Marine Biologist

Job Brief

We are looking for an engaging, technically and scientifically proficient marine biologist with solid communication skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have research experience in their field and excellent interpersonal abilities to work harmoniously on teams at all levels of scientific expertise.

A Marine Biologist’s responsibilities include exploring the deep ocean, studying plants and animals that live there. Along with regular work come exciting opportunities for research expeditions to various locations around our world’s oceans.

Ultimately, you will work with a team of scientists and researchers to understand our oceans and aquatic life to make scientific discoveries.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inventories, testing and monitoring of marine life exposed to pollutants
• Collecting and analyzing samples and developing new theories based on this research
• Engaging in coring techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), visual recording and sampling to determine the health of the marine environment
• Develop and research the relationships of organisms in the marine environment
• Study characteristics of animals in the ocean such as their species interaction, diseases, movement patterns, etc.
• Analyze the effect of human activity on marine ecosystems
• Collect biological data and specimens to analyze
• Monitor and manage wildlife populations and invasive plants and animals
• Write research papers and articles explaining their findings

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Marine Biologist or similar role
• Keen observation skills
• Good communication skills
• Sound reasoning and judgment skills to draw conclusions from observations and research
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working closely with others
• University degree with formal aquatic research experience preferred