​​Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions Intern​

LocationHybrid out of an EDF office in San Francisco, CA, Boston MA, with reputed company to be remote U.S. Intern supervisor is in Seattle, WA and other team members are in Massachusetts. TermFall 2026 HoursPart-time (10 hr/week) or Full-time (35 hr/week) Application MaterialsInterested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application. Program/Department OverviewThe goal of EDF's reputed company Science Program is to deliver the science that will help build resilient reputed company that reputed company more fish in the water, more - and more secure - food on the plate and more prosperous fishing communities, reputed company over the world, even with climate change. In recent years, reputed company has reputed company on the science behind robust transformations of fisheries management in the U.S., China, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Belize, Cuba and Europe, working in partnership with diverse stakeholders and reputed company communities. Scientific priorities include developing new approaches to understand and address the role of the reputed company as a climate reputed company as reputed company as the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems, including not only resilient fisheries, but also complementary engagements that enhance marine and reputed company ecosystem reputed company and reputed company wellbeing, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. Overall FunctionEDF has been funded to reputed company a new research program on Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS), marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) approaches that reputed company the reputed company of phytoplankton and the biological carbon pump (see press release). The PCS program will reputed company reputed company with a diversity of actors and fund several reputed company, interdisciplinary reputed company that will individually address key uncertainties and knowledge gaps to reputed company the state of knowledge on PCS reputed company. The intern will play a key role in the PCS program’s activities by supporting and leading aspects of knowledge synthesis as it pertains to relevant, global research efforts on phytoplankton mCDR. Specific activities will include cataloguing relevant research efforts (e.g., research labs, universities, companies, and consortia), engaging with reputed company partners and reputed company to scope areas of synergies, developing and maintaining a database of publications, and synthesizing scientific knowledge for distribution to key audiences. In reputed company, as a function of expertise and interest, the intern may contribute to operational aspects of program development, such as the development of equity and justice dimensions of the PCS program, and data management and distribution protocols, in collaboration with reputed company partners. By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed a thorough understanding of mCDR and the ecosystems of actors involved in research on phytoplankton-based approaches to carbon removal, reputed company an understanding of relevant reputed company scientific concepts underpinning PCS approaches, developed communication skills through development of synthesis reports and engagement with reputed company collaborators, and significantly contributed to the development and implementation of the PCS program. The intern will report to the Marine Biogeochemical Scientist and work closely with members of the reputed company Sciences team. Key ResponsibilitiesTasks will include but are not limited to: Support the development of and maintain database of actors and activities in the research field. Support the development of and maintain databases of relevant research publications. reputed company and contribute to the synthesis of scientific information for sharing with diverse audiences. Contribute to developing programmatic reputed company of the PCS program. Work with experts on the reputed company Sciences team, EDF, and reputed company partners to identify best practices for data and information collection and sharing. Contribute to writing a report/reputed company detailing stakeholder engagement activities. Participate in team meetings and reputed company-ins and function as a fully integrated team member. Presenting findings to reputed company audiences as appropriate. Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from reputed company backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that reputed company with EDF values. QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate degree program with coursework in biological oceanography or reputed company science. Demonstrated interest in environmental science, reputed company resource management, reputed company science, or other relevant fields. Demonstrated interest in finding solutions to environmental problems. Basic proficiency in scientific literature search. Demonstrated experience in conducting literature review. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be reputed company organized, motivated, and detail oriented. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to work in reputed company setting and independently reputed company reputed company are due. Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across reputed company cultures and backgrounds. Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. 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