Ocean Acidification

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At VLIZ, we are committed to enhancing the societal impact of marine research. Are you passionate about leveraging data to advance marine sciences and contribute to EU and global initiatives? Join us at the VLIZ Marine Data Centre (VMDC), where we are dedicated to making high-quality data and information accessible while championing FAIR data principles.

We play a pivotal role in European marine data and observation infrastructures such as ICOS, EMBRC, EMODnet and EDITO. We host marine databases of international importance, including EurOBIS, WoRMS, and Marine Regions. VLIZ also pioneers in marine observations and amongst others operates and manages ICOS stations and delivers data to the ICOS Carbon Portal and the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT), with active participation in working groups of both ICOS CP and SOCAT (Global Group and Coastal Regions co-chair). This job offer relates to the support that VLIZ will provide to SOCAT and the connection with the ICOS Carbon Portal, to secure the continuation of SOCAT and further develop it so that it meets the growing demands to deliver timely and relevant data, products and information. We guarantee a diverse job with plenty of growth and learning opportunities in an exceptionally dynamic and international environment.

OUR OFFER 

• A challenging position with a 2-year contract in a vibrant and international environment at Innovocean Campus.
• A competitive remuneration package based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience according to the salary scales set forth by the Flemish Government on 01-01-2009.
• Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers, bicycle allowance, free public transport between home and work.
• A good work-life balance through a generous leave package, flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week.
• The possibility to work partly from home after an induction period.
• Opportunities for personal development (training).

In a joint effort, the Carbon to Sea Initiative, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F), are soliciting proposals to study the impact of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) on commercially and culturally valued marine species.

The aim of this funding opportunity is to understand the potential risks and co-benefits of OAE deployment strategies in preparation for open-system field experiments.

In the framework of this partnership, Carbon to Sea and PA2F intend to fund two 24-month awards of $300,000 USD.

Applications are due Friday, January 16, 2026.

Scope of Work

Projects should investigate impacts of OAE on valued species and have relevance to societal priorities. The identification of local priorities may be included as part of the project scope and budget. Partnership with non-academic communities is encouraged but not required (e.g., Indigenous communities, community leaders, fishing and aquaculture industry). 

Projects must adhere to the following requirements: 

• Target species must have significant commercial and/or cultural value. Target species, communities, and life stages may inhabit any part of the water column in nearshore or offshore habitats. While species with commercial and cultural value is a priority, species of high ecological value, such as keystone species, may also be considered. 
• Experimental research must be hypothesis-driven and target biological and/or ecological responses. Hypotheses must be rooted in scientific findings and advance knowledge applicable to real-world OAE operations. Investigations may include, but are not limited to, physiological processes, performance curves, ecological processes and interactions, biological co-benefits (i.e., mitigation of demonstrated biological or ecological harm of ocean acidification). Projects may include energetics, ecosystem modeling, or parameterization as an additional component, if relevant.
• Any OAE feedstock is eligible for testing (e.g., NaOH, MgO, CaO, olivine, other particulate sources) so long as the feedstock is relevant to approaches currently under development. Experiments must prioritize investigations of changes in carbonate chemistry caused by OAE, with secondary consideration of feedstock-specific interactions (e.g., impact of trace elements, particles). 
• Experiment treatments must include, but do not need to be limited to, exposures applicable to real-world deployment strategies and the alkalinity changes that they are anticipated to achieve. For example, ocean alkalinity may change by a few hundred μmol kg⁻¹ at most on a regional scale, and higher, shorter exposures may be relevant at local scales. This includes experimental designs that test short-term exposures, long-term exposures, recovery effects, among others. 

Locations:  Grant Institute, Edinburgh, EH9 3FE, GB (Hybrid working)

Organization: School of GeoSciences, Edinburgh University Group

Department: GeoSciences

Apply Before: 06/11/2025, 00:59

We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to join an interdisciplinary team investigating how ocean acidification will lead to habitat loss in cold-water coral ecosystems. The position is for 27-months through the NERC-funded grant on “Coralporosis of cold-water coral ecosystems – in silico reefs to model habitat loss”. The post holder will conduct acidification experiments on 3D printed coral ‘mini-reefs’ at the University of Edinburgh and St Abbs Marine Station to visualise and quantify the loss of habitat integrity in a variety of scenarios. The project will incorporate this data into existing models to create an in-silico reef to predict future habitat loss of these vulnerable marine ecosystems. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. 

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience in marine experimental research 
• Understanding of ocean acidification impacts to calcifying organisms
• Experience in image analysis 
• Skills in working across interdisciplinary teams 

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Mote Marine Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Research Technician in our Ocean Acidification (OA) Research Program. This position is located in Sarasota, Florida and will report directly to the OA Research Program Lab Manager within the OA Research Program.

 Location: Sarasota, FL with some travel to other Mote Marine Laboratory sites

 Full Time

We will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

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Typical hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST with some occasional early/evening
field/experimental work or overnight cruise work or occasional weekend shifts for experiments

Responsibilities include:

• Carbonate chemistry analyses (e.g. dissolved inorganic carbon, total alkalinity, total organic carbon, pH T , pCO 2 )
• Field sampling from land and on boats (including occasional overnight cruises)
• Experimental setup, sampling, and breakdown
• Operation of trucks and boats
• Driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed),
• Assist other research programs with sampling and laboratory functions as needed.
• Other activities will include: lab database entry, LIMS data entry, CO2SYS data
  processing, hazardous waste handling, and lab upkeep.
• This position will also work directly with interns and volunteers.
• All activities in this program will be carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Assurance Manual including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field expeditions, sample analyses, and data quality assessments.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in a related field will be considered.
• Carbonate chemistry experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, work on research vessels, and work in all weather conditions in Florida. Must have or be able to attain a valid FL driver license.

The Marine Research Institute is looking for an ambitious individual for a temporary specialist position for 2 years. The position involves participation in diverse research on the effects of ocean acidification and climate change on the marine ecosystem and ecosystems. The job also involves involvement in the work of advising and disseminating scientific information in an accessible manner. In the second half of 2025, a policy will be formulated for research on ocean acidification, and the focus of the work will take this policy into account.

The application deadline is 15.09.2025

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and participate in diverse research projects with the aim of increasing knowledge about the effects of climate change and ocean acidification.
• Identify gaps in knowledge and develop new projects.
• Writing applications to national and international sponsors.
• Participation in international and domestic cooperation.
• To supervise and/or support graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and other researchers.
• Publication of scientific findings in scientific journals, reports and presentations.
• Participation in the work on advisory documents related to the applicant’s field of expertise, such as assessments and reports on the effects of ocean acidification, climate change and/or carbon disposal on the ecosystem and marine ecosystems.
• Diverse dissemination projects, such as public presentations, advice to the government and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Further education in ecology, oceanography or related fields, PhD option
• Leadership skills and the skills to work in a diverse team as well as independently.
• Experience in research on the environmental impact of ocean acidification and the general effects of climate change.
• Experience of publishing articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Experience in preparing applications to competitive funds.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ambition, initiative and a positive attitude.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to work in Icelandic is an advantage.

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The Coral Program at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab (AOML) in Miami (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-reef-ecosystems/), part of AOML’s Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division and the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS; https://cimas.earth.miami.edu/), is accepting applications for a one-year internship position, offered annually to a highly motivated recent graduate interested in gaining experience in the fields of coral reef ecology and ocean acidification research.

The Coral Program is actively researching how climate change and ocean acidification affect the construction (coral growth, calcification) and breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution) of coral reef ecosystems, as well as the associated ramifications these processes have for ecosystem function. The successful applicant will work with a diverse team of scientists, postdocs, and students at NOAA and UM laboratories.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Involvement in fieldwork, monitoring, and data analysis supporting the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP; https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ncrmp/) 
• SCUBA diving and fieldwork 
• Participation in experiments using cutting-edge technologies conducted in the Experimental Reef Lab (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/experimental-reef-lab/) to inform and enhance coral restoration efforts (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/coral-restoration-and-resilience/)
• Participation in laboratory and field research experiments using ‘omics approaches (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/omics/#coralomics) 
• 3D scanning and printing for scientific instrument development (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/advanced-manufacturing-lab/)

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge and interest in coral reef ecology research
• Current AAUS authorization is required for scientific diving
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers
• Strong attention to detail as well as oral and written communication skills

Supervision Received
The position will be advised by Dr. Ana Palacio and Dr. Michael Studivan. At the conclusion of the year-long internship, the successful applicant will be expected to present a talk on their work. 

Job Title: Coral Program Intern

Job Location: Miami, Florida

Wage: $22/hr, 40 hours per week

Application Deadline: September 5, 2025

Please send a CV and letter of interest to both ana.maria.palacio@noaa.gov and michael.studivan@noaa.gov with “Coral Program internship application” in the subject line. Applications must be received by September 5, 2025

To make inquiries and/or to submit your application for one of the positions, please contact the IOCCP Project Office (ioccp@ioccp.org), by 1 August 2025. For more details, read below or download the attached full announcement. Please share with your networks and potentially interested individuals.

The International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), a program of the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, is looking for two experts to join its Scientific Steering Group (SSG) for term beginning on 1 October 2025. New SSG members will be expected to develop and expand a comprehensive and effective set of coordination activities within specific IOCCP Themes, as linked to each Position description below. Moreover, we seek to expand our SSG composition to: (i) better address the needs for coordination in regions currently underrepresented at the IOCCP SSG, especially in the Southern Hemisphere, and (ii) promote outstanding early-career ocean professionals willing to support IOCCP’s mission.

The IOCCP SSG is responsible for development and implementation of activities mandated by the IOCCP Terms of Reference. Acting as focal points for Thematic communities, the SSG members are expected to promote the development of a global network of ocean carbon and biogeochemistry observations, coordinate the development of globally acceptable strategies, and provide technical coordination developing operating methodologies, practices and standards, homogenizing efforts of the research community and scientific advisory groups. In our activities we define biogeochemistry as including the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) for Biogeochemistry. These EOVs enable the understanding and quantification of the following phenomena of interest: ocean acidification, ocean deoxygenation, eutrophication, exchanges between the ocean and the atmosphere, surface ocean and deep ocean, and carbon and nutrient remineralization and sequestration. The role of the SSG is also to ensure delivery of communication services for the marine biogeochemistry community as well as advocacy and links to a multidisciplinary sustained global ocean observing system.

SSG members serve for a period of three years, with the potential of renewing for an additional 3-year term. Among other things, SSG members are asked to:

• Gather, share and act upon the international community needs regarding the IOCCP theme they are responsible for.
• Work with the IOCCP Office and members of the community to develop, coordinate and implement specific activities.
• Represent IOCCP, particularly in their area of expertise, at international meetings and workshops, and report back to the SSG and the Project Office on relevant actionable outcomes of these meetings.
• Encourage national and international funding agencies to support existing and newly developed activities.
• Encourage coordination of efforts and collaboration with organisations and projects involved in marine biogeochemistry observations.

IOCCP SSG meets once a year in-person, and three times a year remotely. The expected time commitment for IOCCP activities is on average 2-3 days per month, which might occasionally accumulate around specific activities. More information about the current SSG is available at: IOCCP Scientific Steering Group.

In this call we seek to fill two IOCCP SSG positions described below. The responsibilities of newly appointed members will include the following IOCCP activities: 

Position #1: Coordination of Optimal Global Design for Ocean Carbon Observations

In particular, we seek individuals with experience/expertise and interests in:

• using model- and/or statistical-based approaches, such as OSEs, OSSEs, or ensemble models, to evaluate simulated observing networks;
• participation in and coordination of modeling and/or mapping intercomparison studies across different research groups;
• collaborative projects across ocean carbon modeling and observing communities;
• using observational data to evaluate models and/or data-based interpolated products;
• enabling open access to modeling and/or machine learning tools for training and research collaboration.
• Liaison with ocean carbon from space community to establish needs and requirements for an integrated carbon observing system

Position #2: Coordination of Regional Ocean Biogeochemical Observations in Latin America

In particular, we seek individuals with experience/expertise and interests in:

• reducing barriers to collaborating across nations, institutions, or research groups;
• leading collaborative funding proposals to expand regional capacity to collect and share ocean biogeochemical data;
• facilitating further development and promoting the use of common best practices;
• serving as conduit for information sharing between the region and the international groups coordinating ocean biogeochemical observations.

For both positions we seek individuals who would expand IOCCP’s capabilities to address issues related to better integration between open ocean and coastal observations of marine biogeochemistry resulting in high quality, interoperable data of use for many applications ranging from climate science, through operational services, to ocean health. We seek individuals who are familiar with the ongoing community initiatives and needs. Ideally candidates would have research experience on an international level and a working overview of the global landscape within the selected Theme. We encourage applications from individuals with strong leadership skills and past experience in providing strategic guidance, e.g. through international working groups or steering committees participation.

To make inquiries and/or to submit your applications, please contact the IOCCP Project Office (ioccp@ioccp.org) by 1 August 2025. Please provide the following information in your application:

1. CV including (at a minimum)
   1. Full name, nationality, contact information (incl. email and institutional website link if available)
   2. Affiliation and held positions in the past 5 years (with brief description of tasks and responsibilities)
   3. Membership in national and international networks, programs, expert working groups, etc.
   4. Up to 10 most relevant publications
2. Brief description (approx. 300 words) of how you see yourself contributing to IOCCP Terms of Reference and what is your proposed vision for activities related to the advertised position.

The University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science seeks two doctoral students to join a research group investigating ocean uptake of carbon, ocean acidification and marine carbon dioxide removal. Funding is available for two to three students, each of whom may select one of the following projects:

1. Inorganic carbon chemistry and ocean acidification along the North American East Coast;
2. Using stable carbon isotopes of dissolved inorganic carbon (δ13C-DIC) to constrain the ocean uptake of CO2 in ocean basins globally. New research cruises are scheduled for the Pacific Ocean in 2026 and 2027;
3. Assessing coastal wetland carbon export and evaluating its potential for marine carbon dioxide removal;
4. Inorganic carbon chemistry and ocean acidification in the Arctic Ocean. A trans-Arctic cruise from Norway to Alaska is anticipated for summer 2026.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Wei-Jun Cai directly at wcai@udel.edu.
Visit Dr. Cai’s University of Delaware webpage for more information on the Cai Lab’s research.

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, 25 March 2025. More information.

IRD (French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development), UMR LEMAR
Contract duration: 24 months
Location: Brest, France

The organization and project you are joining
Your position will be funded by the TRACCOS project of the Ocean & Climate Priority research program (PPR Océan & Climat1). TRACCOS focuses on the transdisciplinary assessment of governance issues associated with the deployment of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) techniques at the international level. The project aims to understand the issues associated with funding, the techniques envisaged for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), societal acceptability, and the governance framework for deploying mCDR strategies.. The results of this project will thus help to inform policy makers, civil society and future research on the sustainability of possible mCDR deployment trajectories.

The post-doctoral project will be carried out under the joint supervision of Adrien Comte (research fellow at IRD, UMR LEMAR) and Manuel Bellanger (researcher at Ifremer, UMR AMURE).

Job description

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) in Iceland is seeking to hire an accomplished and motivated scientist to enhance its expertise in ocean acidification impacts and the broader effects of climate change on marine organisms and ecosystems. The candidate is expected to develop and work on a wide range of research projects that increase understanding of ocean acidification and climate change impact through a variety of methods such as fieldwork, scientific cruises, experimentation and/or modeling. The institute has nearly completed setting up an experimental facility to investigate the impact of ocean acidification, temperature and other environmental parameters.

The candidate will have a role in developing and taking part in research using that facility and is expected to facilitate capacity building through collaboration and mentoring.

The MFRI is a governmental institute and a leader in marine research in Iceland. The position is full time and permanent and will include diverse work in line with the role of the institute such as increasing knowledge on the marine ecosystem in the region, providing advice to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources and public outreach.

The candidate will join a team of about 25 people working in the environmental division but in line with the interdisciplinary nature of the work, tasks will involve working on diverse collaboration projects with external parties and with a diverse group of scientists across the institute.

Closing Date for Applications: March 05, 2025

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The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program is requesting proposals for collaborative projects that synthesize ocean and coastal acidification information at a regional scale. This announcement specifically addresses priorities for how ocean and coastal acidification – in the context of changing ocean conditions – affects dependent human communities (the human dimensions of ocean and coastal acidification). This includes the identification and engagement of interested partners and groups, the assessment of their needs, and the generation of products and tools that support management, adaptation, and resilience to ocean and coastal acidification. These projects should provide actionable information to decision makers and/or bolster the resilience of the nation’s economy by determining where societal vulnerabilities to ocean and coastal acidification exist or are emerging. This funding opportunity will only support the collection of social science data. Synthesis of existing data in other fields is strongly encouraged. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2025 Federal appropriations.

Projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2025 start date. Approximately 1–6 projects for up to 3 years in duration are expected to be funded at the level of approximately $100,000 – $400,000 per year per proposal. It is anticipated that a total of up to $3 million may be available in FY25 to support the first year of these projects.

• Funding: Competition funded View fees and funding (Students worldwide)
• Type of degree: Doctor of Philosophy 
• Entry requirements: 2:1 honours degree View full entry requirements 
• Faculty graduate school: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Southampton
• Closing date: 3 Jan 2024

About the Project

Project overview:

Ocean robots (sensors and vehicles) can offer the spatial and temporal coverage required to observe ocean acidification and the rapidly changing carbon cycle. Using the latest in autonomous technologies, this project will develop, demonstrate and prove the impact of high-resolution carbon observations through a series of trials around the globe. 

Project description:

The ocean carbon cycle is changing at an unprecedented rate with acidification threatening ocean ecosystems and blue economies. Understanding spatial and temporal variability in carbonate chemistry is essential to identify ocean acidification hotspots and better understand and predict impacts on marine life. Autonomous technology has the potential for large-scale high-resolution real-time observing (e.g. the Argo programme) and could accelerate our understanding of how the ocean carbon cycle is changing. The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is a world leader in ocean observing technology development (sensors, samplers and vehicles) and its use for generating new knowledge. Working with engineers and scientists from the Ocean Technology and Engineering group, the successful PhD candidate will lead the optimization of novel autonomous sensor and sampler technologies (e.g. through laboratory tests and field trials, integrated on autonomous platforms such as the Autosub Long Range and gliders and profiling floats. The successful candidate will evaluate these technologies and develop new autonomous observing strategies during planned and funded sea trials to the North and mid-latitude Atlantic Ocean, Southern Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The candidate will collaborate with the wider European ocean carbon observing community and observing technology developers through project GEORGE and TRICUSO (starting January 2025) collecting data which will improve our understanding of ocean acidification and carbon dynamics. The primary objective of this project will be to test the hypothesis that novel observing technologies can generate data of the quality required for ocean carbon sink estimates and air-sea CO2 fluxes, considering measurement uncertainty and contrasting against traditional ship-based observations.   

Training:

Our programme provides comprehensive personal and professional development training alongside extensive opportunities for students to expand their multi-disciplinary outlook through interactions with a wide network of academic, research and industrial/policy partners. The student will be registered at the University of Southampton and hosted at the National Oceanography Centre. Specific training will include: the science and metrology of carbon dioxide and the dissolved carbonate system, autonomous systems and their application to carbon observing, instrumentation development, analytical chemistry and sensor engineering. The student will benefit from training events planned through project GEORGE including workshops on autonomy, data processing and QA/QC and carbon observing best practices. 

Entry requirements:

A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in a relevant subject. See international equivalent qualifications on our website. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. We accept other English language tests.

How to apply:

Apply online here. Please enter the project title and lead supervisor’s name in Section 2 to state which project you would like to apply for.

It is essential for overseas applicants to contact the lead supervisor to discuss the project before applying.

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Application deadline: 30 September 2024

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The Ocean Acidification (OA) Program at Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a technician to be filled as soon as possible. This position will be permanently located in Sarasota, Florida and will report directly to the OA Program Lab Manager within the OA Program.

The Technician will be responsible for analyses of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity, and spectrophotometric pH, participation in field sampling (including some overnight cruises), experimental setup and sampling, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night shifts, driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed), and assisting the Chemical and Physical Ecology Program with sampling (as needed).

Other activities will include OA lab database entry, LIMS data entry, CO2SYS data entry, hazardous waste disposal, lab upkeep; experimental set-up and break down in an OA experimental lab (OASys) and occasionally at the Mote Aquaculture Park Red Tide Mitigation facility or at the International Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in Summerland Key, FL.

This position will also be responsible for working directly with interns. All activities in this program will be carried out according to the Mote Marine Lab Quality Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field trips, sample analyses, and data quality assessments.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in a related field will be considered. Carbonate chemistry experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, work on research vessels, and work in all weather conditions in Florida.

Working Hours:  This position will be full-time (40 hours per week). Flexibility in working hours may be required, depending on planned laboratory and field work. Occasional longer workdays may be required.

Summary / Description

NEFSC in Milford, CT, is seeking a student to develop and expand communications products on climate change research for marine bivalves in the Northeast United States.  Working with staff at the NEFSC who are studying ocean acidification, the student will help develop and update web content about completed and current projects, collect images and footage at field locations, and help measure perceptions of ocean acidification in the fisheries and aquaculture industry.  A key component of this internship will be communicating to key stakeholders and the public about the science done at the Milford laboratory.  Specific possible products will include web content, blogs, social media content, videos, graphics, and much more.  Increase your ability to develop valuable plain language science communication products with a team of scientists.  May include assisting with and documenting ocean acidification-focused field work.

Skills Required

A student with strong written and verbal communication skills who is able to translate scientific information to the public.  Being comfortable with social media platforms, enthusiastic, able to prioritize and meet deadlines with a science background is preferred.

Type of Opportunity

• Science communication

Location

• Remote or In-person: Either
• Location: Milford, CT – in-person or remote, in-person preferred

Other Information

• Intern Supervisor: Shannon Meseck

Location: Suva, Fiji

Job Type: 1-year full time contract

Deadline for Application: 5 June 2024

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Job description

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The UNDP Fiji MCO Blue Economy and SDG Financing Portfolio supports sustainable development across a wide range of areas, including the blue economy, which refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystems.

The  UNDP blue economy portfolio includes the following components:

Sustainable Fisheries Management:

• Projects aimed at promoting sustainable practices in fisheries to ensure the long-term viability of fish stocks and reduce overfishing.

Marine Conservation and Biodiversity:

• Efforts to protect and restore marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses, which are critical for biodiversity and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:

• Programs focused on helping coastal communities adapt to climate change impacts like rising sea levels, increased storm intensity, and ocean acidification.

Maritime Governance and Policy:

• Support for the development of policies, laws, and frameworks that encourage sustainable practices in maritime industries.

Deadline for application: 1 July 2024

Required experience: 2-6 years

Location: Downeats Institute (DEI) – Beals, Maine

The Downeast Institute (DEI) seeks a motivated and creative marine biologist with expertise in ocean and sediment carbonate chemistry.This individual will oversee both internal and external research and operation of an ocean acidification laboratory as well as conduct experiments in the laboratory and field to determine effects of ocean acidification (OA) on the biology and ecology of local, commercially-important shellfish. This research will be facilitated by state-of-the-art shellfish hatchery facilities at DEI where we have been rearing bivalves and crustaceans for the past 35 years. The successful candidate will work closely with the Institute’s Director of Research and its staff to maintain and operate the OA laboratory, and promote interactive research with outside investigators who utilize DEI facilities for OA research.

The OA laboratory is designed to study impacts of global environmental changes on marine organisms, with a focus on full factorial ocean acidification and warming experiments using replicate tanks that are fully physically and statistically independent (see: https://downeastinstitute.org/our-facility/for-scientists/ocean-acidification-laboratory/). The successful candidate will be responsible for recommending and acquiring appropriate equipment and supplies for the OA laboratory and for the field to conduct manipulative experiments to examine how current and anticipated future carbonate chemistry of seawater and sediments affect life-history dynamics of local shellfish. The successful candidate will have broad, in-depth knowledge of shellfish biology/ecology as well as carbonate chemistry related to seawater and sediments. They will have experience writing successful grants, and maintaining, improving, and working in the OA laboratory. The position (including salary, fringe) is funded for a period of 24 months.

How to apply

Materials must be submitted electronically to bbeal@downeastinstitute.org with “Application for Research Scientist Position” in the subject line.

Required material includes:  Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV, and Transcripts.

All required materials must be submitted by 1 July 2024.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted on the successful candidate.

A 1 September 2024 starting date is preferred.

The Downeast Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. That is, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

• Work Type: Short-term consultancy under an ongoing project
• Location: Berlin
• Application Deadline: May 31st 2024
• Starting Date: June 2024

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Your responsibilities

We are currently seeking an Environment and Social Safeguards (ESS) Specialist to work on Environment and Social Safeguards Assessments and the development of an Environmental and Social Safeguard Management Plan on a project level. The position is remote.

In consultation with the relevant Pacific Island National Climate Change and Environment focal points, and the BOLD Response project team, the ESS specialist is required to:

•  Undertake a preliminary assessment of project work packages against the relevant national environmental and social safeguards legislation and guidelines as well as the IKI ESS and SPREP ESS guidelines and requirements to identify ESS risks. The ESS specialist is expected to use virtual means to consult relevant stakeholders as noted above in undertaking this assessment.
•  Based on findings from the preliminary assessment, undertake an in-depth assessment of substantive ESS risks identified and prioritised.
•  Develop a draft Environmental and Social Safeguard Management Plan (ESMP) for the project for review by SPREP and Climate Analytics.
•  Develop the final Environmental and Social Safeguards Management Plan.
•  Report to the Climate Change Adaptation Advisor at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP)

Note: Open to the public Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Work Type: Full Time
• Location: Silver Springs, Maryland
• Application Deadline: 20/5/2024

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Duties

As a Biologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Apply analytical methods and techniques to synthesize marine and ecosystem scientific data from member agencies as related to Ocean Acidification.
• Utilize knowledge of scientific analytical methods, ocean exploration, natural resource management, biology and data interpretation to compile related research data to produce comprehensive congressionally mandated reports.
• Develop technical messaging and briefing materials for leadership to highlight the contributions of key science activities, partnerships, and/or federal policies and programs to advance ocean acidification research and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) priorities.
• Conduct legislative and scientific analyses, communications and outreach on ocean acidification related topics. Compile science policy issue information for dissemination at national, intra- and interagency working group meetings.