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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...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitution is seeking a Director, Internal Research and Supporting Programs. Reporting to the Deputy Director and Vice President for Science and Engineering (DD-VPSE), serves as the primary contact for all internal funding resources (agency, foundation, philanthropy, etc.) and administrative matters related to internal research projects, as well as regarding key supporting programs and activities such as cost-share, external fees, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) positions, etc.      Provides...

The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is searching for an instrumentation engineer to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Coastal and Global Scale Nodes (CGSN) team. This is a regular full-time, exempt position and is eligible for benefits. The internal working title for this position could be either Engineer I or Engineer II. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.   The role of...

The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is searching for an instrumentation technician to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative team. This is a regular full-time position and is eligible for benefits. The internal working title for this position could be either Engineering Assistant II/III, or Sr Engineering Assistant I. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.   The role of the position primarily consists of working with a range of oceanographic instruments from...

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...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is the world's leading, independent non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. Our scientists and engineers push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean to reveal its impacts on our planet and our lives.   The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is currently searching for a Sensor Development Engineer to work with a cross-disciplinary team focused on...

The Physical Oceanography Department is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join their team. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with possible second year continuation contingent on progress made.   JOB SUMMARY:   Postdoctoral position in Deep Circulation and AMOC Variability in the Subpolar North Atlantic at Woods Hole Oceanographic...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking a Senior Administrate Assistant II - Major Gifts. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship, this position provides support for major gift officers, contributing significantly by anticipating, prioritizing and initiating projects in support of their fundraising objectives. The successful candidate will develop an understanding of fundraising processes and best practices to update and maintain donor records in the Raiser’s Edge database and develop and run analytical reports and mailing lists. Assist fundraisers with the development of solicitation strategies and collaborate with fellow...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement and Chief Marketing Officer.    The Executive Assistant will provide direct, high-level administrative support to WHOI’s Vice President of Advancement and Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing various organizational and operational tasks daily. This pivotal role involves aiding the executive with heavy scheduling, travel,...

 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Motta Lab in the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.  The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent on additional funding and...

The Physical Oceanography Department is currently searching for an ocean Research Assisant II - Ocean Observation Analyst to join their team. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   Argo (www.argo.ucsd.edu) is a global array of autonomous instruments monitoring the oceans in real time. The WHOI Argo Team based in the Physical Oceanography Department is in need of an Ocean Observation Analyst and Manager to be hired at an Research Assistant II level.  The role is to analyze, visualize...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Biology Department. This is a 24 month, full-time,  exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.  Anticipated Start: The position start date is negotiable and can begin as early as May 1, 2024, but no later than December 31, 2024. Position duration: The appointment is for 24 months.

Research Associate III – Physical oceanography and air-sea interaction The position involves: (i) Making measurements of the upper ocean and atmosphere to assess air-sea exchange of heat and momentum, atmospheric structure, clouds, radiative effects, and ocean-atmosphere interaction, (ii) analysis of measurements, satellite, and reanalysis data sets, (iii) modeling, and (iv) dissemination of findings.  Research offers scope to explore ocean submesoscale dynamics, boundary layers, internal waves, and requires participation in fieldwork. Knowledge of physical oceanography and...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent on additional funding and performance.   WHOI...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department. The postdoctoral investigator will focus on fundamental research related to Arctic coastal groundwater dynamics in a changing climate. This includes, but is not limited to, using numerical models, machine learning, and/or remote sensing to investigate Arctic coastal groundwater-surface exchange, saltwater intrusion, and permafrost thaw. Specific examples include investigating drivers of saltwater intrusion into Arctic coastal tundra or evaluating salinization effects on subsurface thermal regimes and permafrost characteristics. The investigators will have...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently seeking seasonal Engineering Technicians to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department for the 2024 summer period (May - August 2024).   These are temporary, casual, non-exempt positions and are eligible for casual benefits.    Summer hiring positions...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for seasonal Part Time Helpers and Laboratory Assistants to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department for the 2024 summer period (May - August 2024). These positions are non-exempt, casual and are eligible for casual benefits.   With direct supervision, performs routine laboratory...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching forPart Time Helpers and Laboratory Assistants to join the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department for the 2024 summer period (June - August) or perhaps for a longer period. These positions are non-exempt, casual and are not eligible for benefits.   With direct supervision, performs routine laboratory and clerical assignments.  In general, duties will include washing laboratory glassware, general lab organization...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a Departmental Post Award Administrator to work within the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry (MCG) Department. This position will have the opportunity to be hybrid (partially remote) or fully on-campus. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.  Reporting to the Department Administrator, in support of a portfolio of Principal Investigators (PI’s) and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Grant and Contracts Services (GCS) Office.  This position provides support in research administration, regulatory...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Biology Department. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possible second and third year continuation contingent on progress and funding.   The postdoctoral investigator will conduct fundamental research at the interface of phytoplankton ecology and mathematical ecology. The position will involve...