We’re on a quest to find a Marine Project Scientist to analyze acoustic and other oceanographic data, prepare technical reports and support field deployments with our autonomous boats.
Do you have a deep understanding of oceanographic data analytics, especially acoustics, and the ability to present the data in meaningful ways? Are you a skilled communicator who can create compelling scientific and technical reports? Do you enjoy the startup environment and helping put in place processes to lead a company to success? Are you motivated by a passion for learning and a deep care for the ocean, the climate and the planet’s wellbeing?
We would love to hear from you.
About Open Ocean Robotics
If you dream of exploring remote worlds using advanced robotic technologies, we’ll take you there.
Operating on oceans around the world from Victoria BC, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing startup transforming how we understand our oceans through better data. We are leaders in solar-powered autonomous boats, also called uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), that voyage inhospitable ocean environments for multi-month missions. Combined with advanced sensors and data analytics, and producing no greenhouse gases or risk of oil spills, we offer a safer, more effective and affordable way of gaining ocean insights. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT.
We’re driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference.
Core Responsibilities
- Write detailed field and project reports with a focus on describing data acquisition methods, analysis methods and discussing results of analysis
- Analyze acoustic data to identify marine mammals species and call types from auditory listening and inspection of spectrograms, identify vessel noise and background sounds levels.
- Analyze other oceanographic data including ocean temperature, salinity, turbidity, chlorophyll-a, etc.
- Provide field support and planning including scheduling, training and overseeing scientific data collection for field missions.
- Work with project manager and technical team to support customer projects with responsibilities that include project leadership, scheduling, cross-team collaboration
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Ocean Sciences, Marine Biology, or similar
- Demonstrated experience in acoustic and other oceanographic data analytics, field work and related activities (5+ years or equivalent)
- Strong verbal and written communication capabilities with the ability to communicate scientific information in a clear and understandable manner
- Adaptable and enthusiastic about a startup environment which includes wearing multiple hats, implementing new systems and striving for a shared goal
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
- Be passionate about advancing innovative technologies, making an impact and scaling a startup company
Conditions
This is a full-time permanent position based in Victoria, BC available for immediate start. Open Ocean Robotics does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits
Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, stock options and benefits. The benefits plan includes extended healthcare coverage, prescription drug plan, dental benefits and life insurance. The stock option plan makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive.
Application process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest and time. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
Our team is purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
COVID considerations:
As we continue to strengthen our team, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure our hiring practices are safe. This includes video interviews and condensed onsite interviews.
