San Juan Safaris and Outfitters is hiring for marine naturalist positions for summer 2023.  We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis until filled starting January 1st, 2023. 

The Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program:
2023 Seasonal Vessel Operator/Educator Opening
The Soundwatch Boater Education Program is seeking a vessel operator for the 2023 summer field season. Soundwatch is a research, education and monitoring program operated by The Whale Museum (TWM), a not-for-profit organization located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in Washington State. The Soundwatch program mission is to reduce vessel disturbance to marine wildlife, particularly the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, in the Salish Sea region of Washington State (USA) and British Columbia (Canada). 

Observers are considered essential workers because they collect critical data for National Marine Fisheries Service & NOAA Fisheries. Observers live and work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean and gather data essential to the sustainable management of Alaska’s fisheries.

The Wild Genomics Laboratory at West Virginia University is searching for a laboratory technician to conduct genetics laboratory work and preliminary data analyses of various fish and wildlife genetics projects.  Primary projects will involve genetic strain identification for brook trout and walleye in West Virginia, genetic sex identification of lake sturgeon, hybrid detection in the endangered candy darter, and development of genomic tools for native fish and wildlife.

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science of the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate II to work as a Marine Mammal Passive Acoustic Technician in Miami, Florida.

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 possess seagoing experience and a proven track record of technical support for ocean science on research vessels.

Fish and Wildlife Technicians in the Environmental Resources Division primarily focus on fish and wildlife biology in streams, rivers, and estuaries. These positions support and assist senior staff in the development, implementation, and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat monitoring programs.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Trainee ROV Pilot / Remote Control Centre Operator who will be working in Ocean Infinity’s ROV team. The trainee will learn how to pilot, maintain, fix, and mobilise our ROV systems at various locations Worldwide and at our UK base in Southampton amongst others. The Trainee will train both Onshore and Offshore using our different Remotely Operated Vehicles. The Role will eventually transpose into a dual role where you will operate ROV’s from our Remote-Control Centre in Southampton.

I’m excited to share 2 PSRF job postings in case you have good spots to spread the word or know of great candidates. We are hiring the Microalgae Lead Technican to fill some large shoes that PSRFer Sarah Henneford is leaving behind as she starts on a new career path. The Hatchery Technican is a new position – much needed support at the hatchery, with a focus on oysters. Both postings are available on our website and further described below.

Drs. Margaret Palmer, Daniel McLaughlin (VT), Erin Hotchkiss (VT), Durelle Scott (VT), and Nate Jones (UA) seek a research technician to join a highly collaborative project focused on understanding the relationship between wetlandscape hydrology and carbon biogeochemistry. Field and laboratory work involves integrating hydrology, ecosystem ecology, and biogeochemistry with the ultimate goal of informing wetland restoration and management across the coastal plain.