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OCB Postdoc Exchange!
JOBS
- Senior Lecturer in Physical Oceanography, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, a fixed term position with a possibility of transition to continuing (tenure track). It specifies a PhD in physical oceanography, but a candidate with primary expertise in biogeochemistry and a solid background in ocean physics would be competitive. Closes Feb 15
- Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Ocean Technology at University of Macau
- Padilla Bay Monitoring and Laboratory Specialist (Environmental Specialist 2 or 3). Padilla Bay Office in Mount Vernon, WA. Apply by January 28
- Ecological Modelling Expert wanted at the Wageningen Marine Research at Wageningen University, IJmuiden, the Netherlands. Closes January 26
- Tenure-Track Faculty in Geological Oceanography, with an Emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geophysics at the University of South Florida, Saint Petersburg
- Half-time Research Assistant Professor, Biological Oceanography at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
- Visiting assistant professor appointment in oceanography at Bowdoin College’s Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science
- Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Aquatic Ecotoxicology at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Assistant Professor, Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling, University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Application review begins January 9, 2026. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
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The Department of Marine Science at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in fall 2026. We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, and with training in biological oceanography with interdisciplinary specialization in a variety of areas, including population modeling, remote sensing, biogeochemistry, spatial modeling, or climate modeling. Ideal applicants will have background studying processes driving the distribution, abundance, movements, and population dynamics of marine species in the context of the variability of their abiotic and biotic environment. Applicants who use an array of techniques to answer multidisciplinary questions related to applied fields such as fisheries and climate variability are especially encouraged to apply. https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/552622
- Marine Fisheries Extension Specialist for S.C. Sea Grant Consortium based in Charleston, South Carolina but other coastal locations in South Carolina can be considered.
- Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences: Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry and/or Geobiology
- ASU Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences is recruiting for an Atmospheric Research Technician to work on a range of projects, including ambient air quality monitoring at locations around Bermuda and operation of the NSF-funded Tudor Hill Marine Atmospheric Observatory.
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Associate Laboratory Director, Biological and Environmental Systems Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- The Departments of Integrative Biology, Botany, and the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology (tenure-track) beginning summer of 2026.
- Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Aquatic Ecology peer-reviewed publications, and have college-level teaching experience.
- The Division of Coastal Sciences (COA) in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Ecotoxicology at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026.
POSTDOCS
- Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Due January 30
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Postdoctoral Scholar on O2 dynamics in the northeast Pacific with Dr Yassir Eddebbar at Scripps institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Open till filled (review begins upon receipt of application)
- The Integrative Oceanography Division of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to examine the contributions of fish to carbon export and biogeochemical cycling as a participant in a NASA-funded project. See Dr. Colleen Petrik's website for full details. Apply before February 13
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead and collaborate on research related to climate adaptation in marine fisheries and fishing communities. Deadline February 13
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) Postdoctoral Research Associate in biological oceanography to focus on the Biological Carbon Pump. Deadline February 28
- This is a competitive fellowship at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The post-doc needs to contact and secure a letter of support from a potential advisor/supervisor in the Department of Geological Sciences (https://www.colorado.edu/geologicalsciences/). Closes January 30
- Boston University Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Phytoplankton Community Composition from Ocean Color Remote Sensing. Application deadline: February 17, 2026
- Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research project between the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture and the University of Connecticut focused on blue carbon ecosystems (e.g., mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses) as sites for ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Potential applicants can email mojtaba.fakhraee@uconn.edu with: A cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience, A CV and Contact information for 2–3 references.
- The University of Delaware (UD) School of Marine Science and Policy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the interface of ocean acoustics and ocean optics. Open until filled
- Biological or physical oceanographer postdoc position in biooptics and/or satellite remote sensing at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
- The heart and engine of CONVERGE CDR will be a cohort of five Highly Entrepreneurial Research Operators (HEROs) working across science, data, policy, community engagement and business strategy. Unlike traditional postdoctoral fellowships, the CONVERGE HERO cohort will be early-career researchers* with a drive and commitment to bring expertise from their research and work collaboratively with new people and across new organizations to advance the responsible and equitable mCDR sector in Canada at The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), led by Dalhousie University.
- Postdoctoral Investigator (PDI) in observational physical oceanography with strong ties with biogeochemistry and air-sea fluxes at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Application review begins December 1
- The Rynearson lab at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography invites applications to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on investigating phytoplankton bloom dynamics at the Rynearson lab at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography as part of a funded NSF grant that includes investigators from the University of Washington and Georgia Institute of Technology. The aim of the project is to understand the metabolic and functional activities that occur over the life cycle of a phytoplankton bloom. Applications received after October 3, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The Coupled Ocean Modeling lab at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking to hire a postdoctoral investigator beginning as early as Jan 2026. The successful candidate will participate in several research projects funded by NOAA and other agencies to develop a series of coupled physical-biological-sediment models covering the Gulf of America and the Northeast U.S. Shelf. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang at LUMCON and other research groups at Louisiana State University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This position mainly focuses on ocean model development and data processing. This position is funded for two years, with a likely option to extend depending on external funding and the performance of the candidate. Please contact Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang (zzang@lumcon.edu) directly for further details regarding this position.
- Post-doctoral position on the Functioning of the Biological Carbon Pump (BCP) at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL, Canada with Dr Uta Passow . One year with the opportunity for an extension after a 6 month review. Deadline: No deadline but start date is as soon as possible. The primary focus of this position is to provide a synthesis of ship-based measurements of the BCP and link those to BGC-Argo data or vice versa. For further details and how to apply, please contact Dr Uta Passow directly at uta.passow@mun.ca.
- Postdoc position in Microbial Ecology (computational) at The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). Open until filled
- Postdoc position in Coastal Ecosystem Modeling at The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). Open until filled
- Postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Open until filled
- Postdoctoral Scholar on O2 dynamics in the northeast Pacific at Scripps institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Open till filled (review begins Aug 1)
- Postdoc at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Coastal & Ocean Remote Sensing Branch in the Remote Sensing Division (Washington, DC) - post-doctoral research op on remote sensing of coastal ocean and sea ice processes using a combination of active and passive remote sensing and/or modeling. The research is expected to involve the use of any or a combination of airborne and spaceborne optical, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and lidar systems. Given that coastal ocean and sea ice dynamics occur at a range of spatial and temporal scales, a synergistic approach that takes advantage of the unique advantages of various remote sensing systems in an integrated manner is encouraged. With an emphasis on optical remote sensing, the selected applicant is expected to possess or have an eagerness to develop expertise in processing and analyzing (any of) optical, SAR, or lidar data, with knowledge and skill in several of the following areas: radiative transfer, data fusion, feature extraction, spectral analysis, spectral manipulation of data, polarimetry, and advanced image processing techniques, including statistical methods and machine learning approaches, for processing high-resolution multispectral and hyperspectral imagery. NRL has several ongoing research projects in the Arctic, focused on developing techniques and tools to understand and monitor environmental changes in the Arctic - including the nearshore environment, land-ocean interface, and sea ice. The selected candidate will have opportunities to participate in these projects, including field campaigns, as part of their post-doctoral research. NRL provides access to a number of commercial and custom-built sensing and imaging systems (hyperspectral, multispectral, thermal and polarimetric systems), calibration facilities, and computer resources to perform the work. U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) and must have obtained their Ph.D. within the last five years at the time of application. Students expected to graduate in 2025 are also eligible. A base stipend of $99,200 plus a professional travel allowance of $3,000 per year; Health insurance (individual & family coverage) and relocation benefits are available. Please contact Dr. Wes Moses (wesley.j.moses.civ@us.navy.mil) to express interest and receive instructions on applying.
- Two postdoc positions at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Both are modeling positions, one focusing on the particle flux and the other on zooplankton seasonal migration. Open until filled
- Postdoc with Xinping Hu: I’m looking for a recent PhD graduate to work on coastal carbon cycle that involves both seawater and sediment studies.
- The Seascape Ecology Lab at Oregon State University will be hiring at least two postdoctoral scholars, a phytoplankton ecologist and seascape ecologist.
- Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position: Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
- Postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project to investigate patterns in phytoplankton community composition across molecular time series collected at the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) and the Cal Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo) Pier at Avila Beach. The position will be open until filled and applicants should reach out jointly to Dr. Bowman (jsbowman@ucsd.edu) and Dr. Pasulka (apasulka@calpoly.edu) with a copy of their CV and a brief expression of interest. Open until filled
