THIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Commercial Manager – US East, Marine Stewardship Council, Washington, DC (Hybrid)

2. Executive Assistant to the Regional Director, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

3. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments), Oregon State University (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences), Corvallis, OR

4. Principal Associate – U.S. Conservation, Pacific Campaigns, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR

New Jobs

1. School Programs Coordinator, Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), Laguna Beach, CA

2. Marine Science Education Instructor, Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), Orange County, CA

3. Program Manager, World Ocean School, Boston, MA (with frequent work in the USVI)

4. Business & Operations Support, West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA), TBD

5. Communications Contractor, Sharks Pacific, Remote

6. Finance Business Analyst Manager, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scotland, United Kingdom

7. Senior PDRA Marine Social Science, Scottish Association For Marine Science, Scotland, United Kingdom

8. Data Scientist, Aquabyte, Pittsburgh, PA

9. Marine Mammal Ecophysiology Researcher, University of California, Santa Cruz County, CA

10. Staff Biologist – Coral Health and Disease, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

11. SOEST Postdoctoral Researcher (Coral Reefs Ecology), Research Corp University Hi, Oahu, HI

12. Responsable de la restauration de mangrove, West Africa Blue, Conakry, Conakry Region

13. Marine Research Assistant II, University of Rhode Island, South Kingstown, RI

14. Marine Biologist, A.I.S., Inc. (AIS), Anchorage, AK

15. Term Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Juneau, AK

16. Research Assistant, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK

17. Senior Associate Director of Development, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA

18. Senior Illegal Fishing & Transparency Analyst, Oceana, Washington, DC

19. Digital Engagement and Marketing Manager, Oceana, Halifax, Canada

20. Principle Investigator, Marine Environmental ‘Omics, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA

21. Part-Time Aquarium Educator, Save The Bay, Newport, RI

22. Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Sediment Science, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

23. Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Biomedical Research, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

24. AP MEL Specialist, Coral Triangle Equitable Environmental Stewardship, The Nature Conservancy, Asia Pacific

25. Large Scale Fisheries Pacific Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Micronesia Region (Remote)

26. Santa Cruz Island Preserve Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy, Ventura, CA

27. Fisheries Technician I-Fort Bragg Area Ocean Salmon Port Sampler, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Fort Bragg, CA

28. PADI Divemaster Field Assistant, GVI, Dawasamu , Fiji

29. Assistant/Associate Director of Development Events, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA(Hybrid)

30. Scientist in Observational Physical Oceanography, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Kiel, Germany

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

1. 2025 Delaware Community Engaged Internship: Connecting nature and science in urban Delaware, Delaware Sea Grant (DESG), Lewes, DE

2. 2025 Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) Extension, Education, and Research Internship (EERI), Delaware Sea Grant (DESG), Lewes, DE

3. Animal Training – Dolphin Coast Intern – Summer 2025, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA

4. Animal Training Intern (Mammals and Birds) – Summer 2025, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA

5. Carbon Flux Illustration Intern, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA

6. Internship – Environmental Education: Marine Science, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL

7. Intern – Board and Executive Affairs, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

8. Ocean Advocate Internship, Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), Olema, CA (Remote)

9. CEI Research Internship, Cape Eleuthera Institute, Eleuthera Bahamas

10. Paid Marine Mammal Education & Research Internship, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable, MA

The American Museum of Natural History will host the 13th edition of Field Herpetology of the Southwest from 3-11 August 2025.  This 9-day program will take place at the Southwest Research Station, near Portal, Arizona.  The course is structured to introduce participants to the outstanding diversity of amphibians and reptiles of the Chiricahua (AZ) and Peloncillo (NM) Mountain ranges, as well as the desert ecosystems of the southwest U.S.  Labs and lectures focus on life-history and ecology of the herpetofauna in the region, with 50% of the program activities occurring in high- or low-elevation field sites.  Further information is available at this URL:

https://www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station/courses

A minimum of one college-level course in the biological sciences is required to participate in this program.  The course fee of $1520 covers all meals, housing, and transportation during the program (participants are responsible for getting themselves to/from the field station).  Questions or requests for a course application should be directed to swrs@amnh.org

ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:03 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join us for this highly interactive course that explores the philosophy, core principles, and systematic steps of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards). This live course is built on experiential learning through professionally facilitated, hands-on application in teams. We will work together on real-world case studies provided by fellow students to identify key and desired conservation and human well-being outcomes, develop ecological models, construct situation diagrams, incorporate empirical data, integrate monitoring and adaptive management, and develop effective action plans for our changing world. These skills will not only improve your impact as a conservation practitioner and planner, but also provide invaluable tools for developing grant applications, evaluating project plans, communicating with funders, and integrating stakeholders.

DATES

– Course opens April 7th and closes June 29th

– Live meetings: Wednesdays at 12:30-3:30 ET (April 9 – May 21)

PRICE

Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

ONLINE COURSE: Writing about Research for Impact & Influence by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:14 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Effective science communication has long held the power to reshape our world by driving changes in policy and public opinion. As society struggles with pandemic effects, anthropogenic climate change, and dwindling biodiversity, there is an acute need for scientist–communicators who can effectively convey the spectacular power of research to address these obstacles. In this course, early-career researchers will learn skills for high-impact, immediate engagement with readers, including decision-makers, colleagues, and members of the lay public. Unlike traditional writing courses, this course is focused on capturing audience attention in concrete ways that compel action, using common professional formats such as op-eds, memoranda, press releases, one-pagers, and blog entries. The workshop-driven program also includes instruction on publishing mechanics, covering topics such as pitching your work to editors, establishing an online presence, and achieving proficiency with graphic design fundamentals.

DATES:

– Course opens April 1st and closes June 22nd
– Live instruction: Thursdays, April 3rd – May 8th

PRICE:

Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/writing-research-impact

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

ONLINE COURSE: Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:25 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to transform the way you approach environmental conservation? In this course, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, mastering the art and science of effecting behavior change to achieve conservation outcomes.

YOU’LL LEARN TO:
– Strategize: Develop focused behavior change strategies driven by data.
– Market Effectively: Utilize social marketing techniques to promote best practices.
– Understand Your Audience: Analyze target demographics and behavior change stages for more impactful initiatives.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
– Engaging Pre-recorded Lectures: Bring concepts to life with visual and practical examples.
– Interactive Discussions: Share insights and exchange ideas with peers.
– Hands-On Exercises: Translate theory into practice with engaging activities.
– Reflective Practices: Deepen your understanding through group reflections.
– Real-World Case Studies: Draw inspiration from successful conservation stories.

WHY REGISTER?
Equip yourself with the essential skills to drive lasting change and make a significant impact within your conservation projects and communities. Be the catalyst for positive environmental impact!

DATES:

Learn at your own pace with instructor support March 3rd to May 25th

PRICES:
Begins at $500 students / $600 professionals

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

Live Online course: Introduction to Python, April, 2025 by Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno (26 Feb 2025 07:42 EST)
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Dear colleagues,

Registration is open for the Online course “Introduction to Python”

Dates and schedule: Online live sessions on April 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, and 16th, 2025; from 13:00 to 16:30 (Madrid time zone).

Complete information and registrations: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/statistics-and-bioinformatics/introduction-to-python-for-biology/ or writing to courses@transmittingscience.com

Course Overview:

Python is a user-friendly and powerful programming language commonly used in scientific computing, from simple scripting to large projects. This workshop will provide hands-on practice in a biological context for beginners, with very limited prior programming experience. This course is designed to be very applied, and we will explore Python tools of immediate help to the working scientist.

After completing this course, participants will be able to apply Python programming automation to their own research problems and should be equipped to continue their own Python learning. While this course will focus on data analysis using Python, participants will gain language-agnostic principles of programming, like automation with loops and encapsulation with functions, that will serve as best practices for their scientific computing.

With best regards

Sole

You can see the full list of Transmitting Science upcoming courses here: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/

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Cole Ecological, Inc., based in Greenfield, MA, is seeking to hire a biological technician. This person will work in our Greenfield, MA office, but occasional local or regional travel for field work may be required. The primary responsibilities of this position will be as follows:

Process (subsample and sort) macroinvertebrate samples collected from across the northeastern United States.

Enter data into Excel and Access

Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies

Assist with quality assurance/quality control activities

Seasonal (summertime) field collection of macroinvertebrate samples, physical habitat data, instantaneous water quality measurements from wadeable rivers and streams.

This will be a part-time (20-30 hours/week), permanent position, depending on available workload and performance. Work schedule can be flexible as deadlines and performance allow.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences

Ability to work both with others and independently

Experience with data entry (Excel)

Experience or interest in aquatic ecology, macroinvertebrate ecology and taxonomy, aquatic sciences

Experience processing macroinvertebrate samples is desired, but not required (extensive training will be provided, irrespective of experience level)

Pay:

This is a part-time, permanent position. Pay is hourly, starting at $18-22/hour, depending on experience and with opportunities for performance-based raises.

To apply:

Please send a resume, letter of interest, and two professional or academic references to mikebcole@comcast.net.

Michael B. Cole, Ph.D.

President & Senior Aquatic Scientist

Cole Ecological, Inc.

15 Bank Row, Suite B

Greenfield, MA 01301

Employer: University of Idaho in partnership with U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

Wage: $15.00-$18.00 / hour (depending on experience)

Duration: Full-time; May 28 – August 20th, 2025

Work Schedule: (8) days on; (6) days off – workdays will be 10-hour shifts

Location: Remote locations across northern and central Idaho. Traveling and camping are required. Shared housing will be available at the USFS Priest River Research Station nearest Priest River, Idaho.

Job description: The selected candidate will be working for the University of Idaho in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. This project is funded by the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Health Protection (FHP) to survey and monitor the health of whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) and the spread/severity of white pine blister rust (caused by the fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola). The selected candidate will be working in a team of 2-3 trained professionals surveying whitebark pine and whitebark pine habitat.

Basic duties include:

Hiking long distances (5-10 miles per day) in remote, rugged, mountainous terrain Carrying a backpack of up to 30lbs for duration of workdayCamping for up to 8 days at a time – camping gear will be provided upon requestNavigating to remote sites via 4WD vehicle and/or on-foot using GPS equipment – training and GPS equipment will be providedPerforming large and small tree surveys using a standard common stand exam protocol – training and survey equipment will be providedPerforming blister rust severity assessments – training and survey equipment will be providedHelping team with other various measurements including (but not limited to) botanical surveys, mountain pine beetle assessment, hemispherical photography – training and survey equipment will be providedDriving 4WD vehicles for long-distances on rough, uneven terrainOther tasks may be required to aid on-going research projects at the research station.See Priest River Experimental Forest’s webpage for more information: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac01225230ea4a5facf11164e81b8a9d

Candidate Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire Must be 18 years or older at time of hireInterested in forest health and conservationExperience in backcountry settings is preferred Ability to camp in remote areas for up to 8 consecutive daysHike up to 10 miles per day off-trail on rugged, uneven, mountainous terrainCarry pack of up to 30lbs for duration of workday Ability to follow protocol instructions precisely and accuratelyMust be willing to work effectively within a teamWillingness to uphold a good attitude, especially under irritable or stressful circumstancesValid state driver’s license Ability to safely drive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrain

If interested, please fill out this google form https://forms.gle/DZVJzhMEgQXmm82g7  and contact Nicole Mutchler by email at nmutchler@uidaho.edu with a short introduction of yourself, your interest in the position, resume, and (3) professional references by March 15th, 2025.

The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, with funding from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, anticipates openings for students in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2025. Students will work with research teams involving other undergraduate and graduate students. Students also develop and conduct an independent research project. Many REU students continue their work as an independent study or senior honors thesis at their home institution. Some have even published in major scientific journals. In addition, through weekly presentations given by the mentors and other scientists, students are also exposed to a full spectrum of ecosystem research at Hubbard Brook. The program runs from late May to mid-August. Students receive a stipend of $5500 for the 10-week program, as well as housing. Limited funding is available for research supplies and travel expenses. Students live at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation’s researcher housing adjacent to the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, among a community of summer field students and technicians. All residents are expected to share and cooperate with cleaning, cooking, and related chores.

Lepidoptera community: This project aims to understand more about Lepidoptera (moths and caterpillars) community that are the most important herbivores in northern hardwood forests and the most important link from plant production to birds and bats. We will work with the student to develop a project that may include elements such as building a photographic library of the moths and caterpillars of Hubbard Brook, collecting Lepidoptera samples using various field methods, developing AI-assisted methods for identifying and enumerating moths, and other research avenues as determined by the student and mentors. Because the Lepidoptera work is closely linked to bird and bat research, the student will learn and participate in long-term bird research including nest searching, territory mapping, and counting food availability and participate in bat research.

In your application, please include: a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, your resume and email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters). Applications are due by March 2.

If interested in the position, please send your application to Dr. Matt Ayres (Dartmouth College: matthew.p.ayres@dartmouth.edu) and Miranda Zammarelli (Dartmouth College: miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu).

THIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Commercial Manager – US East, Marine Stewardship Council, Washington, DC (Hybrid)

2. Postdoctoral Scientist – The Oceanic Flux Program Time-Series, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA

3. Coastal Marine Fish Scientific Technician – Scientific Technician II – Career Seasonal, State of Washington, Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA

New Jobs

1. Postdoctoral Research Associate – Marine Sciences, The University of Connecticut (Department of the Marine Sciences), Long Island Sound, US

2. Marine Science Instructor, Duxbury Bay Maritime School, Duxbury, MA

3. Oceans Programme Coordinator, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

4. Project Coordinator – Kiwa Initiative Local Component A, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

5. Second Mate Unlimited R/V Armstrong, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Remote

6. Research Assistant, The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), Kemah or Galveston, TX

7. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments), Oregon State University (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences), Corvallis, OR

8. Semester Teaching Fellowship, The Island School, Deep Creek, Eleuthera

9. Database Administrator/Analyst, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, Gloucester, MA

10. Research Technician & Resident Assistant, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, East Boothbay, ME

11. Administrative Coordinator – Finance, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

12. Project Manager – Water Infrastructure, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

13. Senior Coordinator – Education Operations (Seasonal), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

14. Field Technician – Dockside Observer, Archipelago, Port Hardy, BC

15. Electronic Monitoring Technical Coordinator, Archipelago, Anchorage, AK

16. Senior Accountant, Flux Marine, Bristol, Rhode Island

17. Development Operations Coordinator, The Surfrider Foundation, Hybrid Remote (San Clemente, CA)

18. Senior Associate – Conservation Canada, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Canada (Remote)

19. Assistant – Associate or Full Research Oceanographer, University of California San Diego (Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)), La Jolla, CA

20. Accelerator Program Manager, Katapult Ocean, Oslo, Norway

21. Local Catch Network Coordinator, University of Maine (Local Catch Network), Orono, ME (Remote)

22. Research Program Coordinator, The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, MA

23. Coastal Marine Fisheries Scientific Technician – Scientific Tech II, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Clallam County – Forks, WA

24. Research Assistant I – Bioacoustic Data Analyst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA

25. Ocean Fisheries Port Sampler – Scientific Technician II, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Multiple Locations – Western Washington, WA

26. Senior Account Executive, Sofar Ocean, Athens, Greece

27. Human Resources Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD

28. Content Creator (Advocacy Pod), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

29. Principal Associate – U.S. Conservation, Pacific Campaigns, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR

30. Paid Marine Mammal Education & Research Internship, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable, MA

Small Mammal Field Technician – Deer mouse-botfly evolutionary ecology

The Velotta Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver (velottalab.com) is seeking to hire a seasonal field technician to assist with research on the evolutionary ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado in collaboration with Nathan Senner’s lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by botfly parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season.

The position will run from approximately April 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024. Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.81/hour will be provided.

Applications due
March 3, 2025

Essential Functions

* Maintenance of a small mammal trapping grid.

* Capture, handling, and tagging of deer mice.

* Field physiology including respirometry (metabolic rate measurement).

* Field behavioral trials.

* Working in the plains and mountains in sometimes rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

* Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork.

Required Qualifications

* Interest in mammalian ecology, field biology, physiology, species interactions, and/or related fields.

* Comfortable living and sleeping in close quarters with the team.

* Comfortable working at high elevations in sometimes rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

* Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn fieldwork and research methods, and ability to work well on a team and independently in challenging physical conditions and sometimes stressful scenarios. Applicant must be adaptable, communicative, cooperative, and detail oriented.

For more information and to apply, pleasevisit this website:
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The University of Kansas Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology/Kansas Biological Survey is recruiting students to participate in Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportuniites in Summer 2025. The REU opportunities are part of the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute, a National Science Foundation funded initiative whose overarching focus is how plant organismal systems (plant roots and shoots) relate to one another and how those relationships influence and are influenced by plant communities and the soil ecosphere. REU participants working at the University of Kansas will conduct research (described below), participate in the broader institute through in-person and virtual meetings, and will join a near-peer mentoring scheme in which they work closely with high school mentees, graduate students, postdocs, and professors to achieve research and training goals.

Location and time frame: This REU opportunity takes place at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS and runs for 10 weeks from May 26th through August 1st.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Students who have already graduated with a four-year degree are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits: REU interns receive $6000 stipend for the program, and food and lodging if needed.

Apply Here

Submissions due March 1, 2025 and selections will be made by March 31.

Title: RaMP-UP Fellow

University of Colorado Boulder, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Location: Panamá City, Panamá

Job Type: Paid Fellowship

Salary: $32,000

Application Deadline: March 16, 2025

Experience: 0-1 years

Application Link: https://cuboulder.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/login/109?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcuboulder.secure-platform.com%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2F109%2Fhome

Website Link: https://www.gsscholar.org/rampup-fellows-program

Job Description: The RaMP-UP Tropical BioDiversity Fellowship is a one year paid research experience with Smithsonian Scientists and a cohort of peers in the tropics. RaMP-UP Fellows spend a year engaged in BioDiversity studies with Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) scientists. You will be embedded in the tropical landscapes of Panamá, practicing cutting-edge and rigorous methodologies to make a lasting impact on Tropical BioDiversity. This is a program for post-baccalaureates (from US and territories) who graduated within the last 4 years from a U.S. accredited university.

Come away with a robust research experience, scientific products, an international professional network, a peer network, and strong mentors to advocate for your career. Applications for the 2025-2026 program will open on January 15, 2025 and close March 16, 2025. Get a stipend of $32,000 for a full year of participation. A roundtrip ticket to Panamá and lodging while at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facilities is included. Visit our website to learn more about the projects you could apply to be a part of, eligibility requirements, and program FAQs.