Physical Oceanography Technician
Core
Execute field operations and data processing for physical oceanography research in the Gulf of Mexico, focusing on circulation, mixing, and physical-biogeochemical coupling.
Role type
Physical Oceanography Technician
Builds
Field-based data products and research insights for coastal and shelf ecosystems
Domain
Marine Science / Physical Oceanography
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ADCP operation and data processing, mooring deployment and recovery, environmental time-series analysis, scientific programming (Python/MATLAB/R), small boat operations, field equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Coastal/shelf system experience, data QA/QC standards, familiarity with CTDs and turbulence sensors, willingness to obtain small boat certification
Technologies
ADCP, CTD, Python, MATLAB, R
Responsibilities
Plan and execute mooring deployments and recoveries in estuarine and coastal shelf environments; Operate and maintain ADCP systems and current meters; Process and quality-control ADCP datasets; Manage and analyze time-series environmental data from moorings and shipboard surveys; Participate in small boat and research vessel operations under variable field conditions; Contribute to reports, manuscripts, and data products
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC