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Job Summary Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical-Engineer and/or Naval Architect with training and/or experience in Naval Architecture to join the Oceanographic Systems Lab (OSL) within the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department (AOPE). This is a regular full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.     OSL is a world leader in Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology and operation in many complex oceanographic environments.  Military and scientific applications of AUVs are supported by OSL including biologic and physical surveys, mapping, under-ice operations, environmental anomaly detection, and imaging marine life.  OSL works with REMUS AUVs developed in OSL and equipment designed elsewhere expanding capabilities of the AUVs and the sensors employ in the ocean.    The OSL team operates in a creative and exciting workspace from development of ideas to deployment in the field within months.   The Mechanical-Engineer and/or Naval Architect will perform a wide range of design, modeling, and fabrication tasks related to AUVs and their subsystems. The position will include mechanical and systems engineering on high performance autonomous underwater vehicles, with a focus on analysis of performance, dynamics and, and detailed design of mechanical systems. This position includes participation in and leadership of at-sea operations of AUVs in support of multiple programs.  Excellent writing and communication skills are required for team collaboration, publishing reports and papers, and writing proposals.  Members of this team all spend time both in the office/lab and in the field.  They work in conjunction with frontline military platforms. Field operations occur locally and at remote sites to support science, exploration, disaster response, and military operations to do cutting edge research and development.  Previous missions have included locating black boxes and airplanes, locating shipwrecks, mapping unexplored parts of the ocean, mapping physical and biological phenomena and studying marine life.   Past project sponsors include NSF, NOAA, Office of Naval Research, DARPA, BSEE, Discovery Channel, NAVOCEANO, NUWC, foreign governments, philanthropic organizations, and corporations.    The internal working title for this position will be Senior Engineer.   

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Software and Robotics Engineer to join the Advanced Engineering Lab within the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The position will be at the Engineer I or Engineer II level, depending on skills, education, and experience.   This position involves software engineering and development as well as fieldwork and at-sea testing at locations around the world.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who relishes the idea of going outside while working on interesting engineering problems.  (You will probably see at least one polar bear.)   The Advanced Engineering Laboratory, located in a waterfront facility in Woods Hole, consists of engineers and technicians who work on a wide range of oceanographic systems including autonomous undersea vehicles, autonomous surface vehicles, underwater acoustics and communications, and complex sensors for physical oceanography, chemistry and biology. Within the lab, multiple groups develop cutting-edge technology for scientific and US Navy applications and take that technology from initial prototype to complete product.   Although this position is focused on software engineering and development, a breadth of engineering skills and experience across multiple fields will be helpful and is always appreciated at WHOI.   The Software and Robotics Engineer will work within an engineering team in the development, test and fielding of complex assemblies for many applications as described above, including (but certainly not limited to) robotics, instrument control, and data analysis. The work will include feature additions and maintenance within existing code bases, as well as clean-sheet designs for new projects and applications.  Several projects will involve developing applications for robotic systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS), many of which use Python.   The position will include projects that take multiple forms, including working with a team that includes other engineers and a project manager or operating independently with a scientist and a group of graduate students or post-docs. Domestic and foreign travel up to several times per year for several weeks is typical, but not always required. Time at sea on small coastal vessels or large research craft will likely be required. The successful applicant will also have a strong interest in the ocean and marine environment, ocean-related sciences, and robotics for scientific and US Navy applications.  

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Security Guard-Casual to join the Facilities Department.    Under direct supervision, performs routine security checks throughout the entire Institution. This a casual position, and is eligible for casual benefits.   

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Department of Geology and Geophysics. This is a regular, full time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.    This position will involve processing and modeling of a variety of marine and terrestrial electromagnetic data including controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) and magnetotelluric (MT) data sets. Some experience with one or both types of data is preferred, although training will be given as appropriate. The Research Assistant will work with other members of the EM research group in producing interpretable models of the data.   As a Research Assistant, the incumbent works with some supervision, employs established laboratory procedures, standard equipment, and fundamental concepts to conduct research tasks determined by field of study and scope of individual research project. The internal working title for this position will be Research Assistant I or Research Assistant II; the final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education and experience.   This will be a term appointment through to the end of August 2024. Start date as soon as possible. Remote work is possible with at least occasional presence at WHOI required.  

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently seeking a Board Liaison to join the Director's office. This position supports the President & Director by acting as lead for strategy and implementation concerning the management of WHOI's Board of Trustees and its working Trustee Committees (75%). In addition, this position helps serve as a liaison for the Development office to nurture trustees, key donors and related affiliate groups (25%). This position has a flexible work arrangement, and can be either hybrid (at least 2 days per week on-site) or fully on-site. This is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for benefits. 

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning & Analysis Department to support Central Services. This position will be a key participant in providing value-added financial/business information and analysis and recommendations for the Institution. The Financial Analyst position will provide routine reporting & analytical support to management and will assist with the annual budget and interim forecasts, including the budgeting system administration and maintenance.  This position has a flexible work arrangement, and can be either hybrid or remote. This is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for benefits.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Operator and Technician to join the Advanced Engineering Lab within the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The position will be at the Engineering Assistant II/III or Senior Engineering Assistant level, depending on skills, education, and experience.   This position involves fieldwork in the United States, in the Arctic, and other locations around the world.   The Advanced Engineering Laboratory, located in a waterfront facility in Woods Hole, consists of engineers and technicians who work on a wide range of oceanographic systems including autonomous undersea vehicles, autonomous surface vehicles, underwater acoustics and communications, and complex sensors for physical oceanography, chemistry and biology. Within the lab, multiple groups develop cutting-edge technology for scientific and US Navy applications, and take that technology from initial prototype to complete product.   The AUV Operator will work with an engineering and operations group and will participate in and lead field tests.  This position will support maintenance, testing and repairs to AUV electrical/mechanical systems including power and logic infrastructure as well as other oceanographic instrumentation and support equipment.  The role also includes participation in all aspects of vehicle operations at sea including mission programming, vehicle check out, vehicle monitoring and post mission analysis, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in the field as required.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of a third year extension.   Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) is a promising marine carbon dioxide removal approach identified by a recent National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Investigator position in developing and executing a scaled series of ship-based ocean alkalinity enhancement field trials. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary set of colleagues in the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry and Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Departments to select appropriate deployment sites; plan the trials; and analyze and synthesize field data to characterize the alkalinity and carbon budgets of the deployed plumes. Additional opportunities include developing devices and methods for shipboard tracer and alkalinity deployment, understanding the biogeochemical response to the deployment, and synthesizing multiple shipboard data streams to contextualize the trials within the region. The position will entail field and lab work in Massachusetts and opportunities to go to sea.   The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.   Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and the names of three individuals willing to write a letter of recommendation for the candidate. Applications will be reviewed starting February 15, 2023 and until the position is filled. The position can start immediately. Interested applicants can contact Dr. Adam V. Subhas (asubhas@whoi.edu).

Reporting to the Director, the Business Systems Analyst will work primarily with internal G&A (Finance, HR, Legal, Development, Facilities, etc.) customers in support of s Business Transformation Initiative.  He/she will gather requirements, evaluate products, recommend solutions, implement and integrate systems and resolve problems while working in collaboration with customers and fellow IS associates.This position utilizes extensive knowledge, skills and experience to provide the highest level of technical support and system uptime to the user community as well as mentorship to the Business Systems team. 

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.   The role of this position consists of working in an electronics design and manufacturing environment primarily supporting the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Electrical Engineering Laboratory and the AVAST (Autonomous Vehicle and Sensor Technology) program.  This role will also support the Applied Propagation Physics (APP) group in the Ocean Acoustics & Signals Laboratory (OASL) of the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering (AOP&E) Department.   The work for the OASL-APP group would be the next phase in the development of the 3-Dimensional Acoustic Telescope (3D-AT), upgrading the data collection and signal processing components as well as the power systems. The OOI Electrical Engineering Lab is responsible for maintaining a wide array of electronics, telemetry systems, wiring harnesses, and sub-sea cables.  The electrical hardware consists of distributed embedded systems, Linux single board computers, primary and rechargeable batteries, solar and wind generation, as well as a variety of satellite based, and line of site telemetry.   The primary role of this position is that of an Electrical Engineer, reporting to a Lead Electrical Engineer from the individual project.  Responsibilities include, with limited supervision; design and build of components, develop and implement test procedures, troubleshooting and repair of all electronic, electrical, and computer-based equipment.  Responsibilities may include the management of technicians or engineers to complete these duties.  Candidate must be familiar with a wide variety of electronics test equipment; oscilloscopes, Digital Signal Processors, Frequency generators, PCB design software and command line interfaces.  The AVAST program is an initiative providing subject matter expertise and specialized fabrication and testing spaces for multiple highly-technical projects at WHOI.   3D-AT:  https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/whoi-awarded-1-million-3d-acoustic-telescope/   The internal working title of this position could be Research Engineer or Senior Engineer.        

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Physical Oceanography Department. This is a temporary, 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.   The postdoc would be hired to analyze moored oxygen observations in the subpolar North Atlantic and improve our understanding of biogeochemical cycling and ventilation in this region. This would be achieved through preparing scientific publications and presentations at conferences and seminars. The primary goal of this position is career development, and support will be provided to advance the postdoc’s career goals. The postdoc will gain training and experience in and have opportunities to write their own scientific proposals.   The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.   Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Associate General Counsel, Contracts and Agreements to join the Administration Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. This position would report to the General Counsel and VP, Business and Legal & CRO.    Assist the General Counsel in providing legal advice and counsel to WHOI. Incumbent has a support role in areas of actual and potential legal liability, including but not limited to, reviewing and drafting contracts, advising on federal contracting rules, regulations, and compliance, interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, interpreting WHOI policies, regulations and rules, developing and drafting policies and procedures, assisting in legal transactions. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the General Counsel with limited supervision and occasional general supervisory review. Provides hands-on counsel to all levels of staff and takes projects to completion. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts documents, presents clear recommendation to staff, senior leadership, and assures legal compliance.   This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days per week required on site. 

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently looking for a Robotics Engineer  to join the WARPLab in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   WARPLab (http://warp.whoi.edu)  is developing novel approaches to monitor complex marine ecosystems using underwater robots, AI, and machine learning. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience with software development in the context of robotics and computer vision. Prior experience with marine or field robotics is desirable but not required. The main technologies used by lab include: C/C++, Python, ROS, PyTorch, and OpenCV.   Please include links to code samples with the application.   Job Summary   Engineer II:   With some supervision to achieve assigned objectives, identifies and participates in engineering projects in support of scientific and research activities through the demonstration of one or more specialized skills. Will be expected to work on tasks requiring creativity and independent thinking, along with a proven understanding of fundamental research and engineering principles.   Research Engineer:   With little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives, meet deadlines, and complete difficult engineering assignments by demonstrating full competency in one or more engineering areas; assists substantively in planning technical aspects of experiments, as well as design, testing, and use of major system components.   The internal working title for this position could be either Engineer II or Research Engineer. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.   

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching forPart Time Helpers and Laboratory Assistants to join the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department for the 2023 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 and maintenance, data entry, and other project-specific duties as required.   *Position level will be based on the selected candidates' education and experience.  

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Embedded Software Engineer to join the Scibotics Lab within the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department (AOPE). This is a regular full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.   The Scibotics Lab at WHOI develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and new capabilities with innovations in hardware and software that help scientists and society better understand the ocean. We invented the SharkCam, an AUV that locates, tracks, and films marine animals like the North Atlantic white shark.  Our team strives to develop non-proprietary software that is accessible to the wider scientific community. Although our focus is on AUVs and their applications, our team works with ROVs, UAVs, biologger tags and novel sensor development such as the midwater oil sampler.    In the spring of 2023, we are opening a brand new, cutting edge robotics lab in WHOI's newest building: The David Center for Ocean Innovation.  Our team has access to cutting-edge maker space equipment, large test tanks, advanced machining, and collaborative collision spaces just to name a few.    We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to join our team and help us develop embedded software for a series of ambitious projects: protecting the arctic from environmental damage with an AUV capable of detecting and mapping out oil spills under ice; marine megafauna following algorithms in the deep sea; benthic habitat surveys in rough terrain; obstacle avoidance in and around wind turbines; and much more.  The ideal candidate will both contribute to existing ideas and technologies as well as bring their own creative ideas to our lab.    You will help the team by:   - Developing ROS nodes to interface with various instruments such as sonars, navigation systems, and depth sensors attached to an embedded Linux computer - Designing autonomous navigation, perception, and mapping behaviors to allow the vehicle to respond to environmental stimuli like the presence of oil droplets or obstacles - Developing ROS-based interfaces for AUV data and control management - Writing and utilizing software tests, including unit tests and functional tests using tools such as Gazebo - Building visualization and user interface software that allows users to interact with the data being passed through the ROS interfaces - Integrating the vehicle’s computers with other hardware components such as GPS sensors, power management units, custom digital circuit boards, etc. - Participating in at-sea expeditions as well as local field operations and testing on large and small boats - Operating the vehicle during field deployments and testing   We value candidates who excel in multidisciplinary contexts; our ideal candidate will bring both software and electrical engineering experience, but will be prepared to step out of their comfort zone to contribute wherever challenges arise.   A successful candidate, with little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives, meet deadlines, and complete difficult engineering assignments by demonstrating full competency in one or more engineering areas; assists substantively in planning technical aspects of new developments, as well as design, testing, and use of major system components. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  We are looking for a team player who values open and frequent communication.   The ideal candidate would fit many (but not necessarily all) of the following qualifications..   - 3+ years of software development experience in Python and/or C++ - Experience developing software using ROS, LCM, or a comparable robotics middleware - Experience working with embedded Linux systems (Raspberry Pi, etc.) - Working knowledge of robotics system design (navigation and planning methods, sensing technologies, perception algorithms, etc.) - Familiarity with electronics: RS-232 communication, microcontrollers, DC power distribution, acoustic transducers, sonar, oscilloscopes, CPU BIOS configuration - Familiarity with oceanographic sensing technology such as sonar, ADCPs and IMU’s - Experience creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) or data visualization tools - Experience with version control within a team software development environment.   The internal working title for this position could be either Engineer II or Research Engineer.  The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate’s level of education and experience.  

Join our team studying the paleoclimate and marine geochemistry! Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   This position is available for a period of up to two years from date of hire, with funding available through December 2025.  Desired approximate start date is March, 1 2023 or sooner.   We are seeking a scientifically curious, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to assist with a variety of lab- and field-related activities in the Hines and Dunlea labs. Our labs perform cutting-edge research on long-term climate change and how it relates to the ocean over major climate transitions.   The individual will assist with general research needs and activities. Responsibilities for prepping samples (fossil deep-sea corals, foraminifera, seawater, porewaters, and marine sediment from around the world) for analysis would include acid-cleaning labware; high precision weighing; pipetting; acid digestions; flux fusion digestions; and elemental separation for isotopic analysis. An ideal candidate would be diligent about documenting protocols used, data entry, and visualization of experimental results. Additional responsibilities would include analyzing element concentrations and isotopic ratios on mass or emission spectrometers under the supervision of facility staff and up-dating and maintaining a comprehensive database of marine sediment geochemistry.   Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please include information about your previous lab experience, previous experience with Excel and/or other programming languages, and why you are interested in this position.  Also include contact information for at least 3 individuals who are willing to provide a reference for you.   This is a two-year position that could be an opportunity to help recent college/university graduates develop skills and transition into the geosciences workforce or graduate school.    The internal working title for this position could be either Research Assistant II, or Research Assistant III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.    

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for an Administrative Associate I - Housing Coordinator to join the Facilities and Services Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.   With minimal supervision, this position acts as the primary resource for students, staff and guests staying in Institution Housing. Manages the daily operations of Institution housing including scheduling of rooms, processing charges and payments of rent, overseeing maintenance, and supervising the housekeeper. Must be technologically savvy, self-motivated, highly organized, able to take the initiative to perform complex administrative duties, exercise discretion and good judgment, and possess a strong work ethic.   The internal working title for this position should be Administrative Associate I.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a full-time, exempt, Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Program, summarized at oceanobservatories.org.  The OOI is an NSF Large Facility with a planned thirty-year life, delivering multi-disciplinary oceanographic data from five instrumented ocean arrays.  This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. May include opportunities for optional time at sea; not required. The initial appointment will be for two years with possible extension(s) contingent on performance and funding.   OOI Biological/Chemical Oceanographic Post-Doc The OOI Program is seeking to augment its data science expertise and quality through the addition of a full-time post-doc with experience with the selection, deployment, operation, and data processing of marine biological and/or chemical sensors.  Successful applicants will be expected to lead their own research program in collaboration with the members of the OOI Consortium. The research program can be wide-ranging, and suggested research projects include the following: - Collaborate with OOI scientists and marine carbon chemists in the OOI Member Institution Marine Chemistry Departments to use OOI chemical, bio-optical, and other measurements to study the coastal carbon cycle, ocean acidification, air-sea CO2 fluxes, and other biogeochemical processes at the OOI coastal arrays over a range of temporal and spatial scales. - Develop or improve sensing technology for making direct in-situ CO2 flux measurements on various platforms, such as shipboard underway systems and buoys/moorings. The CO2 flux system has the potential to be deployed on OOI platforms, which would complement the existing air-sea pCO2 - Collaborate with OOI scientists and biological oceanographers in the OOI Member Institution Biology Departments to use OOI bio-optical, chemical, acoustic, and other measurements to study phytoplankton ecology, zooplankton ecology and other ecosystem processes at the OOI coastal arrays over a range of temporal and spatial scales. - Take advantage of the recently completed OOI BGC Sensor Data Working Group's Best Practices & User Guide to conduct research and generate analysis-ready data products through this research.   The Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.   Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications, and names/contact information for at least three professional references. Additionally, applicants should submit a concise statement (no longer than four pages) that addresses (1) research interests to be pursued at WHOI, (2) anticipated career plans, with an explanation of how postdoctoral research at WHOI would complement an applicant’s existing experience and preparation, and (3) interests in, experience with, and/or planned commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service in their career and (4; optional) life-impact statement that describes any significant life circumstance that has impacted productivity, trajectory, or performance (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, illness, caretaking responsibilities; 1-page).     We recognize that strength comes through diversity and actively seek and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities.   Applications will be reviewed starting 1/17/2023 and until filled.    

The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering (AOPE) Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites candidates to apply to the open full-time tenure track positions on our scientific staff*. We seek to hire 1-2 scientists at any of the Assistant/Associate/Senior Scientist levels to initiate technology driven programs in field robotics, autonomy, perception, sensing and related areas with applications to marine environments. We invite candidates with demonstrated research experience in, or willingness to apply their technological expertise to marine environments or challenging atmospheric, terrestrial, polar, or space environments.   WHOI is located on Cape Cod in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science, with proximity to the research hubs of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. Its mission is to advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society. WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Together with an additional ~500 affiliated personnel associated with the scientific endeavors of the Institution, WHOI is home to a vibrant scientific community that has a strong international component.   WHOI offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes but is not limited to relocation assistance, medical and dental plans, childcare subsidy, housing assistance, tuition assistance, an employer contribution retirement plan, vacation time, flexible scheduling, and family illness days. The Institution also provides dual career services for assisting the applicant’s spouse or partner should they be impacted by your career decision. We have a dedicated team who will work with applicants to identify and explore available options within WHOI and the broader Woods Hole community, as well as in Boston and Providence.   *Tenure-track staff are positions equivalent to ladder-rank professorial posts and tenure-track group leader positions.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a full-time, exempt,  Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Program, summarized at oceanobservatories.org.  The OOI is an NSF Large Facility with a planned thirty-year life, delivering multi-disciplinary oceanographic data from five instrumented ocean arrays.  This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. May include opportunities for optional time at sea; not required. The initial appointment will be for two years with possible extension(s) contingent on performance and funding.    OOI Data Science Initiative Post-Doc The OOI Program is seeking applications for a post-doc to develop and implement the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reuse (FAIR) of OOI Data.  We are looking for researchers whose interests are in data science and strategies and methodologies for data mining to support wide-ranging research.  Successful applicant interests are expected to relate to some/all of the following themes: - Application and use of Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) for data retrieval and citation. - Automated Data Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). - Data Statistics and Metrics. - Data Visualization. - Data Analysis tools such as: - Computational on the scale of R, Python or Matlab. - Understanding of data file structures such as netCDF or Zarr. - Jupyter Notebook and GitHub. - Author guides and approaches that communicate the above themes. The Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.   Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications, and names/contact information for at least three professional references. Additionally, applicants should submit a concise statement (no longer than four pages) that addresses (1) research interests to be pursued at WHOI, (2) anticipated career plans, with an explanation of how postdoctoral research at WHOI would complement an applicant’s existing experience and preparation, and (3) interests in, experience with, and/or planned commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service in their career and (4; optional) life-impact statement that describes any significant life circumstance that has impacted productivity, trajectory, or performance (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, illness, caretaking responsibilities; 1-page).     We recognize that strength comes through diversity and actively seek and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities.   Applications will be reviewed starting 1/17/2023 and until filled.