GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, one of the leading institutions in marine research, together with the FUTURO (Future of Tropical Upwelling Regions in the Atlantic Ocean) project – centered around a large-scale, one-year field study off West Africa in the tropical Northeast Atlantic – is offering a position for a Scientific Project Manager to support this international research initiative.
This role includes project planning and coordination, financial and organizational oversight, stakeholder communication, and funding acquisition. The eligible criteria include completed university degree (preferably in natural fields), professional experience in the field as well as experience in national or international research funding, and communication skills in German and English. Experience in cooperation with African institutions is a plus.
This full-time position, with a minimum duration of 24 months, offers work-life balance support, engagement in marine and climate research areas, pension plan and beneficial benefits.
FUTURO will study the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) off West Africa – a critical marine region providing 25% of global fisheries from just 1-2% of ocean surface. The project addresses climate change impacts, acidification, and overfishing while developing sustainable practices to support West African coastal communities.
GEOMAR is focused on the global ocean and marine research and is committed to develop sustainable solutions for the protection of the ocean. They promote knowledge and technology transfer through international exchange.
Applications should be sent until 20th April 2025 under this link.
For further information and other jobs opportunities, please visit www.geomar.de.


Networking Friday on Ecosystems Health and Resilience with IB-S
On March 26th, 2021, 1-3 PM UTC, Claudia Pascoal and Filipe Costa, from the Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S ) at the University of Minho, Portugal, will share with us their perspective on next-generation environmental monitoring and management for ecosystems health and resilience. The moderator will be Eduardo Pereira (IB-S).
Image of the Day | March 21, 2021 | Nazaré, Portugal
On October 28-29, 2020, thousands of people gathered again to watch the best big wave surfers from all over the world. The massive swell was brought to Nazaré courtesy of Hurricane Epsilon.
Image of the Day | March 20, 2021 | Sao Mateus da Calheta, Azores
Full moon at the Port of Sao Mateus da Calheta, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal.