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THE OCEAN CENSUS
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Be part of the world’s largest effort to discover and document ocean life. At the Ocean Census Hub, we bring together scientists, explorers, technologists, and communicators to accelerate species discovery and expand global biodiversity knowledge.
Explore opportunities to join the team below.
Expeditions Logistics Coordinator
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The Ocean Census is actively seeking an Expeditions Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team to support the expeditions team working on a predominantly international program. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in either international logistics, scientific field operations, maritime operations, or media production.
We are looking for an individual with relevant experience to support the Expedition Team in travel, administrative and logistical aspects of implementing expeditions – predominantly focused on the team’s travel, visas, participation agreements, apparel sizing, and shipping of equipment to / from the Expedition – noting the travel is booked through Ocean Census’s agent.
Applications are now closed for this position. Thank you to those who have applied.
Workshop Coordinator
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The Ocean Census is actively seeking a Workshop Coordinator to join our dynamic team to manage the workshop and related processes with an international alliance of partners.
The Workshop Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing all the species discovery workshops (including leading some) and the curation of all specimens collected through Ocean Census. Additional responsibilities and opportunities are phased into the development of the role from April 2025, and this may include participating in some research expeditions.
Applications are now closed for this position. Thank you to those who have applied.
Head of Science
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The Ocean Census is actively seeking a Head of Science to join our dynamic team and lead the science programme to discover ocean life and to develop, manage and coordinate the international alliance of science partners contributing to the Census.
As Head of Science for the Ocean Census, you will lead one of the major global marine biodiversity programmes of the decade, radically advance our knowledge of ocean life, catalyse global marine conservation, and harness and champion equitable, international collaboration.
Please note: Only applicants who are eligible and available to work in the UK will be considered.
Applications are now closed for this position. Thank you to those who have applied.
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