The Sea Otter Program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is hiring two paid research interns for the March-September 2025 field season. This is a paid, part-time, term position with a six-month commitment of 24 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, forage observations, and activity budget data on marked individual sea otters. Will also assist with sea otter population monitoring and reporting. 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 * Experience in education and outreach for the general public * 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 February 1, 2025. For more information on the position and to apply, visit our website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MON1023MBAF/JobBoard/84cdbbe5-6ebd-4432-86f2... Leilani Konrad Research Biologist | Monterey Bay Aquarium lkonrad@mbayaq.org
