Senior Ocean Carbon Data & Field Instrumentation Specialist

University of Miami (old); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami seeks a Senior Research Associate I to join the Ocean Carbon Cycle group, supporting fieldwork, instrument setup on ships, data processing, and quality control. The role includes sample analyses and possible 60-day research cruises, based in Miami, FL.

Under guidance from senior scientists, you will acquire and analyze biogeochemical data, document protocols, and assist with report writing,

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree or equivalent experience in engineering, marine studies, oceanography, chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience with inorganic carbon parameter analysis and pCO2 instrumentation valued.
• Experience troubleshooting, interfacing and maintaining oceanographic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Visit ships in port to install, troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, including some weekend work.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate oceanographic instrumentation on ships and in lab.
• Analyze and QC samples from cruises; submit data and metadata to repositories.
• Participate in research cruises lasting 25–60 days.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Mechanics & electronics basics

Education

Master of Science or equivalent experience in engineering/oceanography/related fields

Tools

NetCDF

Ocean DataView

MatLab/Python/LabVIEW

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami seeks a Senior Research Associate I to join the Ocean Carbon Cycle group, supporting fieldwork, instrument setup on ships, data processing, and quality control. The role includes sample analyses and possible 60-day research cruises, based in Miami, FL.

Under guidance from senior scientists, you will acquire and analyze biogeochemical data, document protocols, and assist with report writing,