The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Physical Oceanography Technician to support coastal and shelf research in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. The ideal candidate will have experience with Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measurements, environmental data processing, and mooring deployment
Job Summary
Support interdisciplinary coastal and shelf research in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico focusing on circulation, mixing, and physical-biogeochemical coupling.
Responsibilities include planning and executing mooring deployments, operating ADCP systems, processing and quality-controlling datasets, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
This position is located in Port Aransas, Texas, with an expected duration of two years, potentially renewable based on performance and funding.
Matching Summary
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The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Physical Oceanography Technician to support coastal and shelf research in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. The ideal candidate will have experience with Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measurements, environmental data processing, and mooring deployment.
Salary
$50,000+ depending on qualifications
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
ADCP measurements and processing
Environmental data processing
Mooring deployment and recovery
Field operations in coastal environments
Scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, R)
Nice-to-have
Experience in coastal or shelf systems
Familiarity with oceanographic sensors
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions
Key Requirements
M.S. in Physical Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Marine Science, or related field
Demonstrated experience with ADCP data collection and processing
Demonstrated experience with environmental time-series data analysis
Demonstrated experience with mooring design, deployment, and recovery
Proficiency in at least one scientific programming environment
Experience working in field-based marine environments