Careers

Careers at AOML

AOML is a global leader in atmospheric, ocean, and coastal research.

Join our Team.

At AOML, we pride ourselves on developing a top-tier workforce that encourages exploration in research, and pursues career growth and mentorship. View our open positions on this page with links to apply at USA jobs, or learn more about AOML as an organization.

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Federal Positions

There are no federal positions currently open.

We encourage you create a profile in https://www.usajobs.gov/ for when positions become available. 

Employment through Partners

AOML regularly works with academic partners, contract, and research institutions to help execute our research portfolio. Please see the employment opportunities with our partners below if you are interested in non-federal positions that collaborate with AOML.

Hurricane Research

Research associate to improve analysis and prediction of tropical cyclones using tropical cyclone reconnaissance mission data

Hurricane Research Division- Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research associate exploring air-sea interaction and boundary layer processes in turbulent environments

Hurricane Research Division – Earth System Research Laboratories (ESRL)

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Research associate studying the processes and/or technologies of tropical cyclone lifecycles, modeling & prediction

Hurricane Research Division – National Research Council (NRC)

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Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems

Research Associate II to support the development of molecular assays to enhance fisheries and biodiversity monitoring efforts.

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Research Associate II – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Senior research associate to support oceanographic fieldwork, laboratory analyses, instrument maintenance, data processing, and reporting in support of ocean carbon and climate research 

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Senior Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Senior research associate to support fieldwork by helping install and maintain oceanographic instruments set up on a variety of ships and process and quality control the data provided by these instruments

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Senior Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research associate to support fieldwork by helping install and maintain oceanographic instruments set up on a variety of ships and process and quality control the data provided by these instruments

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Physical Oceanography

Assistant scientist to investigate spatial and temporal changes in the physical and biogeochemical properties of the ocean 

Physical Oceanography Division – Assistant Scientist – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research associate studying tropical ocean-atmosphere variability and extreme weather

Physical Oceanography –  NRC Research Associateship Program

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Research associate studying inter-hemispheric variability of AMOC and its impacts on global monsoon circulations and extreme weather events

Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

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Research associate studying inter-ocean exchanges and regional sinks of heat, salt, and carbon

Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

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Postdoctoral Opportunities

Hurricane Research

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems

Physical Oceanography

Educational Opportunities

Opportunities for Students

NOAA has opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and even recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer internships at NOAA, multi-year fellowships, scholarships, and more. Click the button below to visit NOAA’s student opportunities database!

Two AOML interns work to collect a sample off the Florida Keys on Ocean Sampling Day 2014. Image credit: NOAA
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NOAA Student Opportunities