The Physical Oceanography Department - Upper Ocean Sciences Group, is looking for a Research Associate I/II to join their team. This is a regular full-time position and is eligible for benefits.

Job Summary:

Help in the planning and logistics of fieldwork; coordinate efforts with manufacturers, collaborators, and WHOI staff; perform initial data processing including data quality control; apply time series analysis and other methods to analyze data; maintain data archives; assist in preparation of technical reports and scientific publications; perform and coordinate multiple, complex logistics and/or data analysis projects simultaneously.
Experience in coordination/management of field campaigns. Familiarity with geophysical instrumentation and data. Computer programming experience (MATLAB experience desirable); familiarity with basic methods of statistical and time series analysis.
Ability to go to sea for extended periods of time (about 1 month at a time up to 3 times/year)

Education Desired:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical oceanography, meteorology, or another technical field such as physics, engineering, or computer science

WHOI is sensitive to the issues regarding dual career candidates and we will work with applicants to address them.

WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.  Applications are reviewed confidentially.