Jobs, Postdocs, and Other Opportunities
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Jobs
- Operations & Data Manager at Citizens of the Sea in Nelson, New Zealand (hybrid), to coordinate citizen science field operations, manage environmental DNA (eDNA) and biodiversity data systems, oversee logistics for a global network of sailor-scientists, and support the development of large-scale ocean biodiversity monitoring and open-access marine datasets. Full-time position. No application deadline shared.
- Field Application Scientist at Metabolon to support the successful implementation of bioanalytical kit solutions and LC-MS-based workflows. US Remote with travel. No application deadline shared.
- Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is looking for a scientist in chemical oceanography with a focus on trace metal biogeochemistry and isotope systems within the Ocean Systems department (OCS). No application deadline shared.
- Senior Scientist, Oceans Science at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), remote (U.S.) or Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Boston, MA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; or Washington, DC, to lead the Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS) Research Initiative, managing a portfolio of marine carbon dioxide removal research, developing strategic scientific partnerships, conducting independent research, and communicating findings to policymakers and stakeholders. No application deadline shared.
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.
- Postdoc Position on Developing Analytical Pipelines and Analyses to Survey Invasive Alien Species in Aquatic Systems using eDNA (2 years) at the Altermatt lab at the Department of Aquatic Ecology at Eawag and the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies (IEU) at the University of Zurich. Application deadline: August 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
ECODIM XIII: International Course on the Ecology and Diversity of Marine Microorganisms
Applications are now open for the 13th International Course on the Ecology and Diversity of Marine Microorganisms (ECODIM XIII). This international programme offers graduate students from Latin America the opportunity to work with leading scientists, participate in hands-on laboratory and field activities, and develop collaborative research skills in marine microbial ecology. The course will take place from January 6–26, 2027, at Universidad de Concepción and the Huinay Scientific Field Station in Comau Fjord, Chile.
Applications are due August 30, 2026.
Visit https://ecodim.udec.cl 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.
Sloan Research Fellowships
The Sloan Research Fellowships provide two-year, $75,000 awards to outstanding early-career faculty conducting fundamental research in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and related fields. The fellowships recognize researchers with exceptional creativity, innovation, and the potential to become leaders in their disciplines.
Nominations for the 2027 fellowships are open through September 15, 2026.
Visit https://sloan.org/fellowships to learn more.
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.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.