Community Research Intern Position Available – June to December, 2010 Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101 Contact: Jonathan Labaree
Sector Initiative Program Manager – 207/228-1630 - [email protected] GMRI’s Community Department seeks a full-time temporary intern from June to December,2010, to conduct research supporting two projects: 1) GMRI provides technical assistance to 14 of the 17 groundfish sectors operating in New England’s waters. The intern will assist staff with background research for the sectors’ annual submission of operations plans and environmental assessments as required to get approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service. In addition, the intern may help staff with ongoing training of sector managers and members. 2) GMRI is developing a program to enable and promote innovation in marine diversification in the Gulf of Maine. The initial phase of this project will be a comprehensive analysis of innovative uses of marine resources from around the world in an effort to identify key opportunities of the Gulf of Maine. The intern will assist the Director of Community Initiatives by collecting and analyzing data on marine innovation and its applicability to our region. The program’s goal is to facilitate the development of new niche marine markets in renewable energy, bio- environmental monitoring, water management, marine biotech/pharma and functional foods. Qualifications: o Undergraduate or, preferably, graduate degree in marine-related area, such as marine policy/planning, marine resource management, or coastal zone management. o Self-starter with strong organizational skills and sense of humor. o Experience in research, especially socio-economic. o Commitment to the marine environment and, ideally, familiarity with New England Application Process: o Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. o Applications due by May 21, 2010 and will be reviewed upon receipt. o Incomplete and late applications cannot be considered. o Interviews will occur in late May. Compensation: commensurate with experience The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is a non-profit marine science center serving the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank bioregion. Our dynamic fusion of research, education, and community programs are aimed at realizing the potential of the region’s marine ecosystem and the human communities that depend on them. Working collaboratively with scientific institutions, government agencies, and the fishing community, GMRI develops pragmatic solutions to complex problems to support the sustainable use of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. GMRI is an equal opportunity employer
