Marine Deep-Sea Research Internship
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This internship is based in the Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources (OEMMR) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the work of ISA. At the same time, it allows the ISA Secretariat to benefit from the skills and expertise of qualified candidates with specialized knowledge relevant to ISA’s activities.
The focus of the current call is aimed at supporting ISA in promoting and facilitating marine deep-sea research projects. This aligns with the mandate set forth by the UN Convention of Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for ISA to promote and encourage the conduct of marine scientific research in the Area and to coordinate and disseminate the results when available. To put in practice this responsibility, the Members of ISA adopted in 2020 a dedicated Action Plan on Marine Scientific Research in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. This framework outlines a deep-sea research agenda, setting forth six research priorities for the coming years.
In this context, the objectives of the Marine Deep-sea Research Internship are to:
• Provide the selected candidate with practical experience in the implementation of the global deep-sea research agenda
• Enhance the intern's technical and scientific skills, contributing to the development of capacity in deep-sea research and management.
• Enable the intern to identify emerging deep-sea research topics to expand the MSR Action Plan.
In this context, ISA is seeking a highly motivated intern to assist in diversifying the ISA MSR. Participants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Marine Scientific Research, Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources, and in collaboration with relevant officers within the ISA Secretariat, duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Compiling and analysing facts and figures, including graphs, related to ISA’s contributions to the deep-sea research landscape.
2. Assist in exploring new scientific bibliography on deep-sea research to identify emerging research topics.
3. Support the collection and organization of an overview of the major scientific discoveries over the last decade.
Prerequisites
To qualify for an internship with OEMMR of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) the following conditions must be met. Applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate (final academic year) or graduate university program in environmental sciences including oceanography, marine biology, or a related field or have recently graduated from such a programme.
- Have keen interest in the evolution of deep-sea science.
Skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management software (e.g. Excel).
- Possess familiarity with research methods including data synthesis and literature reviews.
- Have strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have high level of attention to detail.
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and of the ISA, and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
No professional work experience is required for participation in the internship programme.
Application procedure
Apply by 1 May 2025: Inspira
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