Interested in working for NOAA?
A number of new NOAA positions to support the Inflation Reduction Act are expected to post to USAJobs early in 2024. These openings have a short turnaround (7-14 days). It’s recommended that interested applicants get their USAjobs profiles ready and keep an eye on NOAA’s IRA jobs page.
Positions supporting the Inflation Reduction Act that will post soon include:
Biological and Physical Science Technicians
Communications Specialist
Contracting Officer
Data Scientist
Electronic and Software Engineers
Fishery Management Specialist
Grants Specialist
Natural Resource Specialist
Oceanographer
Ocean and Spatial Modelers
Operations Research Analyst
Research Biologist
Social Science Specialist 

Passionate about sailing, photography and scuba diving, UW Marine Biology undergrad Yoochan took over our Instagram to share insight into how he became interested in these subjects and how it’s continued through his college studies.
Thank you for tuning in today! My name is Yoochan (@yoochan.an), and I am a first-year student majoring in Marine Biology here at UW. It was a pleasure to do the takeover today. 

What are you doing this summer?  I know winter quarter just started but applications for summer research opportunities have already posted and the deadlines start in February.
SAFS graduate student, Markus Min, is hosting a workshop to discuss how to find and apply for summer internships, research opportunities, and jobs on Friday, January 19th, at 3:30 pm in FSH 108. This workshop will help you navigate the world of summer opportunities for students in the aquatic sciences. 

Dear Students & Alumni,
 
I’m emailing to share scholarship opportunities and upcoming events that might interest you and to remind you that OMSFA advisors are available to support your application process! Be sure to book an appointment! Happy New Year to all!
 
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 
A FEW OPPS TO CONSIDER…
 
Spring term 2024 course applications for classes at Friday Harbor Labs are now live! 

Writing for FieldNotes, a student-run undergraduate journal and digital storytelling platform, Marine Biology undergrad Yoochan An shares his insight into the unusual sighting of a mola mola fin in the Puget Sound. 

As much as she loves research, Marjorie Wonham, the newest faculty member in the UW Marine Biology program, is passionate about teaching. Joining the program as an Associate Teaching Professor based at Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL), Marjorie brings expertise to our program, having established herself as a researcher in marine invasion ecology and a leader in pedagogy in the marine sciences and field-based education. 

Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 – Non-permanent – Two Openings – *16093-23

Salary: $41,448.00 – $55,224.00 Annually

Location: Asotin County – Other, WA

Job Type: Full Time – Non-Permanent

Job Number: 2023-16093

Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Opening Date: 12/19/2023

Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

TWO OPENINGS
FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY SPECIALIST 2 (IN-TRAINING)
WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION
Lyons Ferry Complex: Asotin County

One Position – Dayton Acclimation Pond: February 5, 2024 – April 24, 2024
One position – Rover: February 8, 2024 – April 21, 2024
 
Housing is NOT provided for these positions. 

Exciting Study Abroad opportunity for upper-level students who have not yet completed OCEAN 330!
Academics Tab for Biology Rome: Ecology of the Mediterranean Sea
BIOL/MARBIO 433: BIOL 433 – Marine Ecology: The Mediterranean Sea (5 Credits) NW, writing credit optional, Marine Biology Major Elective Course

Marine Biology Ecology and Ecosystems Elective Category

OCEAN 330: OCN 330 – Mediterranean Oceanography: Marine Geochemical Cycles (5 credits) NW

Marine Biology Core

ITAL 101 –  Elementary Italian (5 credits) A&H
Ken Sebens and James W. 

Biological Science Technician at the Western Fisheries Research Center
Apply directly through USAjobs: USAJOBS – Job Announcement
Must apply between 12/11/2023 to 12/22/2023
Open & closing dates
12/11/2023 to 12/22/2023
Overview:
Salary: $51,934 – $67,514 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 7
Location: Few vacancies in the following location:
Seattle, WA:
Remote job: No
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy. 

The Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships are now accepting applications!
The Mary Gates Scholarships, supported by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible). Visit our website to learn more.
Benefits
Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.