Science Programme Intern

📍 Part-time | Remote or Full-time | Alicante, Spain

📅 July – September 2026 (3-month internship)

🌊 About The Ocean Race

For over five decades, The Ocean Race has been the ultimate test of teamwork, endurance, and ocean exploration. Today, it is also a global platform for sustainability — using the power of sport to drive awareness and action for ocean health.

Through its award-winning **Science Programme**, The Ocean Race contributes to real-time ocean monitoring, biodiversity research, and science communication, supporting global understanding and protection of the ocean.

🎯 Your Mission

As Science Programme Intern, you will support the delivery and development of The Ocean Race Science Programme during the 2026 race cycle.

Working closely with the Science Programme Manager, you will contribute to scientific operations, data management, research, and science communication initiatives linked to ocean health, biodiversity, and sustainability.

🚀 What You’ll Be Doing

Science Programme Support

• Support the management and development of The Ocean Race Science Programme
• Assist with scientific equipment coordination, documentation, maintenance, and technical support across participating teams
• Support onboard science systems and data collection processes

Data & Research

• Support the collection, quality control, analysis, and visualisation of oceanographic data
• Conduct desk-based research supporting the Science Programme and Racing for the Ocean initiatives
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and case study development to demonstrate programme impact

Nature Action Plan & Biodiversity

• Contribute to the development of the **Nature Action Plan** in collaboration with the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG)
• Support research, species and habitat assessments, and outreach planning with Host Cities and stakeholders

Training & Science Communication

• Support training sessions for teams on science systems and science communication
• Assist in the preparation of educational and communication materials
• Contribute to public-facing science communications, including newsletters, social media, and outreach content

📈 What You’ll Learn

• Applied ocean science within an international sporting event environment
• Oceanographic data collection and analysis processes
• Science communication and public engagement strategies
• Sustainability and biodiversity initiatives linked to global ocean advocacy

💼 What We Offer

• Hands-on experience within a globally recognised ocean science programme
• Opportunity to contribute to real-time environmental monitoring and biodiversity research
• Mentoring from experienced science and sustainability professionals
• Flexible remote and onsite working arrangements
• Exposure to a high-profile international sailing event and global sustainability initiatives
• Monthly study allowance in line with internship agreements