Part-Time Intern Full-time

Part-Time Intern

A part-time intern position is available to work with Dr. Kelly Dorgan at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX, starting in September 2026. Research in the lab integrates ecology, biomechanics (including engineering theory and methods), and invertebrate behavior, morphology and physiology with engineering theory and methods, including development of new instrumentation. This position is intended for a student looking to gain research experience by helping with various tasks in the lab. The primary responsibilities will be processing sediment samples for water content and grain size and sorting samples of infaunal animals under a microscope.

Our interdisciplinary approach to science benefits from a lab group with varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Candidates with strong backgrounds in biology or marine science who also have expertise in other sciences (math, physics/engineering, geology, etc.), creative writing or arts, or technical skills (workshop, electronics, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin on August 26th and continue until the position is filled.

Purpose: To gain research experience by helping with various tasks in the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Sediment sample processing
• Infauna sample sorting (under a microscope)
• Field work to collect infauna and sediments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Interest in marine science

Salary Range: $14+/hr, depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in remote marine or estuarine field sites, under especially hot conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Contact information for 3 references; references from a former or current supervisor are preferred but not required