Seasonal Marine Fisheries Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Marine Fisheries Research (MFR) program conducts community-based collaborative research and education, working directly with fishers and shellfish farmers primarily in the Cape Cod region.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and participate in field work and laboratory work on outer Cape Cod, primarily from Orleans to Provincetown.
• Data entry and management of field notes.
• Data management (Google Suite and Microsoft Office).
• Take thorough notes in the field.
• Perform preliminary data exploration and analysis.
• Perform field work both on land and on sea.
• Generate tables and figures for internal and external reports.
• Maintain equipment, freezer, and video inventory.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to weather and personnel availability.

Prerequisites

• B.S. in Marine Science or a related field.
• Prior experience working on the water.
• Data entry and data management skills.
• Familiarity with and interest in science and policy related to marine fisheries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 and drag 100 pounds and comfort working outside or at sea for up to twelve hours.
• US Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• US citizenship or proper US work visas.

Application Instructions

Submit cover letter and resume via the APPLY NOW link by August 21, 2026. For further information, please contact Stephanie Richardson, srichardson@coastalstudies.org.