Research Assistant/At-Sea Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Aiding project leads with underwater image and video annotations
• Participating in research cruises for various CFF projects (minimum of 60 days at sea/year)
• Maintaining seagoing equipment and completing monthly inventories of gear and office supplies
• Cooking with the coordination and management of small-scale field research projects with minimal oversight
• Assisting with the procurement of gear, equipment, and other project materials and supplies
• Assisting with efforts to outfit fishing vessels with sampling gear and data processing equipment
• Assisting project leads to design, refine, and implement customized and innovative survey tools, data collection methodologies, and gear technologies
• Assisting in the development and implementation of training curriculums, project materials, and guides for standard operating procedures
• Create and organize datasets for statistical analysis
• Create outreach materials such as fact sheets, videos, presentation slides, and social media content
• Participate in weekly team and project/administrative meetings, as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. in marine science, environmental science, natural resources, or fisheries science
• Previous at-sea experience, with experience on commercial fishing vessels strongly preferred
• Previous experience assisting in marine-related research projects
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time; including working in inclement weather
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

CFarm Foundation offers a competitive benefits package and compensation commensurate with experience. Starting salary range: $56,000 to $65,000 per year.

Application

Please submit cover letter and CV to contact@cfarm.org. The proposed start date for this position is September 1, 2026.

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