The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, a new corporation resulting from the merger of the Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Inc. (JOI) and the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE), has an immediate opening in its Washington, D.C. office for a postdoctoral oceanographer to assist with science planning for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The OOI, which will be funded by the National Science Foundation, will construct an integrated observatory network to provide ocean, earth, and atmospheric scientists and educators with continuous, interactive access to the ocean.

The postdoctoral oceanographer will analyze science requirements, provide liaison with the scientific community and the NSF, coordinate discussions with community experts and the project’s implementing organizations, develop presentations for design reviews, review, edit, and write documents, represent the corporation at scientific meetings and workshops, monitor progress against milestones, and perform related activities that require domain expertise in oceanography and basic understanding of current research areas.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in physical, chemical, or biological oceanography with experience and/or knowledge in the acquisition of in situ oceanographic data. Experience with experimental ocean observation platforms is advantageous. Demonstrated planning, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrated initiative to work independently to prioritize work and complete projects with general direction, and excellent communication and editorial skills are also required. This position will be for 12 months, extendable to 24 months, at a postdoctoral salary of $55,000 per year. The Consortium for Ocean Leadership provides an excellent benefit and retirement package. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For consideration, please forward your letter of interest, complete resume/CV, the names of four references, and a representative writing sample to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it