​​Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions Intern​

• Support the development and maintenance of databases of actors and activities in the phytoplankton carbon solutions research field.
• Lead and contribute to the synthesis of scientific information for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to developing programmatic elements of the PCS program, including equity and justice dimensions and data management protocols.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals.

This internship contributes to advancing research on phytoplankton-based marine carbon dioxide removal, a promising climate solution that leverages natural ocean processes to sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate degree program with coursework in biological oceanography or related science.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental science, ocean resource management, ocean science, or other relevant fields.
• Basic proficiency in scientific literature search and demonstrated experience in conducting literature review.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.

Compensation: $18-20/hour, depending on degree level. Part-time (10 hrs/week) or full-time (35 hrs/week) options available. Hybrid out of an EDF office in San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, with option to be remote U.S.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering science that helps build resilient oceans and address climate change through innovative solutions like phytoplankton carbon removal.