Careers

The Oceanographic Technical Services Group at BIOS seeks an experienced and highly motivated sea-going Marine Science Technician to join their team. Reporting to the Oceanographic Technical Services Manager, the successful applicant will possess the desire and ability to work cooperatively with crew and shipboard scientists for the ultimate goal of successful missions at sea. We are looking for a candidate who already possesses seagoing experience and a proven track record of technical support for ocean science on research vessels.

The successful candidate will be required to typically spend 150 days per year at sea. Rotations are usually in the region of 90 days and are followed by around 30 days of time off. Overtime while at sea is accrued and can be combined with 15 vacation days to enable off-rotation periods to be paid. The remaining balance of overtime is taken as additional remuneration. This is a rotational position where ongoing duties are split between multiple technicians. Salary will be commensurate with experience but, as a guide, the Level 1 to 2 range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 (base). We also offer a range of benefits such as pension and medical insurance contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Marine, Physical, or Engineering Science, or a combination of technical schooling and relevant job experience
• Must be a self-starter, able to organize their time, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must communicate well with peers, take directions, and follow policies and procedures carefully
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, while producing work of a very high standard
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive/flexible attitude is required
• Ability to deal with diverse groups of scientists, engineers, and technicians in a professional manner
• Ability to carry out assignments and projects on land and at-sea with minimal supervision
• Must have mechanical skills and an aptitude in the use of basic hand and power tools
• Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced test equipment in order to troubleshoot complex systems on ships
• Demonstrated ability to work on the deck of a research vessel and lead scientific operations
• Experience working aboard UNOLS research vessels would be beneficial

Duties & Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive technical and logistical support for all science related activities aboard the BIOS Research Vessel Atlantic Explorer.
• Assume major responsibilities for seagoing instrumentation and systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair oceanographic instruments, navigation and communication systems.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance schedules for instrumentation and equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair shipboard IT network, data acquisition and satellite internet systems.
• Design, construct, and troubleshoot new electronic and mechanical systems and modify existing systems to meet changing needs.
• Repairs to both mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
• Oversee cruise mobilization and demobilization efforts.
• Train visiting scientists and junior marine technicians in proper operation of shipboard instruments and systems.
• Lead or oversee deck operations such as the deployment and recovery of CTDs, deep-water moorings, gliders, mocness, sediment grabs etc.
• Serve as liaison between science party and ship's crew, providing pleasant customer service and technical support to scientists before, during, and after their cruises

Interested candidates should email their applications including a cover letter, resume/CV and three references to:

Human Resources, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
17 Biological Station, St. George’s GE01, Bermuda
Email:  HR@bios.edu

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences is an independent U.S. incorporated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit marine research and education organization with 501(c)(3) status and a Bermuda registered Charity #116 employing a multi-national staff of approximately 80 people. More information can be found at www.bios.edu.

BIOS is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace and learning environment.

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is seeking a motivated physical oceanography research technician to work on the U.S. National Science Foundation funded time-series programs; Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) and Hydrostation ‘S’. These BIOS hosted projects are focused on understanding the processes that influence the variability of the physics and biogeochemistry of the Sargasso Sea and ultimately how these processes interact to regulate the carbon cycle. Both programs have a strong field component requiring a dedicated team of scientists to perform the at-sea data and sample collection, and subsequent shore-side data processing and sample analyses.

Qualifications

For this current position we are looking for an individual with at least a B.Sc., in oceanography/marine science with a physics/maths emphasis or a closely related subject.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrated programming experience within the context of oceanographic data analysis and the ability to work synergistically in a multi-disciplined team of oceanographers are essential requirements for this position. Extensive experience of Matlab (multiple platforms especially Linux), good familiarity with oceanographic instrumentation (CTD, ADCP) and a proven sea going capability are a distinc advantage. The expected duties of the successful person are:

• Maintain routine data processing and compliant archiving of all data streams.
• Regular participation on the time-series cruises (~5 to 7 days/month).
• Develop software to enhance data processing, QC and data dissemination.
• Assume responsibility for laboratory salinity measurements.
• Liaise with the marine technical department on instrument calibrations.
• Produce quarterly reports on data status in consultation with the P.I.’s
• Interact with resident and other scientists on data synthesis and data products.
• Keep current with developments in oceanographic data processing standards.
• Assist where required to maintain overall project objectives

The position will initially be for 1-year with continuation depending on job performance and starting salary will be in the range of $38,000 to $47,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Given the restrictions on sponsored dependents residing in Bermuda set by the Department of Immigration, all applicants are recommended to review Section 5 of the Work Permit Policy. Review of applications will start immediately with an effective starting date of April 2023, subject to Immigration approval.

For further information on this position or to make a formal application (cover letter, CV and contact information of two references) please contact Dr. Rod Johnson and state “BATS PO Research Analyst - 2023” in subject line for all correspondence relating to this position.

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences is an independent U.S. incorporated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit marine research and education organization with 501(c)(3) status and a Bermuda registered Charity #116 employing a multi-national staff of approximately 80 people. More information can be found at www.bios.edu.

BIOS is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace and learning environment.

Arizona State University is searching for the next director of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.  BIOS is a research center within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at ASU. The position includes a concurrent appointment as a Professor in the newly formed School of Ocean Futures. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2023.

Visit this website for more information on qualifications and application instructions, and to begin the online application process through the ASU Faculty Search System.

The School of Ocean Futures and BIOS in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University invite applications for a full-time, academic year, faculty appointment in physical oceanography. The rank for this position will be determined at the time of hire and will be a tenured/tenure-track appointment, depending on experience. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2023.

Please visit this website for more information on qualifications and application instructions, and to begin the online application process through the ASU Faculty Search System.