Seasonal Marine Fisheries Research Assistant

Center for Coastal Studies • Provincetown, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marine Fisheries Research (MFR) program conducts community-based collaborative research and education, working directly with fishers and shellfish farmers primarily in the Cape Cod region.

Requirements

• B.S. in Marine Science or a related field
• Prior experience working on the water
• Data entry and data management skills
• Familiarity with and interest in science and policy related to marine fisheries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50 and drag 100 pounds and comfort working outside or at sea for up to twelve hours

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in field work and laboratory work on outer Cape Cod, primarily from Orleans to Provincetown
• Data entry and management of field notes
• Data management (Google Suite and Microsoft Office)
• Take thorough notes in the field
• Perform preliminary data exploration and analysis
• Perform field work both on land and on sea
• Generate tables and figures for internal and external reports
• Maintain equipment, freezer, and video inventory
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to weather and personnel availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level