Physical Oceanography Technician

The University of Texas at Austin

Port Aransas, TX, US
Base: $50,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Adcp measurements and data processing
Mooring deployment and recovery operations
Environmental time-series data analysis
The position supports interdisciplinary coastal and shelf research focused on circulation, mixing, and physical-biogeochemical coupling in the Gulf of Mexico

Job Summary

  • The position supports interdisciplinary coastal and shelf research focused on circulation, mixing, and physical-biogeochemical coupling in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Responsibilities include planning mooring deployments, operating ADCP systems, and processing velocity profile datasets for environmental analysis.
  • The role requires a balance of fieldwork in variable conditions, data analysis, and collaboration with teams including ecologists and modelers.

Matching Summary

The position supports interdisciplinary coastal and shelf research focused on circulation, mixing, and physical-biogeochemical coupling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Salary

Base: $50,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ADCP measurements and data processing
  • Mooring deployment and recovery operations
  • Environmental time-series data analysis
  • Scientific programming proficiency in Python or MATLAB
  • Small boat and research vessel field operations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with turbulence sensors and wave meters
  • Familiarity with data QA/QC standards and metadata
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with biogeochemists
  • Willingness to obtain small boat certification
  • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Key Requirements

  • M.S. in Physical Oceanography or related field
  • Class C driver's license required
  • Three-year driving record from current state
  • Texas driver's license within 30 days if non-resident

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter