The Coral Program at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab (AOML) in Miami (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-reef-ecosystems/), part of AOML’s Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division and the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS; https://cimas.earth.miami.edu/), is accepting applications for a one-year internship position, offered annually to a highly motivated recent graduate interested in gaining experience in the fields of coral reef ecology and ocean acidification research.
The Coral Program is actively researching how climate change and ocean acidification affect the construction (coral growth, calcification) and breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution) of coral reef ecosystems, as well as the associated ramifications these processes have for ecosystem function. The successful applicant will work with a diverse team of scientists, postdocs, and students at NOAA and UM laboratories.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Involvement in fieldwork, monitoring, and data analysis supporting the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP; https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ncrmp/)
- SCUBA diving and fieldwork
- Participation in experiments using cutting-edge technologies conducted in the Experimental Reef Lab (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/experimental-reef-lab/) to inform and enhance coral restoration efforts (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-restoration-and-resilience/)
- Participation in laboratory and field research experiments using ‘omics approaches (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/omics/#coralomics)
- 3D scanning and printing for scientific instrument development (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/advanced-manufacturing-lab/)
Key Qualifications
- General knowledge and interest in coral reef ecology research
- Current AAUS authorization is required for scientific diving
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers
- Strong attention to detail as well as oral and written communication skills
Supervision Received
The position will be advised by Dr. Ana Palacio and Dr. Michael Studivan. At the conclusion of the year-long internship, the successful applicant will be expected to present a talk on their work.
Job Title: Coral Program Intern
Job Location: Miami, Florida
Wage: $22/hr, 40 hours per week
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Please send a CV and letter of interest to both ana.maria.palacio@noaa.gov and michael.studivan@noaa.gov with “Coral Program internship application” in the subject line. Applications must be received by September 5, 2025
NOAA AOML Coral Program, August 20 2025.
