2026 Seismology Skill Building Workshop Career Intern

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This is an EarthScope Student Career Internship Program position. Please view the full position description and requirements below and on the EarthScope Student Career Internship Webpage.   

If you have questions related to the application our the internship please email us at Internships@earthscope.org   

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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

Intern Position Title:  Seismology Skill Building Workshop (SSBW) Intern

Group / Department:  Engagement

Project Mentor (Supervisor):

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will:

  • 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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.

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.

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.

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

  1. What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope? 
  2. If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
  3. Please describe any experience you have working with seismic or geophysical data.
  4. Please describe your experience using scientific computing tools (e.g., Linux, Python, Jupyter Notebooks).
  5. Please describe any experience you have contributing to curriculum development, instructional materials, or educational projects, especially those involving online or hybrid learning environments.
  6. Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?

 

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