The Sea Otter Program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is hiring one paid research interns for the July-December 2026 field season. This is a paid, part-time, term position with a six-month commitment of 20-25 hours each week. Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to, data collection from shore and occasionally on a small boat using radio telemetry equipment and making visual observations with spotting scopes. Will record daily re-sights, movement patterns, and forage observations, on tagged and untagged individual sea otters. A research-based project will be required at the end of the internship. Desired Skills / Knowledge / Ability / Experience or Education * Strong Interest in animal behavior, natural history, and marine science/ecology * Attention to detail * Ability to multitask * Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications * Familiarity with ArcGIS and R is a plus Early submission of applications is encouraged. The deadline to apply to this opportunity is May 15, 2026. Housing for this internship is available. For more information on the position and to apply, visit our website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MON1023MBAF/JobBoard/84cdbbe5-6ebd-4432-86f2... [cid:f47ac40a-ec12-4629-b216-465253767720] Leilani Konrad (Pronouns<https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/visit/visitor-faqs/accessibility-and-inclusion/pronouns>: she/her/hers) Senior Research Biologist O: 831.648.4941 MontereyBayAquarium.org<https://www.montereybayaquarium.org> Inspiring conservation of the ocean
