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Jobs

  • Marine Research Scientist at the Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute in in Gloucester, MA, to leverage genomic technologies to understand and advance sustainable fisheries, marine biodiversity, ocean resiliency, or related areas of marine science. Application deadline: none listed.
  • Research Fellow in area of bioinformatic analysis of marine metagenomes at the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Application deadline: not listed.
  • Program Scientist at Schmidt Sciences  - The Program Scientist will execute on all aspects of strategic grantmaking for the carbon portfolio, including leading the Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC) program. Application deadline not listed.
  • The Antarctic Support Contract Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Facility Manager to work in Antarctica at the Long Duration Balloon facility. Hybrid Remote. Application deadline not listed.

Postdocs

  • Postdoc position (3-year appointment) available at the University of Amsterdam focusing on modeling global marine phytoplankton host - virus interactions. Application deadline: March 22
  • The Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) department at the UiT- The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Biology/Biological Oceanography (Carbon Export). Position open until March 30, 2026.
  • Postdoctoral researcher at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, USA, to study the effect of wildfires on ocean biogeochemistry. Position open until April 2, 2026.
  • The Cohen Lab at University of Georgia is recruiting a highly interdisciplinary postdoc to lead independent research initiatives within the disciplines of biological oceanography and marine microbial ecology. Research opportunities include integrating geochemistry with meta-omics and investigating metalloprotein abundance patterns across the North Atlantic Ocean. Of particular interest is examining the influences of trace metal availability on eukaryotic phytoplankton metal metabolism. Funds to support this position come from a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation award to UGA. Learn more at https://cohenlabUGA.com/. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026.
  • A two year Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute of Iceland (MFRI), to work on the project “NatuRE based SOLutions for sustainable use of high north marine biodiVersity and ecosystems sErvices (RESOLVE)”. No position closing date listed.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow with Biogeochemical-Argo team at Ghent University to conduct cutting-edge research on the ocean carbon cycle. Desired skills include experience with Ocean Colour satellite data and BioGeoChemical-Argo data, proficiency in Python and/or R programming, and English fluency. No position closing date listed. Start between March and June 2026. Interested individuals shoule send CV, motivation letter, and diploma to griet.neukermans@ugent.be.
  • Postdoctoral scholar - Dr. Erin McParland at Oregon State University is recruiting a postdoc to join the team early next year as part of an ongoing NSF-funded collaboration investigating the role of osmolytes in seawater. Application materials should be emailed to erin.mcparland@oregonstate.edu. Position open until filled.
  • Postdoctoral Investigator in Applied Ocean & Physics Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, MA. Application deadline: applications assessed on a rollng basis.
  • Postdoctoral Associate in the field of marine eDNA and meta genomics at OceanX. Application deadline: none listed.
  • Postdoctoral Scientist in Marine Biomedical Discovery at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of collaborators. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic and motivated scientist to learn a powerful genetic model and advance aging research in an entrepreneurial and exciting work environment. No closing date listed.
  • Postdoctoral Scientist in Fisheries at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in processing and analyzing eDNA samples, especially using metabarcoding, qPCR, and/or ddPCR. Experience in data analysis and modeling of eDNA data and knowledge of common molecular laboratory techniques is highly desirable. No closing date listed.
  • Postdoc position in evolutionary and ecological genomics of microalgae - The Ku lab, at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology, and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key ecological roles on Earth. Position open until filled.
  • Postdoctoral researcher - The Department of Estuarine and Delta Systems (EDS) at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) in Yerseke is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher to join the EU Horizon project BLUESHORES. This international, multidisciplinary project aims to design, implement, and evaluate Hybrid Blue-Green Infrastructure (HBGI) solutions that combine the benefits of natural ecosystems with the protective functions of engineered coastal defenses. No closing date listed.

Workshops, Webinars and Other Opportunities

Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2026

The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America program brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of PhD graduation) from across the Americas—including North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean—to explore exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. This symposium will be conducted in English with the goal of catalyzing convergence research, innovation, and cross-pollination of ideas. Attendees will discuss advances across a broad range of multi-disciplinary topics through five plenary sessions, each led by two co-chairs. This symposium will explore the themes of:

    • Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences
    • Oceans
    • Biomedicine/Omics
    • The Amazon and Sustainabilit
    • Resilience to Extreme Events

Apply by April 15, 2026, to join a dynamic community of researchers shaping the future of science in the region. This symposium is an opportunity to build lasting international connections, launch bold collaborations, and gain new perspectives that can amplify your impact.

2026 Call for SCOR Working Group Proposals

The SCOR Secretariat invites proposals for new working groups from now until 23:59 UTC on 10 April 2026. The instructions and a template for 2026 are available at https://scorint.org/work/groups/proposals/. Each proposal will be evaluated by national SCOR committees in terms of scientific merit and quality, timeliness, appropriateness for SCOR, and achievability of the proposed terms of reference. National SCOR committees are an important aspect of SCOR’s operation and play a key role in reviewing working group proposals and in seeking new funds to support working group activities. In addition, the review of working group proposals is open worldwide to partner organizations and individuals who would like to provide comments. The selection of the new SCOR working groups will take place at the 2026 SCOR Annual Meeting which is scheduled to take place in Helsinki, Finland on 8-10 September 2026.

Gulf of Guinea Ocean Sciences Summer School

The Gulf of Guinea Ocean Sciences Summer School (GGOSSS) 2026 is now accepting applications! Join a vibrant community of students and early-career professionals for an immersive experience in ocean science, ocean forecasting, climate impacts, and hands-on data analysis, with leading experts from Africa and beyond.

Location: CIPMA - CHAIRE UNESCO, Cotonou,
Oct 3 - 9, 2026 | ICMPA - UNESCO Chair, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (Benin)
Who should apply: Students & early-career professionals passionate about the ocean

Apply by March 31, 2026.

Canadian Hydrographic Service trans-Atlantic hydrographic survey cruise opportunity

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is offering a fully funded opportunity to four students or early career professionals to participate in a three-week, trans-Atlantic hydrographic survey, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard ship Louis S St. Laurent. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to develop their expertise in the operation of survey equipment and the collection and processing of hydrographic data. The survey will begin mid-July 2026, departing from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and would conclude in early August 2026, tentatively in Tromsø, Norway. Data collected during this mission will be used in the GEBCO - General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans programme, in addition to updating specific CHS nautical products.

Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

AQUARIUS Training Opportunity - Monitoring of fish and benthic fauna on the RV Svea 

Join the AQUARIUS Floating University aboard the RV Svea. Students’ will receive practical training in research methods that are used today in marine ecological research, with a focus on non-lethal methods that minimize the effect on the ecosystems studied.

Where? Lysekil, Sweden aboard the RV Svea
When? 29 June to 3 July 2026
Who Should Apply? MSc and PhD students interested in marine research methods.

Costs and Travel:
The course is fully funded by HorizonEurope, together with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) .The course is free of charge and accommodation is covered, including food served onboard according to the course schedule. A travel reimbursement up to a maximum of €400 is available after application.

 

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