SENIOR OCEANOGRAPHER

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

394d • $105,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The University of Washington is seeking a full-time Senior Oceanographer to join the Applied Physics Laboratory's Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing (AIRS) team. This role focuses on the study of nearshore and coastal ocean circulation, utilizing theoretical and modeling techniques alongside observational methods. The incumbent will be responsible for research planning, execution, and dissemination of results, contributing to the understanding of coastal ocean processes and their implications.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Oceanography or related field and 6 years of experience.
• Developing recognition as a national or international authority in the field.
• Ability to integrate various instruments and approaches for cohesive understanding of ocean processes.
• Strong organizational, execution, and coordination skills for successful research programs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to conceive, plan, and conduct complex research independently.
• Experience coordinating with national and international collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Conceives and develops technical strategy and plans research to answer complex scientific questions.
• Develops collaborative research relationships and coordinates plans with peer scientists.
• Oversees scientific progress in research projects, including theoretical analysis and modeling preparation.
• Monitors quality and content of research tools and makes real-time decisions on research activities.
• Conducts and manages research tools and techniques, analysis, and synthesis to arrive at scientific conclusions.
• Directs fieldwork activities and oversees all related logistics.
• Forms partnerships with colleagues to accomplish research goals.
• Shares results with the scientific community through presentations and publications.
• Pursues research funding opportunities and writes proposals for funding.
• Maintains relationships with research partners and funders.
• Supervises field engineers, junior engineers, and lab staff.
• Serves as advisor and mentor to students and postdocs.
• Manages grant spending and prepares reports to sponsors.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work/life programs.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree