RA Postings

NSF program solicitation on Ocean Acidification (NSF 12-500) Proposals are due Jan. 6, 2012. Note that proposals are encouraged that develop and integrate interdisciplinary perspectives (including molecular and cellular biology, physiology, marine chemistry and physics, ecological sciences, paleoecology, and earth system history) and use diverse approaches (observational systems, experimental studies, theory and modeling).
Horizon Marine Seeks Oceanographers- Horizon Marine, Inc. is a leader in commercial oceanography providing services of real-time ocean current monitoring and forecasting for the offshore industry. Please send a letter and resume addressing the above requirements and listing any special skills to: Patrice Coholan, President | Horizon Marine, Inc. | 15 Creek Road | Marion, MA 02738 | horizon@horizonmarine.com | (508) 748-1860
- Physical Oceanographer - Eddy Watch/Route Watch Analyst- Primary responsibilities include research, compilation, and analysis of oceanographic data for the purpose of providing real-time ocean current monitoring and forecasting for the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Trinidad/NBC, offshore Brazil, and in other regions impacted by strong ocean currents. The analyst will also work closely with Horizon’s Route Watch Operations Manager to provide detailed routing reports for vessels during asset relocation projects. Additional responsibilities include data analysis and summary reports for client studies; presentation of relevant results in professional meetings and publications; and research and development projects. The ideal candidate has an MS or equivalent experience in oceanography, physical or environmental science, and excellent oral and written communications skills. Proficiency with Matlab and/or related programming languages is a valuable asset.
- Route Watch Operations Analyst- Primary responsibilities will be to provide detailed routing reports and forecasts on ocean current
  conditions with waypoint recommendations that improve time and fuel efficiency for vessels during asset relocation projects around the world. Routing recommendations are based on the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery and altimetry, drifting buoy data, and the use of computerized global models of surface circulation. The use of historical studies and online resources is needed to gather information on the seasonality of regional surface currents that could impact the planned passage. Requires submission of regular updates to vessels in transit and communication with both the navigation bridge at sea and shore-based marine departments. Offshore experience as a licensed Master is helpful but not required. Requires excellent computer, writing, and communication skills.
GLOS Website Offers Data Users Improved Access to Great Lakes Data, Tools and Information–www.GLOS.us
Funding Opportunity: Coastal and Ocean Climate Applications (COCA)(NOAA Climate Program) Info at http://www.cpo.noaa.gov/cpo_pa/coca/
Job opening in Alaska- President and C.E.O., Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) and Executive Director, PWS Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI)
MARACOOS is recruiting a Stakeholder Liason- to read more, click here.

CSDL has a UCAR Contract Vacancy for a GIS Specialist. The UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs office is recruiting a Maritime GIS Specialist to work at CSDL's Cartographic and Geospatial Technology Programs (CGTP) Branch. It is preferred to have someone on-site in Silver Spring, but an off-site candidate would be considered. The initial appointment will be for 6 - 8 months, with the possibility of extension.
Ocean Leadership RFPs | Please refer to the posted RFP and related documents for specific information regarding important deadlines, points-of-contact, the bidders conference and other technical details.
- RFP for Fluorometer/Optical Backscatter, Optical Attenuation and Absorption, and Downwelling Spectral Irradiance Instruments on Fixed Platforms as part of the OOI.
- RFP for Dissolved Oxygen and Dissolved Nitrate Instruments on Fixed Platforms as part of the OOI.
- RFP for Water Velocity Profile and 3D Single Point Current Meter Instruments on Fixed Platform as part of the OOI.
- RFP for pH and pCO2 Instruments on Fixed Platforms as part of the OOI.

Funding Opportunity: SERDP FY12 Climate Change Statement of Need

NOAA's National Ocean Service, Coast Survey Development Laboratory | UCAR Visiting Scientist position (contract)- Hydrodynamic Tidal Datum Modeler. As part of the NOS VDatum effort, the project objective is to develop digital tidal datum fields for inshore and coastal waters of the U.S. Tidal datum fields are two-dimensional digital representations of the relationship between an astronomical tidal datum such as Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and mean sea level. The use of vertical datums is necessary when analyzing bathymetric and land elevation data. The UCAR job announcement is posted here.

SCCOOS| Job Opening: SCCOOS PROGRAMMER- SCCOOS is hiring a programmer to assist in the design and implementation of our data management system. The position will be based at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Full job description can be found by clicking here. Open until full.