter and Spring 2026 quarters. An early start date in Summer 2025 would also be available for up to 20 hr/wk.
Compensation: $20/hr (undergrad) / $22/hr (graduate)
Learn more and apply: https://bosl.ucsb.edu/jobs/
To apply, please send the following to bosl-contact@ucsb.edu with the subject line “Science Communications Internship” by May 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST:
- Cover letter (max 1 page)
- Resume (max 1 page)
- Optional Personal Statement (<500 words)
- Work sample (e.g., 500 word writing sample or design product)
Student Assistant for Prof. James Kennett
Undergraduate
Paid: $32/hr
Marine geologist, Professor James Kennett, is seeking a junior undergraduate for a student assistant position starting in May at up to 10 hrs/week then going to up to 20 hrs/week in the summer. The student assistant position would continue at 10hrs/wk in the 2025–26 school year and possibly beyond.
Compensation: $32/hr
Duties
Perform (after initial training) a variety of analytical laboratory procedures involving separation of various sediment particles and aliquots using light microscope and preparing samples for Scanning Electron Microscope analysis. Ensure accurate identification of specimens separated for analyses. Compile data from lab experiments, and plot quantitative data. Maintain laboratory and equipment.
Assist Professor Kennett with e-mail communication, literature searches, and computer support. Assist with preparation of new papers, tables and graphs for publication as needed. Skill with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and graphics required.
To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to Professor James Kennett kennett@geol.ucsb.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.