Graduate Intern: Marine Hydrokinetic Data Curation

NLR; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Employee Savings Plan with [em]

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NLR is seeking a Graduate Intern to curate the Marine & Hydrokinetic Data Repository (MHKDR) and support related data repositories. You will review submissions, ensure metadata quality, and advise researchers on organizing project data for submission.

Work includes datasets related to CFD, mechanical engineering, wave and current monitoring, and MHK energy converters. The internship requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, with expected hours

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage open‑ended tasks.
• Interest in data management, curation, or scientific data workflow.
• Coding experience (Python).

Responsibilities

• Data curators review and enhance data submissions to ensure metadata quality, consistency, and usability.
• Curate marine and hydrokinetic datasets for metadata completeness, accuracy, and alignment with repository standards.
• Apply data standards and identify gaps or inconsistencies in submissions.
• Coordinate with data submitters to resolve issues and improve data quality and usability.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Independent work

Python coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s program

PhD studies

Job description

NLR is seeking a Graduate Intern to curate the Marine & Hydrokinetic Data Repository (MHKDR) and support related data repositories. You will review submissions, ensure metadata quality, and advise researchers on organizing project data for submission.

Work includes datasets related to CFD, mechanical engineering, wave and current monitoring, and MHK energy converters. The internship requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, with expected hours