APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2026!
Click here to read through available positions and requirements. All applications can be accessed here.
Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum of gender and ethnicity, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers unique real-world work experience for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
Project managers teach interns what it is like to work in a non-profit organization that facilitates geoscience research and education. In doing so, we anticipate that we are able to share expertise, leverage best practices and forge lasting relationships.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you are an international student enrolled at a U.S.-based institution, please check with your university’s international student office to determine eligibility.
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Timing
Student Career internships are full-time for at least 11 weeks and typically offer remote options (depending on position duties). The summer programs typically run from mid-May to early August.
What to Expect
Internship assignments vary each year based on business needs. Past projects can be found on our Alumni page as well as our Intern Spotlights. Managers identify a specific scope of work, designate a role, and create a statement of work for the intern. The intern will be assigned real-world work, with an impact on our organization and the community we serve. The manager will be the intern’s supervisor and mentor.
The intern will receive a company orientation and then collaborate with their manager to develop a work and learning plan that aligns with the statement of work. Before beginning work, interns will receive appropriate training, including compliance and safety training if needed. Interns will meet with their managers weekly at the beginning of their assignment and have informal performance feedback throughout their assignment.
In addition to a paid weekly stipend, EarthScope provides many formal and informal learning opportunities; these include team meetings and various company meetings. Interns will be invited to participate in these events as well as other EarthScope business and social events.
What does EarthScope look like? Browse our photo galleries to get a glimpse into internships, our instrument facilities, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
EarthScope can only provide internships to students who are authorized to work in the U.S. If you are an international student enrolled at a U.S.-based institution, please check with your university’s international student office to determine eligibility.
Have a visa? Please read through this to determine eligibility: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2016/06/f-1-students-learn-rules-summer-employment-and-training
Yes. Career interns are paid a weekly stipend of $1000/week for the duration of the internship.
EarthScope Consortium is a remote-first company so many of our internship and employment opportunities are remote. However, certain positions require in-person work. Please read through the description of the position you are interested in to learn more.
Student Career positions are open to undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduates within 1 year of graduating.
Yes! It is helpful if you include that information on your application.
Applications are due each year on February 15 at 11:59 MST. Applications typically open in late November / early December.
The program begins with online orientation activities, bringing together interns and staff. Activities include:
- Introduction to EarthScope: presentations and welcomes from the senior management team, including a National Geophysical Facility overview, and company policies and tools.
Professional Development: topics include getting the most out of your internship and developing workplace skills.
Laying the Foundation For Success: interns meet mentors, discuss project details, outline expected tasks, and develop a communication plan.
Cohort Building: Activities to foster a strong community among interns.
Career intern alumni are added to the internal EarthScope job list so they are the first-to-know about available positions.
2026 Student Career Intern Positions
Applications for summer 2026 are now OPEN! Please read through the available positions below. Check back periodically as more positions may be added.
Applications can all be found on our Submittable page.
Deadline to apply for all positions is February 15 at 11:59PM Eastern Time.
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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Intern Position Title: Educational Resources and Data Intern
Group / Department: Engagement
Primary Mentor & Co-Mentor(s): Beth Pratt-Sitaula
PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION
EarthScope & Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.
Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.
Position Overview
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Internship Dates: Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD
- Modality: Remote, with possibility of some travel for orientation and/or participation in the Teaching Near-surface Geophysics workshop in Golden, CO.
- Compensation: Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks
Position Summary
The intern will be responsible for educational resources development, technical support documentation, and data processing/presentation. Potential topics could include near-surface and other geophysics methods applied to addressing societal challenges such as natural hazards, environment monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and more.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Develop or refine technical support documentation for geophysics instrumentation and/or software
- Develop or refine teaching materials to support teaching with Earth science data and methods
- Process or reconfigure geophysics data for incorporation into learning activities (ex. electromagnetic, GPR, GPS/GNSS, and others)
- Manipulate data and images in software such as GIS (e.g. ArcGIS), Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Illustrator
- Help prepare (and maybe teach) materials for workshops, webinars, or outreach events.
- Attend regular meetings and share progress on assigned tasks.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate (within 1 year), in Earth sciences, geophysics, or related STEM field.
- Interest in working at the intersection of science and education
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with geophysics methods (e.g., GPS/GNSS, electrical resistivity, GPR, seismic)
- Experience developing education, outreach, or community engagement materials
- Experience making figures in a graphics, GIS, and/or video software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS)
- Experience using data to address scientific questions
Required Skills & Attributes
- Ability to write and communicate effectively and clearly.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
- Ability to manage time effectively, especially when balancing multiple tasks or priorities.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds (in the case of any in-person activities).
Mental & Schedule Demands:
- Regular and on-time attendance at Zoom or other virtual meetings as scheduled.
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Able to travel to EarthScope instrument center or workshop site, if needed.
- Comfort working with a remote, distributed team across time zones.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
How to Apply: Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable
Required Application Materials:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial transcript
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope?
- If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
- Tell us about your experience (academic or professional) working with scientific data and methods and related technical skills. Which of the items listed in the required and preferred sections of the position description do you have experience with (geophysics instrumentation or software; GIS; graphics software)?
- Tell us about your experience (in school or at work) developing education or learning materials. What was the topic, who was your intended audience, what did you prepare, how did you deliver the material?
- Tell us about a team project that you worked on recently. What was the project, who was on your team, what was your role, and what was the outcome of the project?
- Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?
Click here to apply for the Educational Resources and Data Intern position!
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Intern Position Title:
Cloud OnRamp Intern
Group / Department:
Engagement/Data Services
Project Mentor (Supervisor):
Tammy Bravo, Instructional Designer III & Sarah Wilson, Cloud Developer Advocate III
SECTION II: PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION
A. EarthScope & Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium, operator of the National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.
Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.
B. Position Overview
- Time Commitment:
Full-time, 40 hours per week - Internship Dates:
Late May to early August 2026 (approximately 11 weeks; exact dates to be determined) - Modality:
Remote - Compensation:
Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks
C. Position Summary (2–4 sentences)
Position Summary:
The Cloud OnRamp Intern will support EarthScope’s Cloud Research OnRamp initiative by contributing to the development and curation of cloud-based Jupyter Notebook resources used in geophysical research and training. The intern will work with the GeoLab JupyterHub platform to organize domain-specific example notebooks, improve documentation, and support short courses that introduce researchers to cloud-native workflows. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of geoscience, data science, and scientific user experience design.
D. Key Responsibilities (5–10 bullets)
The intern will:
- Curate and organize a GitHub-based collection of domain-specific demonstration Jupyter Notebooks for geophysical research.
- Assist in drafting and refining contribution guidelines to support community sharing and collaborative maintenance of notebooks.
- Gather and summarize example use cases for Jupyter Notebooks across geophysical disciplines.
- Support EarthScope technical short courses by organizing, testing, and improving instructional notebooks used in GeoLab.
- Contribute to short-course documentation, including course setup, account access, and pre-course preparation materials.
- Explore and develop tools and/or approaches that enhance the user experience within EarthScope’s JupyterHub environment.
- Participate in regular team meetings and communicate progress via Slack and Zoom.
SECTION III: REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A. Required Qualifications
- Current upper-level undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate (within 1 year) in geosciences.
- Experience creating, editing, and running Jupyter Notebooks.
- Experience using GitHub or other version control systems.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
B. Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with cloud computing or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Experience documenting code, workflows, or technical processes for others.
C. Required Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency in Python.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
- Interest in scientific user experience design and usability.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks.
SECTION IV: PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer for extended periods.
Mental & Schedule Demands:
- Regular and on-time attendance at scheduled Zoom meetings.
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Comfort working with a remote, distributed team.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
SECTION V: APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline:
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
How to Apply:
Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume or CV
SECTION VI: APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope?
- If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope, please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
- What interests you about supporting cloud-based research and training in the geosciences?
- Please describe your experience (academic, professional, or personal) using python and Jupyter Notebooks for geoscience research.
- Please describe any experience you have with GitHub or version control.
- Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Intern Position Title: Computing and Data Science Academy Intern
Group / Department: Engagement
Project Mentor (Supervisor):
Gillian Haberli and Tammy Bravo
PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION
EarthScope & Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.
Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.
Position Overview
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Internship Dates: Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD
- Modality: Remote
- Compensation: Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks
Position Summary
The Computing and Data Science Academy Intern will support EarthScope’s technical courses by developing, improving, and consolidating pre-course modules that prepare participants for successful learning experiences. The intern will focus on building foundational instructional materials that ensure students arrive ready to engage with technical content. This role is ideal for a student interested in the intersection between instructional design and geophysics content knowledge, identifying and addressing prerequisite skill gaps, and creating reusable educational resources for scientific computing education.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Develop new pre-course modules addressing foundational skills such as Python basics, command line usage, content and scientific computing prerequisites.
- Review and consolidate existing pre-course materials from multiple courses to create consistent, reusable modules that can be adapted across EarthScope’s technical course portfolio.
- Test pre-course module content, including Jupyter notebooks and interactive exercises, to ensure they run cleanly in GeoLab and are accessible to learners with varying technical backgrounds.
- Analyze past student evaluations, instructor feedback, Moodle data, and course retrospectives to identify common prerequisite knowledge gaps and prioritize pre-course module improvements.
- Develop assessment tools (quizzes, self-checks, readiness diagnostics) that help students gauge their preparedness for technical courses.
- Create documentation and instructor guides that explain how to customize and deploy pre-course modules for specific course contexts.
- Test and refine pre-course module sequencing to ensure appropriate scaffolding and clear learning progression.
- Optionally attend EarthScope technical courses to better understand how pre-course preparation impacts the learner experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Current university-level student or above in education, instructional design, Earth science, or a related STEM field.
- Experience with content development and instructional design.
- Familiarity with Moodle or another learning management system.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with one or more EarthScope technical courses.
- Knowledge of Python and Jupyter notebooks.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and work within scientific computing environments.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Interest in improving the learner experience in online education.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.
Mental & Schedule Demands:
- Regular and on-time attendance to Zoom meetings and set work schedule.
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Comfort working with a remote, distributed team across time zones.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
How to Apply: Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable
Required Application Materials:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial transcript
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?
- What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope?
- If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
- If you have any examples of relevant work (writing, design, video, etc.) you would like to share to demonstrate skills and experience, please attach a document with a few samples or links.
- Describe your experience with Moodle or similar learning management systems.
- Have you had experience testing or quality-assuring educational materials? Please describe.
- Tell us about a time when you collaborated on an instructional or technical project. What was your role?
Click here to apply for the Computing and Data Science Academy Intern position!
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Intern Position Title: Science Communication Intern (3 available positions)
Group: Engagement
Primary Supervisor: Scott Johnson & Emily Zawacki
PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION
A. EarthScope & Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.
Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.
B. Position Overview
- Time Commitment:
Full-time - Internship Dates:
Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD - Modality:
Remote - Compensation:
Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks
C. Position Summary
Intern will assist in creating content for outreach-focused science communication to broad audiences, as well as content to highlight EarthScope’s science-support activities to stakeholder communities. Specific projects will be selected based on skillset, interest, and growth goals. Tasks may include contributing to organizational news stories and science summaries, interviewing other interns, creating and posting content on social media, updating and creating webpages, digital or print graphic design, and creating videos. Successful applicants will have basic technical skills working in an online environment, be highly organized, be an enthusiastic learner, and have excellent attention to detail. Support for attending a national science conference following the internship is available.
D. Key Responsibilities
- Produce writing, graphics, or video for communications purposes.
- Create and edit web content.
- Develop compelling and engaging social media posts.
SECTION III: REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A. Required Qualifications
- University-level student or above in Earth sciences or relevant STEM field.
- Interest in working at the intersection of science and communication.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
B. Preferred Experience
- Experience working in WordPress or other web content management system.
- Experience with social media platforms in a professional or organizational context..
- Experience with graphics software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop), video creation, or data visualization tools.
- Experience translating complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences.
C. Required Skills & Attributes
- Ability to write and communicate effectively and clearly.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time, especially when there may be competing priorities.
SECTION IV: PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.
Mental & Schedule Demands:
- Regular and on-time attendance to Zoom meetings and set work schedule.
- Work 40 hours per week.
- Comfort working with a remote, distributed team across time zones.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
SECTION V: APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline:
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
How to Apply:
Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable
Required Application Materials:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial transcript
SECTION VI: APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope?
- If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
- If you have any examples of relevant work (writing, design, video, etc.) you would like to share to demonstrate skills and experience, please attach a document with a few samples or links.
- Please tell us about your experience (personal, academic, or professional) with science communication.
- What strategies do you use to communicate science effectively?
- Do you have experience or particular interest in writing, social media outreach, graphic design, photography, or video production that you would like to pursue?
- Do you have experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)?
- I acknowledge this internship is full time for at least 11 weeks and, if accepted, I am able to commit for the entirety of the program.
- Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?
Click here to apply for the Science Communication Intern position!
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Intern Position Title: Seismology Skill Building Workshop Intern
Group: Engagement
Primary Supervisor: Tammy Bravo
PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION
A. EarthScope & Program Overview
EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.
Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.
B. Position Overview
- Time Commitment:
Full-time - Internship Dates:
Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD - Modality:
Remote - Compensation:
Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks
C. Position Summary
The Seismology Skill Building Workshop (SSBW) Intern will support the modernization of EarthScope’s flagship seismology training program. Working with EarthScope staff and SSBW instructors, the intern will help migrate course materials into EarthScope’s Moodle learning platform and GeoLab JupyterHub computing environment. The role focuses on instructional design, aligning training with scientific infrastructure, curriculum organization, and assessment and evaluation. This position offers hands-on experience at the intersection of geophysics, scientific computing, and instructional design.
D. Key Responsibilities
- Support the migration and organization of SSBW course materials into EarthScope’s Moodle learning management system and GeoLab JupyterHub.
- Assist instructors and staff with reviewing, testing, and refining instructional notebooks and workflows.
- Help document technical and instructional processes to support future course delivery and maintenance.
- Assist with the development, administration, and analysis of course evaluation instruments.
- Identify opportunities to improve course structure, sequencing, and alignment with learning objectives.
- Participate in regular project meetings and communicate progress via Slack and Zoom.
SECTION III: REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A. Required Qualifications
- Current upper-level undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate (within 1 year) in Earth sciences or a related STEM field.
- Experience using scientific computing tools such as Linux, Python (including ObsPy), and Jupyter Notebooks.
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
B. Preferred Experience
- Experience working with seismic or geophysical data.
- Experience contributing to curriculum development, instructional materials, or educational projects (formal or informal).
- Teaching or instructional experience (e.g., teaching assistant, tutor, workshop facilitator, or peer instructor), particularly in STEM or scientific computing contexts.
- Experience delivering educational content with Moodle or other learning management systems.
- Familiarity with Seismic Analysis Code (SAC).
- Experience with the Seismology Skill Building Workshop as a participant.
- Experience documenting technical or analytical workflows for others.
C. Required Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Interest in instructional design, evaluation, or scientific training programs.
- Comfort working in a remote, distributed team environment.
SECTION IV: PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.
Mental & Schedule Demands:
- Regular and on-time attendance at scheduled virtual meetings.
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Comfort working with a remote, distributed team.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
SECTION V: APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Deadline:
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
How to Apply:
Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable
Required Application Materials:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial transcript
SECTION VI: APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope?
- If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
- Please describe any experience you have working with seismic or geophysical data.
- Please describe your experience using scientific computing tools (e.g., Linux, Python, Jupyter Notebooks).
- Please describe any experience you have contributing to curriculum development, instructional materials, or educational projects, especially those involving online or hybrid learning environments.
- Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?
Click here to apply for the Seismology Skill Building Workshop Intern position!