River Characteristics Internship

Join The Ocean Cleanup’s Mission to Metrics

The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop and scale advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. In the Rivers team, we aim to prevent floating plastic from being emitted into the oceans through the most polluted rivers in the world.

The Analysis & Performance team contributes to the success of The Ocean Cleanup by ensuring that the decision-making processes in Rivers are grounded in reliable data.

You will be working on extending and updating a global dataset with information about river dynamics of rivers across the globe relating to (the removal of) plastic pollution.

This internship will give you experience in working with QGIS and databases in a professional environment. You will work closely together with the river surveyors and data experts. Additionally, there is an opportunity to analyze the dataset and come up with your own research question.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data collection and standardization
• Quality checking of data

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a higher professional education (HBO)
• Studying environmental science, water management, or any other closely related field
• Experience with QGIS or similar software
• Fluent in English

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiastic and curious
• Hands-on mentality
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Eager to learn
• Structured way of working

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Duration: (3 to) 6 months full-time
• Work permit needed: European Union
• Note that the candidate needs to be enrolled at a University (MSc program) during the duration of the internship
• At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.

Curious to hear how it is to work at The Ocean Cleanup? Listen to our team members explain their work in our podcast.