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 with Jim Costopulos (Global Oceans)
On March 12th, 2021, 1-2 PM UTC, we had Jim Costopulos, CEO and Founder of Global Oceans, who talked about The Future of Ocean Science: Building Scale and International Collaboration. The Moderator was Charles J. Vörösmarty, Founding Director of the Environmental Sciences Initiative at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY).
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Networking Friday on Science for All with Ciencia Viva
On March 5th, 2021, 1-2 PM UTC, we will have a very exciting Networking Friday on Science for Kids with Ciência Viva. This session will bring together young scientists who will share with us their ideas and projects for a better future. Rosalia Vargas, president of Cienvia Viva will open the session and then Ana Noronha will moderate a lively session on space, climate change and the ocean with young people from Ciência Viva projects.