Post Masters Research Associate - Marine Energy Project Coordinator Intern

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

 

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

The Coastal Sciences Division, headquartered at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Sequim Marine Research Operations on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula, is the Department of Energy's only marine research laboratory. This unique facility and the capabilities of its researchers deliver science and technology that is critical to the nation's energy, environmental and security future.

 

Building upon a history of research related to marine and coastal resources, environmental chemistry, water resources modeling, ecotoxicology and biotechnology—and more recently, national and homeland security—the MSL is emerging as a leader in these three areas:

This role will support project science communications activities and provide project coordination for a Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office Project. The project’s mission is to research environmental monitoring technologies to reduce barriers associated with testing and installing marine energy devices.

 

This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in ocean-related research project management and science communication. The position will provide experiential education with the opportunity to support marine energy research projects enabling efficient communication and collaboration strategies across a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and functional groups.

 

A successful project coordination intern is an individual who is an excellent project planner with the ability to develop and maintain strong team relationships under changing priorities and quarterly driven milestones. The candidate will work closely with the project manager and communication task leader to support the project through major milestones and goals and spotlight and disseminate research success in the field of marine energy environmental monitoring. The candidate will be actively participating in the development of detailed project plans, tracking project plan execution against established targets, developing written project content for outreach and engagement activities, and organizing and tracking audio-visual content metrics for monthly reporting. They will promote a culture of cooperation, execution excellence, and cross-functional problem-solving to enable a high-performing team.

Applicants should have a science background, such as biology or ecology, with strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

 

 

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

 

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at hr@pnnl.gov.