Research Associate III (MC&G)

Job Summary

About the role

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate III to contribute to the development of new instrumentation to quantify ocean gross primary productivity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on oxygen dynamics in seawater, including analysis of triple oxygen isotope composition of dissolved oxygen.
• Design, develop, and optimize systems for the extraction of dissolved oxygen from seawater samples.
• Perform and refine quantitative reduction of oxygen to water for downstream isotopic or chemical analysis.
• Lead and contribute to the development, calibration, and testing of a prototype system for at-sea measurements of triple oxygen isotopic composition of dissolved oxygen.
• Analyze complex datasets and interpret results in the context of physical, chemical, and biological oceanographic processes.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific publication and dissemination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across WHOI and external partners.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Chemical Oceanography, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in oxygen dynamics in seawater, including triple oxygen isotope composition.
• Hands-on experience developing systems for extraction of dissolved oxygen from seawater.
• Experience with laser spectrometric quantification of oxygen stable isotopes.
• Proven experience in oceanographic sensor development, calibration, and testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.
• Experience working in field-based oceanographic research settings.

Skills

• Expertise in oxygen dynamics in seawater, including triple oxygen isotope composition.
• Experience with laser spectrometric quantification of oxygen stable isotopes.
• Proven experience in oceanographic sensor development, calibration, and testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

The salary range provided for this position reflects the expected minimum and maximum base pay for new hires. Actual level placement and compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions. In addition to base salary, eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package.