Gulf of Maine Research Institute-University of Maine 2014 Summer Internship Program, Portland, Maine
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) catalyzes solutions to the complex challenges of ocean stewardship and economic growth in the Gulf of Maine bioregion. Our dynamic fusion of science, education, and community gives us range to effect change from multiple directions, while our objectivity and commitment to collaboration make us the go-to organization for marine communities grappling with contentious issues, management transitions, and new business systems. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has established a formal, competitive summer internship program for undergraduate students to support our staff on a portfolio of projects focused on fishery ecosystem research, community, and education programs. Internships at GMRI provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experiences at sea and in our lab. GMRI is seeking interns for the summer of 2014. These are 10-week summer internships that usually run from the first week of June through mid-August. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is located on the waterfront in Portland, Maine. GMRI has a strong partnership with the University of Maine, School of Marine Sciences, and some of these positions may be supported and advised by UMaine personnel based at GMRI. Internships are available in the areas of biological fish sampling, ecosystem monitoring, fisheries economic, fish distribution modeling, climate adaptation initiatives, sustainable seafood, and Fisheries Technical Assistance. For full descriptions, visit our website http://www.gmri.org/about/display.asp?a=2&b=4&c=20. Application instructions are noted on the internship announcement for 2014. GMRI will begin reviewing applications on February 12, 2014. Applications received after this time will be reviewed only if internship positions have not already been filled. Questions should be emailed to [email protected]. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this address. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status or any other legally protected status. In order to comply with local, state and federal Affirmative Action and Equal Employment regulations we need to identify certain applicant data which will only be used for reporting to government agencies. You are not required by law to provide this data. The data you provide on this form will be kept confidential, used solely for statistical purposes and maintained separately from your employment application. This data will not be used to make a decision about your employment.
