Student Opportunities

Opportunities
​A list of training opportunities for early and mid-career professionals in fields relating to marine science. For internship and postdoctoral opportunities, please have a look at the Vacancies page.
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OceanX Education is offering young people the following opportunities to provide insights into the importance of ocean conservation, research, and storytelling through hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes opportunities.Click on the link for full details and how to apply. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
  • Young Explorers is a program that gives students ages 18-24 the opportunity to embark on an immersive multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer.  Through workshops, hands-on activities, and independent study, Young Explorers acquire knowledge and skills in marine science, vessel operations, and digital media storytelling from world-class experts.
  • ​Early Career Explorers is a program tailored for professionals aged 25+ with less than five years of experience. This multi-day, at-sea experience helps participants build support networks, expand their knowledge of ocean exploration methods, and strengthen their advocacy skills for ocean conservation.
OceanX1/31/2025
This project offers exciting MSc and PhD research opportunities to investigate how wind patterns and ocean temperatures are affecting South Africa's coasts. The project focuses on three key areas:
  • Marine Ecosystems: Explore how changing wind patterns and ocean temperatures affect marine life and habitats.
  • Human Dimensions: Investigate how coastal communities adapt to environmental changes and the socio-economic implications.
  • Economic Impacts: Develop advanced forecasting models to improve port operations and minimize disruptions.
NRF Earth System Science Research Programme (ESSRP)1/31/2025
The Africa Earth Observatory Network (AEON) is offering 1x Postdoc, 2x PhD, and 2x Masters Bursaries in 2025. Interested students are encouraged to send a short motivation letter and CV to bastien.linol@mandela.ac.za and emily.bosire@mandela.ac.za. The following projects are available:
  1. Earth and Planetary Sciences (Postdoc/PhD)
  2. Hydrochemistry of surface and groundwater (PhD)
  3. Marine geosciences (PhD)
  4. Ambient seismic noise imaging (Masters)
  5. ​Analysis of vesicular basalts for determining paleo-elevations (Masters)
AEON1/31/2025