Senior Research Associate I

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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the Rosenstiel
School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a full-time
Senior Research Associate I position to work as a Science Communications Specialist at the
Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division (OCED) at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and
Meteorological Laboratory (NOAA/AOML).

The successful applicant will be responsible for summarizing research and developing
informational products, and to communicate science funded and conducted by NOAA/AOML
and CIMAS. The position is for one year with the possibility of continued employment with
availability of funding and satisfactory execution of duties. The incumbent will be under the
general supervision of the Director of CIMAS and will receive direct supervision from the lead
scientists and communications personnel at NOAA/AOML and CIMAS.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
● Interact with scientists and communication staff to summarize research and projects
conducted at AOML.
● Produce informational products, develop digital content for the web, social media and
print, and publish research highlights for dissemination on public channels including the
AOML website.
● Communicate and conduct outreach with the public, managers, and stakeholders on the
research efforts at AOML.
● Report on performance of website content for Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division.
● Report of his/her annual progress to the Director of CIMAS and the Director of OCED at
AOML.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Applicants must possess a master’s degree in marine science, communication or a related
field from an accredited university, and some professional experience in science
communications.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, and experience working as
part of a communications team to develop informational products.
● Ability to interpret scientific research and papers for plain-language summaries and other
widely distributed science content, as well as experience writing research highlights
pertaining to oceanography, ocean chemistry, and marine ecosystems.
● Familiarity with NOAA style guide, basic website design principles, Google Analytics
and Google Search Console, Adobe Indesign, WordPress website development platform,
and developing printed and video communications materials (ability to create additional
resources such as data visualizations and story maps is preferred).
● Familiarity with research conducted and funded by AOML and the Ocean Chemistry &
Ecosystems Division, and ability to independently develop website content in
collaboration with scientists at AOML.
● Must be highly motivated, independent, organized, and have the ability to adapt and
actively solve unforeseen problems to a dynamic lab environment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A9