Field Marine Ecologist & Data Storyteller

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. in San Francisco, CA seeks a Marine Ecologist to join the GFNM S/CBNMS Conservation Science Team.

Field work on NOAA vessels and shore duties in offshore environments may involve long days, variable schedules, and overnights to align with vessel schedules. Responsibilities include data management, analysis, and science communication; participate in ACCESS cruises; support benthic surveys, hypoxia monitoring, intertidal sampling, and ocean noise programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Marine Science or related discipline.
• Experience on vessels and knowledge of safe vessel operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with ArcGIS software.
• Demonstrated understanding of field work principles and scientific standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ACCESS project: cruise planning and multi-day cruises.
• Support site science activities: benthic surveys, hypoxia monitoring, intertidal sampling, and noise monitoring.
• Analyze data and create data visualizations.
• Manage data: inventory, cruise register, photos, metadata.
• Develop data summaries for reports and presentations.
• Assist with sanctuary reports content and editing.
• Produce science communication content for webpages and reports.

Skills

Experience on vessels and safe vessel,

Excellent written and verbal沟

Education

Master’s Degree in Marine Science or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. in San Francisco, CA seeks a Marine Ecologist to join the GFNM S/CBNMS Conservation Science Team.

Field work on NOAA vessels and shore duties in offshore environments may involve long days, variable schedules, and overnights to align with vessel schedules. Responsibilities include data management, analysis, and science communication; participate in ACCESS cruises; support benthic surveys, hypoxia monitoring, intertidal sampling, and ocean noise programs.