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Opportunities

I am always interested in recruiting enthusiastic people to join the NIRVANA Labs. If you have an idea and one of the opportunities below applies to you, please contact me, though please do so well in advance of the deadline!

WHOI Postdoctoral Scholar Program

WHOI offers a number of competitive, 18 month Postdoctoral Scholarships to newly minted doctorates to pursue independent research projects.

Deadline for applications: October 15th.

MIT–WHOI Joint Program

The MIT–WHOI Joint Program combines the resources of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to offer a highly regarded graduate degree program in marine science. Admission to the program is extremely competitive, and I've outlined some tips and advice on how to apply on my blog.

Deadline for applications: December 15th.

Summer Student Fellowships

Summer Student Fellows are competitively selected to conduct research in ocean sciences and engineering in collaboration with WHOI scientists. Fellowship recipients have the opportunity to attend and participate in a busy schedule of talks, seminars and a hands-on, one-day, ocean sampling cruise onboard the R/V Tioga focusing on data collection and sampling methods with advanced oceanographic technology and instruments.

Deadline for applications: February 5th.

Partnership Education Program

The Woods Hole Partnership Education Program is a summer science intern program designed to promote diversity in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The program is for college students, with priority given to rising juniors and seniors majoring in natural sciences. Students that are selected to participate receive a stipend, room and board, and a travel allowance.

Deadline for applications: February 15th.

Guest Studentships

WHOI offers a limited number of Guest Student appointments for full-time graduate and undergraduate students in conjunction with their studies.

Deadline for applications: rolling.