Jobs, Postdocs, and Other Opportunities

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Jobs

Research Assistant – Project Restore at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science in Sydney, Australia, to support a multi-habitat marine restoration project focused on seagrass, kelp, and urban marine environments through fieldwork, ecological monitoring, environmental data management, and restoration activities. This is a full-time, six-month contract position. Application deadline: June 24, 2026.
Science Operations Coordinator at REV Ocean in Norway to coordinate science mission preparation, onboard laboratory operations, equipment and consumables, and mission logistics in support of the organization's ocean science programme. This position is based in Norway and includes regular and extended periods at sea. Application deadline: July 12, 2026.
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

PhD student/Postdoc opportunity for US citizens at GEOMAR, on biogeochemical measurements in the North Sea. Email vsteck(at)geomar.de if interested. Application deadline not listed.
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.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Raman Spectroscopy and Carbon Cycle Dynamics at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, to investigate the evolution of the carbon cycle through Raman spectroscopic analysis of ancient sedimentary rocks and modern marine and river sediments. This is a full-time, 2.5-year position beginning around October 2026. Application deadline: August 31, 2026.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular or Synthetic Biology at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB Prague) in Prague, Czech Republic, to develop workflows for the discovery and utilization of bioactive plant-derived molecules using molecular biology, synthetic biology, metabolomics, and bioinformatics approaches. This is a full-time position with an initial one-year appointment and the possibility of extension. Application deadline: August 31, 2026.
Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society at the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) to conduct independent, interdisciplinary environmental research with mentorship from IBES-affiliated faculty across a range of disciplines. The appointment is expected to begin in July 2027 and has a two-year term. Application deadline: September 1, 2026.

Workshops, Webinars and Other Opportunities

IOC Ocean Traineeships 2026

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) is accepting applications for its 2026 Ocean Traineeships programme. Early career ocean professionals will complete a three-month placement at one of eight host institutions in Argentina, Brazil, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, or Spain, gaining hands-on experience in priority areas including ocean observation, biodiversity data management, oceanographic data management, marine spatial planning, harmful algal blooms, coastal resilience, and early warning systems.

Applications are due July 5, 2026.

Visit IOC Ocean Capacity Building to learn more and apply.

2026 NF-POGO Open Call for Shipboard Training Fellowships

The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) is planning to offer shipboard fellowship opportunities on board research vessels throughout 2026 and early 2027. The programme is designed to promote training and capacity building, contributing to the development of a global ocean observation system.

Applications are open March 24, 2026–December 31, 2026

Visit https://oceantrainingpartnership.org/training-call/oc26/ to learn more.

MEOPAR–Ocean Exchange Neptune Award

The MEOPAR–Ocean Exchange Neptune Award supports innovative solutions that improve ocean understanding, stewardship, or sustainable development through artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies.

Applications are due August 25, 2026.

Visit https://lnkd.in/gqyucP65 to learn more.

SCAR Fellowships 2026

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Programme. The program supports PhD students and researchers within five years of completing their PhD to undertake research at international laboratories, field facilities, or institutes in another SCAR member country. Fellowships provide up to USD $15,000 to support projects that advance Antarctic and Southern Ocean research while fostering long-term international scientific collaborations.

Applications are due September 4, 2026.

Visit https://scar.org/fellowships/ to learn more and apply.

Sea Experience Program in Shipboard Oceanography

The Sea Experience Program in Shipboard Oceanography provides funding for graduate students and early career scientists to participate in a five-day research cruise aboard the R/V Atlantic Explorer, offering hands-on training in shipboard oceanography.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Visit https://lnkd.in/g88TiE9b4 to learn more.

Explorers Club Impact Grants

The Explorers Club Impact Grants support field-based scientific expeditions and exploratory research projects worldwide. The program provides funding for projects in ecology, earth sciences, marine science, conservation, anthropology, archaeology, and environmental research, with support for fieldwork, travel, equipment, research logistics, and other scientific exploration activities that generate new knowledge and real-world impact.

Visit https://www.explorers.org/grants/explorers-club-impact-grants/#form_explorers to learn more and apply.

Applications open, rolling deadline.

Yachts for Science

Yachts for Science is seeking marine scientists with field-based research projects that could be conducted from privately owned yachts. The program connects researchers with yacht owners and crews to provide access to the ocean for projects focused on marine biodiversity, conservation, climate change, ocean health, and other marine science initiatives that may otherwise be limited by vessel availability or cost.

Visit https://www.yachtsforscience.com/scientists-get-involved to learn more and submit a project.