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Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc. (CFF) is seeking a Research Assistant/At-Sea Technician (RA). The RA will work closely with CFF scientists on a wide range of projects focused on commercial fisheries.<br>
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<div style="direction: ltr;">This position includes significant time at sea supporting research trips ranging from 1 to 12 days. Trips occur year-round, with the bulk of sea time expected between April and August each year. On some deployments, the RA will
be the only CFF staff member aboard the vessel. Primary responsibilities may include coordinating with commercial fishing partners, annotation of underwater imagery, curating data and biological samples, performing equipment maintenance, and managing inventories. </div>
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<div style="direction: ltr;">When not deployed at sea, the RA is expected to report to our office located in East Falmouth, MA. This is a six-month position with the possibility of an extension based on performance and available funding.</div>
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Specific Responsibilities may include:</div>
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<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Assisting project leads with underwater image and video annotations</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Participating in research cruises for various CFF projects (minimum of 60 days at sea/year)</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Maintaining seagoing equipment and completing monthly inventories of gear and office supplies</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Coordinate and manage small-scale field research projects with minimal oversight</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Assisting with the procurement of gear, equipment, and other project materials and supplies</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Assisting with efforts to outfit fishing vessels with sampling gear and data processing equipment</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Assisting project leads to design, refine, and implement customized and innovative survey tools, data collection methodologies, and gear technologies</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Assisting in the development and implementation of training curriculums, project materials, and guides for standard operating procedures</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Prepare and organize datasets for statistical analysis</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Creating outreach materials such as fact sheets, videos, presentation slides, and social media content</div>
<div style="direction: ltr; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 40px;">● Participating in weekly team and project/administrative meetings, as needed</div>
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Qualifications:</div>
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<li style="direction: ltr;">Minimum B.S. or B.A. in marine science, environmental science, natural resources, or fisheries science </li><li style="direction: ltr;">Previous at-sea experience, with experience on commercial fishing vessels strongly preferred</li><li style="direction: ltr;">Previous experience assisting in marine-related research projects </li><li style="direction: ltr;">Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time; including working in inclement weather</li><li style="direction: ltr;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul>
<div style="direction: ltr;">Benefits: CFF offers a competitive benefits package and compensation commensurate with experience. Starting salary range: $56,000 to $65,000 per year.</div>
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<div style="direction: ltr;">Application: Please submit cover letter and CV to <a href="mailto:contact@cfarm.org" id="OWA83326707-3256-d0aa-2505-6e06a9dcfa43" class="OWAAutoLink">
contact@cfarm.org</a>. The proposed start date for this position is September 1, 2026.<br>
<a href="http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/" id="OWA79df9f3b-87a3-8b95-9e57-2e6b919c9588" class="OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable">http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/</a></div>
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