2025-11-14 – Weekly Marine Biology Jobs : Fascinating venom evolution research

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


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


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That’s the scoop for this week. Hope you find something that suits your interests and expertise. Stay curious and keep exploring.

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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).

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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.

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, 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.

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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.

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SPME Arrow 120 µm CAR/PDMS — tips survive. Pre-bake inlet 300°C, column out; cleans ‘15 min at 60°C’ background.

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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.

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