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This week, there’s a good mix of roles ranging from academic positions to hands-on field work. Some critical needs are popping up that might be worth jumping on quickly. And yes, there are verified remote jobs if that’s your thing.
This Week’s Jobs
Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Molluscan Phylogeny and Venom Evolution
Company: Harvard University | Location: Cambridge, MA
If you’re fascinated by marine biology and venom evolution, this role involves groundbreaking research at Harvard. Dive into evolutionary science with Professor Mandë. Apply Here
Marine Biologist - Six Senses Amaala
Company: IHG | Location: Sau
This role requires a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology and over two years of experience. It’s perfect for those who love working in stunning locations and being part of a team focused on sustainability. Apply Here
Marine Technical Specialist - Ocean Sciences
Company: University of Miami | Location: Miami, FL
This position is great for someone with a Bachelor’s in Biology, Marine Biology, or Engineering. You’ll be part of a dynamic team focusing on ocean sciences. Apply Here
Marine Mammal Technicians and Biologists
Company: Stantec | Location: Burnaby, BC
If you’re proactive with a background in environmental science or biology, this job involves fieldwork with marine mammals. Great for those who love hands-on work in diverse environments. Apply Here
Marine Mammal Technicians and Biologists
Company: Stantec | Location: Halifax, NS
Similar to the Burnaby role, this requires a proactive approach and experience in environmental fields. You’ll be working directly in the field, which is both challenging and rewarding. Apply Here
Marine Mammal Technicians and Biologists
Company: Stantec | Location: Calgary, AB
This role is for those who love fieldwork and have a background in environmental science. It’s a chance to get hands-on with marine mammals in varied settings. Apply Here
Marine Mammal Technicians and Biologists
Company: Stantec | Location: Toronto, ON
This position involves fieldwork and requires an open-minded attitude. Perfect for those who want to work closely with marine mammals and have a background in related fields. Apply Here
Marine Mammal Technicians and Biologists
Company: Stantec | Location: Thunder Bay, ON
This role is ideal for those with environmental science backgrounds. You’ll be involved in proactive fieldwork with marine mammals, which is as hands-on as it gets. Apply Here
Adjunct Faculty-Biology & Environmental Science
Company: University of New Haven | Location: West Haven, CT
If you love teaching, this role involves labs and lectures in Molecular Biology and Marine Affairs. It’s a great opportunity for those passionate about education and marine sciences. Apply Here
Snagged a coastal field tech role last year by applying the day it went up — move faster than a mantis shrimp, but keep a one-paragraph email to the PI ready to paste. I also save postings as PDFs because they vanish; for federal marine gigs, https://www.usajobs.gov updates at odd hours, and “apply within 24–48 hours” is my rule — just don’t skip tailoring your CV to the methods (e.g., LC-MS or cone snail venomics).
Set a daily 10‑minute window to scan the “real-time” postings and apply immediately; that’s how I grabbed a verified remote data role last spring. I also drop a one‑sentence hook tied to their latest paper, and for anything like the Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Mollusca, I attach a single figure showing comparable analyses — quick but targeted. @lsimmons54 is right on speed, but don’t skip asking about funding end dates so you’re not stepping into a 6‑month leftover.
, those ‘real-time’ posts vanish fast. I set a Gmail filter + phone ping for keywords like venom or mollusca, then send a short email with a clear subject — ‘Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Mollusca (2025‑11‑14) — Heidi Jansen’ — and @Guide’s sprint works, but I still take 2–3 minutes to swap in one sentence about the PI’s latest paper so it doesn’t read canned.
I piggyback on @heidij82 by keeping a 120‑word email ready and a 1‑page CV named ‘Peterson_Samantha_venom_mollusca_2025.pdf’; I customize one sentence and use a clear subject like ‘Postdoc — venom evolution — Peterson’. Small caveat: for boat‑heavy roles I add exact dates and swim certs in the subject, which oddly gets faster replies — like waving a bright dive flag.
Quick example: I use FollowThatPage to watch specific lab “Opportunities” pages and the site’s jobs feed, then push to my phone — snagged a molluscan venom postdoc that way, like casting a net instead of waiting with a spear. @heidij82’s filter tip pairs well, but page monitors can miss portal-only listings, so I keep a short note ready to cold-email PIs when a grant press release drops. https://www.followthatpage.com.