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Jobs

  • 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.
  • European Bureau for Conservation & Development (EBCD) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the organization in Brussels and steer its strategic direction. The Director will manage EBCD’s operations and programs, represent its values and positions at the highest policy levels, and ensure its continued relevance and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of fisheries and ocean governance policies, a strong grasp of EU and international processes, and proven leadership in building partnerships and mobilizing resources. Position open until February 6, 2026.
  • Ocean Visions is seeking a Program Director for Launchpad, a platform connecting early-stage innovators and researchers working on underdeveloped potential ocean-climate solutions with tailored, interdisciplinary assistance that can help advance their ideas. Position open until February 8, 2026.
  • Researcher Position in Satellite Oceanography at the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC) (located in Bergen) focused on combining satellite remote sensing, numerical models, and in situ observations to improve the representation of ocean processes across multiple scales. Position open until February 9, 2026.
  • Fixed-term researcher or postdoc at Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) focused on implementation of a BGC model into the ocean prediction system JCOPE, using autonomous coastal BGC observations that can potentially contribute to 1-3 months seasonal prediction modelling. Position open until February 11, 2026.
  • Data Project Manager position at The Chesapeake Conservancy. Position open until February 28, 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.

Postdocs

  • 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.
  • PostDoc in Bioacoustics, Biostatistics and Machine Learning at CNRS Laboratoire BOREA Université des Antilles LIENSs - CNRS / La Rochelle Université. Position open until February 4, 2026.
  • NWO-NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB), is looking for a Postdoctoral scientist to join research on marine virus ecology. This is part of the larger research consortium project, SURPHYVE, aimed at investigating the survival of phytoplankton in Arctic winters under warming. Postion open until February 15, 2026.
  • Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Phytoplankton Community Composition from Ocean Color Remote Sensing with the Kramer Lab at Boston University (Boston, MA, USA). Please contact Dr. Kramer (sjkramer @ bu.edu) with any questions regarding this position. Position open until February 17, 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

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.

Ocean Discovery League - 2026 Accessing the Deep: Deep Ocean Training & Mentoring Program​
Low-Cost and Accessible Deep-Sea Research and Exploration Solutions
Now Accepting Applications

Application Deadline: March 4, 2026

Ocean Discovery League is now accepting applications for the 2026 training and mentorship program for early-career professionals worldwide, focusing on participants from Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. This virtual training program, developed in collaboration with the African Network of Deep-Water Researchers (ANDR), will focus on fundamental technical and oceanographic knowledge, emphasizing low-cost, accessible methods for exploring depths greater than 200 meters. Click the link above to learn more.

ORCAS Community Workshop: Connecting Observations and AI Sea Ice Prediction Systems (February 10-11, 2026). ORCAS (Observational Requirements in the Context of AI prediction systems for Sea ice), a SCOR Working Group and PCAPS Task Team, invites you to help identify what observations are needed to develop, validate and improve AI-based sea ice prediction systems for the Arctic and Antarctica.

Workshop Sessions:
• Session 1: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 13:00–15:00 UTC
• Session 2: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 03:00–05:00 UTC

The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) Community Workshop 2026 (9–13 March) will bring together a diverse global community of Earth system scientists, partners, and stakeholders. Participants will explore the latest developments in Earth system and coupled modelling, insights from CMIP6 analyses, updated forcings and early CMIP7 results, and new experimental designs and MIPs. Virtual participation includes access to all plenaries, science sessions and many side sessions, as well as two dedicated virtual poster sessions scheduled to suit multiple time zones. Virtual attendees will also receive post-event access to presentation slides and session recordings. Register via the CMIP 2026 website before 31 January to secure your virtual place.

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