Coastal Oceanography Technician: Field and Data Analysis

Phase2 Technology; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology in Port Aransas, Texas is seeking a Physical Oceanography Technician. This position involves conducting field operations, processing data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to study coastal ecosystems.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess experience in oceanographic data collection and analysis, specifically with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. The role offers opportunities for fieldwork and research in the Gulf of Mexico.

Qualifications

• M.S. degree or higher related to physical oceanography or marine science.
• Experience with ADCP data collection and processing.
• Competency in environmental time-series data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mooring deployments in coastal areas.
• Operate and maintain ADCP systems and other oceanographic devices.
• Analyze ADCP datasets for insights on circulation and mixing.

Skills

ADCP data collection and processing

Environmental time-series data analysis

Mooring design, deployment, and recovery

Scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, or R)

Field-based marine environment experience

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

M.S. in Physical Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Marine Science, or related field

Job description

Phase2 Technology in Port Aransas, Texas is seeking a Physical Oceanography Technician. This position involves conducting field operations, processing data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to study coastal ecosystems.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess experience in oceanographic data collection and analysis, specifically with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. The role offers opportunities for fieldwork and research in the Gulf of Mexico.