Jobs & Internships

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is a rapidly-growing international marine research, education, and community institution. If you are interested in working with us, please check this site frequently or follow us on social media. Opportunities include positions for research, education, community programs, development and administrative functions, and summer internships.

  • Marine Resources Education Program Manager, Greater Atlantic

    This MREP Program Manager will execute GMRI’s role in developing and running MREP workshops in one of the MREP regions (Greater Atlantic), and provide support to other national, regional, and topical programming, as needed. In addition, this position will initiate and contribute to initiatives that improve program goals, such as catalyzing alumni engagement in fisheries science and management and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at MREP workshops.

    Community | Close date: Dec. 19, 2024

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  • Front-End Web Developer

    The primary capacity of the Ocean Data Products team at GMRI is to develop and support data management and cyberinfrastructure (DMAC) systems that provide access to real-time, historic, and forecast data in the northeast region through customized data products. ODP has served as the lead data management provider for NERACOOS (the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal and Ocean Observing Systems) since the early 2000s. Additionally, ODP works with partners at GMRI and collaborators in the region developing products and data management infrastructure for fisheries, climate, and marine environmental data. Current projects include development of an infrastructure for meteorological and oceanographic data from offshore wind farms, web based tools and dashboards for accessing water level data and model forecast visualizations, of GMRI’s public-facing community science platform, and a data catalog infrastructure for GMRI research data.

    Research | Close date: Jan. 11, 2025

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  • Executive Assistant, Office of the COO

    The Executive Assistant (EA) will support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is expected to organize, manage, and plan special projects; manage the day-to-day operations of the COO’s office, including functioning as a thought generator and partner on the COO management team; and serve as a liaison between the Office of the COO and staff, external partners, and any visitors to GMRI. This solutions-oriented team member reports directly to the COO, however, the successful individual must also be comfortable and flexible enough to handle urgent requests from the Office of the CEO and other senior leaders as necessary.

    Office of the COO | Close date: Jan. 31, 2025

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  • Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

    The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal function in strategic decision-making and optimizing financial performance by analyzing financial data, developing forecasts, and offering actionable, data-driven recommendations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Senior FP&A Analyst will leverage analytical skills to guide budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning efforts.

    Finance & Administration | Close date: Jan. 3, 2025

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  • Physical Oceanography Research Scientist

    GMRI is seeking qualified candidates to establish a new research group that investigates the physical oceanography of the Gulf of Maine and adjacent bodies of water — specifically around questions relating to circulation changes in the NW Atlantic, drivers of warming and interannual variability in ocean temperature and sea level in the Gulf of Maine, etc. The successful candidate will have experience and interest in building a research group using multiple investigatory techniques and datasets including remote sensing observations. A strong quantitative background in, and technical knowledge of, atmosphere-ocean interactions, teleconnections, and/or climate modes (and their manifestations in the marine domain) as applied to questions akin to those above is preferred. The successful candidate will function as part of an interdisciplinary research program focusing on climate, physical, biological, and socio-economic factors that affect the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it for their livelihoods and well-being.

    Climate Center | Close date: Dec. 20, 2024

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  • Chief Development Officer

    The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks an experienced, strategic, and aspirational leader to serve as its next Chief Development Officer (CDO). Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the management team, the CDO will advance GMRI’s mission of developing and delivering collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges by crafting and implementing a strategic philanthropic plan that will lay a foundation for sustained financial success that matches the vision and scope of GMRI programs.

    Development | Close date: Jan. 15, 2025

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