Ship-Based Senior Scientist — Oceans & Climate Research

Greenpeace; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Virtual wellness initiatives (mindness

Yoga and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Greenpeace International seeks a scientist to lead ship-based research and contribute to oceans governance and climate relations. You will design innovative field studies, build partnerships, and present findings to international audiences to support Greenpeace campaigns.

The role emphasizes strategic input, specialist knowledge in marine ecology, and robust scientific credibility for policy impact. Location flexible across Greenpeace networks.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline with a commitment to developing a strong scientific publication record.
• Significant experience in scientific research and its application to policy and strategy development.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input to shape global programme goals and projects with a solid scientific basis.
• Design field research and sampling projects and produce global or national reports.
• Represent Greenpeace at global and national meetings requiring scientific credibility.

Skills

PhD or equivalent experience

Scientific research

Policy and strategy integration

Ship-based science experience

Networking & relationships

English proficiency

Advocacy skills

Multicultural collaboration

JEDIS principles

Facilitation skills

Deadline-driven work

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Greenpeace International seeks a scientist to lead ship-based research and contribute to oceans governance and climate relations. You will design innovative field studies, build partnerships, and present findings to international audiences to support Greenpeace campaigns.

The role emphasizes strategic input, specialist knowledge in marine ecology, and robust scientific credibility for policy impact. Location flexible across Greenpeace networks.