MBARI is seeking candidates for Relief Able Seafarer Deck (AB-D) aboard the state of the art research vessel David Packard. We are looking for people that are enthusiastic about commissioning a new ship and starting science operations. Able seafarers will have an important role in watch standing, completing science operations, performing maintenance routines and reporting to officers about what works and what doesn't on the new vessel. MBARI encourages autonomy in problem solving and wants employees to be creative about finding solutions.

The David Packard is a Coast Guard inspected subchapter U vessel, DNV Classed 1A, STCW, SOLAS, and ISM regulated vessel. We expect and rely upon crew members to maintain the vessel to the highest standards and will support them in this effort. This position directs the navigation, operation, safety, and maintenance of vessels engaged in oceanographic research and ROV operations. Under the general direction of the Director of Marine Operations, the incumbent initiates and completes actions necessary to carry out assigned tasks.

The R/V Rachel Carson is MBARI’s 135-foot coastal vessel. The Deckhand on the Carson assists the Captain, Mates, and Engineers with daily tasks including loading equipment, and deployment of ROVs, AUVs, and moorings. They are responsible for vessel maintenance, chipping, grinding, painting, cleaning, food handling, line handling, and watch standing. The candidate must possess a good working knowledge of industry safety practices, marlinespike, and other skills appropriate to a seafarer. Must be comfortable working in hazardous marine environments.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician ensures that all MBARI buildings, interior, exterior, and grounds are properly maintained. This includes, but is not limited to, inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of concrete finishes, wood, and steel framed walls, sheetrock, painting, doors, windows, rolling gates, office furniture, etc. Also assists in the proper operations and storage of equipment at MBARI’s offsite storage facility.

MBARI is seeking a Principal Investigator in Science or Engineering who focuses on marine environmental omics. MBARI offers state-of-the-art facilities for developing and applying custom samplers and sensors, combined with advanced laboratory facilities to conduct environmental omics research. The incumbent is expected to play a leading role in defining research questions that environmental omics tools and techniques are poised to address in concert with other MBARI programs that focus on complementary observational and analytical methods. The latter programs include development and application of biogeochemical sensors, passive and active acoustics, optical systems fielded on a variety of crewed and uncrewed platforms, along with advanced data analytical techniques used at-sea and onshore.

The Carbon Flux Ecology Lab at MBARI is seeking a Science Illustration Intern. Our team studies the ecological mechanisms that control how the ocean takes up carbon dioxide, and regulates climate. Example of diverse sinking particles that transport carbon into the deep ocean, each created by a different ecological process. Experimental imaging system being deployed in the ocean on a remotely operated vehicle. The intern will help us communicate the complex ecosystem interactions that lead to deep sea carbon sequestration. The intern will also help us visualize how our scientific instrumentation makes deep sea observations. The intern will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers working on several projects with overlapping goals. The intern will be expected to produce two types of illustrations in the medium of their choice.

MBARI has a position open for a Research Specialist or Research Technician to join the Ocean Biogeochemical Sensing (OBS) Team. The ocean is facing unprecedented changes due to human activity: temperatures are rising, ocean acidity is increasing, oxygen levels are declining, and nutrient distributions are changing. The main mission of the OBS team is to advance autonomous sensing technology, and help establish a sustained global network of biogeochemical profiling floats and gliders. Such an observing system will allow measurements of key biogeochemical parameters from the open ocean to the coast. This position will lead the sensor production and calibration for underwater gliders, as well as development of new biogeochemical sensors. The selected candidate will report to Yui Takeshita, and work closely with members in the OBS team and the Chemical Sensor lab.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is seeking candidates for a QMED-Oiler aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel US R/V David Packard, currently under construction in Spain. After delivery, the ship will be tasked with supporting 5-10 day multi-disciplinary science missions (longer trips are possible). In an average year, the vessel supports about 18-20 science missions per year. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the QMED-Oiler carries out duties as directed at sea and in port to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel. The successful applicant will be detail oriented and have a willingness and ability to learn new skills.