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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is searching for a Research Associate III to join the Geology & Geophysics Department. This is a regular full-time, exempt position, eligible for full benefits. The Research Associate III will be working on a project that has the broad objectives of seismically imaging an intact segment of oceanic-arc crust, in order to better understand crustal production in oceanic arcs -- a system of processes that are key to the habitability of planets but that are, nevertheless, poorly understood.  

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Biology Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.  The Brosnahan lab at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking a new member for its technical team. The successful candidate will be hired as a Research Assistant at a grade that is commensurate with their level of training and experience. This person will assist with efforts to deploy sensors that record...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center (OBSIC, https://obsic.whoi.edu) within the Geology and Geophysics Department. This is a regular, casual, non-exempt position, and is eligible for casual benefits. The internal working title for this position could be either Part-time Helper or Laboratory Assistant, and the final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education and experience. The initial term will be up to one year, renewable based on performance and funding...

  About Philanthropy at WHOI: WHOI has a strong history of fundraising from a broad base of supporters. Philanthropic giving from individuals, corporations, and foundations has been instrumental to advancing ocean research, technology and education. Private philanthropy has been an integral part of WHOI’s success since it was founded in 1930 with a $2.5M gift from the Rockefeller Foundation. Today, gifts from local, national and international donors continue to support WHOI’s mission and vision helping to...

Join our team studying paleoceanography and paleoclimate. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Geology and Geophysics Dept. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. This position is available for one year from date of hire, with extensions up to three years total possible.   We are seeking a scientifically curious, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to assist with a variety of lab-related activities to conduct cutting-edge research on...

An experienced program coordinator is desired to assist with management of several on-going oceanographic observational projects.  Typical duties shall include technical editing and proofing of proposals, scientific manuscripts, project reports, and technical reports.  The job shall entail monitoring of purchase orders, tracking expenses, and arranging travel for field work.  Creation of public websites for project outreach is desirable.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Administrative Assistant II to join the Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   Competencies: - Collaboration - Presents solutions to immediate and long-term problems. - Solicits opinions and forges compromises. - Reviews ideas and drafts work products with appropriate parties - Communication - Communicates independently internally...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking an experienced administrative professional to join the Geology & Geophysics Department. The internal working title for this position will be Research Administrator I; this is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for full benefits. Remote work is possible.   As part of the administrative team, this position interacts with a diverse group of scientists and staff, and supports a fast-paced, dynamic research environment with federal and non-federal sponsors. The work is varied and rewarding. The incumbent provides complex...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to join the Alvin Submersible Engineering and Operations Group. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position and is eligible for full benefits.   Alvin is the world’s most renowned human occupied submersible, continually operating since its...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the Development Department.    Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship, the Development Communications Coordinator will partner broadly with fundraising, scientific, and technical staff to generate written communications materials to advance fundraising strategies at WHOI. The Coordinator will take the lead on generating donor-facing materials...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Engineering Technician to join the Mooring Operations and Engineering Group within the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department. This position is full time and is eligible for benefits.   The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department (AOPE) is a unique collection of scientists, engineers, technical support personnel and students conducting research into ocean processes from the turbulent surf zone to the abyssal depths. This research encompasses...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has a strong history of fundraising from a broad base of supporters. Philanthropic giving from individuals, corporations, and foundations has been instrumental to advancing ocean research, technology and education. Private philanthropy, in particular, has been an integral part of WHOI’s success since it was founded in 1930 with a $2.5M gift from the Rockefeller Foundation. Today, gifts from local, national and international donors continue to support WHOI’s mission and vision helping to unravel the mysteries of the ocean and devise science-based solutions to planet-wide...

The Ship Operations Department is currently searching for a Port Engineer to join their team. This position is responsible for designing and overseeing installation and/or repair of marine power plants, propulsion systems, heating, ventilating and all other mechanical and electrical systems on research vessels. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. 

Research Associate position in internal wave modeling and wave turbulence at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Senior Desktop Support Analystto join the Information Services Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.   The Senior Desktop Support Analyst is a senior member of the End User Technology Systems team within the Information Services department. This position uses advanced information technology...

At Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), our mission is to understand the ocean for our planet and our future.  In pursuit of this aspiration are some of the most world’s most talented ocean scientists and engineers who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean to reveal its impact on our planet and our lives.  If you would like to support the people who go to impossible places to do impossible things, you can be part of making a difference.  The Development Office is looking for an organized, proactive, team-oriented, problem-solving administrative professional to support our Corporate and Foundation Relations team as Sr. Administrative Assistant...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Marine Chemsitry and Geochemistry Department. This is a full-timel, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   The Postdoc will be initially awarded for one year with an extension granted for one or more years based on progress and performance. 

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Engineer Technician to join the Oceanographic Systems Lab (OSL). This is a full time/non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.This position will provide direct operational and technical engineering support to the development and employment of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV’s) at WHOI and around the world.   These REMUS vehicles are designed at OSL and heavily utilized by the science and military community with field projects or science survey cruises ranging from a week to several months.   Shoreside responsibilities include the...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a Pre- and Post-Award Administrator to work in the Physical Oceanography (PO) Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. The Administrator will be responsible for working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and staff to manage pre- and post-award processes. Administrative support and financial management will include working with a portfolio (PIs), working on the full lifecycle of awards from proposal submissions through post-award activities, and ensuring compliance with agencies and institutional regulations, policies, terms, and conditions. Working within a world-renowned organization, the work is fast-paced and complex and...