Job description
Blue Horizon Oceanographic Institute seeks a Senior Oceanographer to drive high-impact research and field campaigns in coastal and offshore waters. This full-time role combines field observations, data processing, numerical modeling, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to advance marine science and policy. Located in Monterey, CA, the role offers modern facilities, access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, and opportunities for leadership.
As a strategic contributor, you will design and execute field campaigns, develop ocean models, analyze multi-sensor data, and mentor junior staff. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a path to advance the institute's mission of stewardship through science.
Responsibility
- Lead and coordinate field data collection campaigns, including CTD casts, ADCP surveys, hydrographic profiling, and deployments on autonomous platforms.
- Develop and apply numerical models to coastal and open-ocean processes using ROMS, MITgcm, or equivalent tools.
- Analyze, QA/QC, and interpret large datasets; produce data visualizations and actionable reports.
- Collaborate with universities, government agencies, and industry partners to translate research into policy and management recommendations.
- Oversee instrument maintenance, deployment planning, safety protocols, and quality assurance for field operations.
- Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conference presentations; contribute to grant proposals.
- Mentor junior scientists and manage data stewardship to ensure reproducibility and open science practices.
Qualification
- PhD in Oceanography, Marine Sciences, or a related field; or a Master’s with substantial field and modeling experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with oceanographic field campaigns, data analysis, and modeling.
- Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB; experience with data visualization libraries.
- Experience with ROMS, MITgcm, or other ocean circulation models; GIS experience (ArcGIS or QGIS).
- Proficiency with CTD, ADCP, hydrographic instrumentation, and autonomous platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; track record of publications and ability to write grant proposals.
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams; strong organizational and project-management skills; willingness to travel.