12 Climate change jobs

Job title PhD Position in Ocean Dynamics and Climate Impacts from High-Resolution Models and Observations. Company Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) – Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Department of Geoscience and Remote Sensing, in collaboration with Alfred Wegener Institute (Germany). Description of the job A fully funded 4-year PhD position is now open at TU Delft in collaboration with the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI, Germany). The successful candidate will use cutting-edge high-resolution climate models and observations to uncover how Arctic Ocean circulation will evolve in the coming decades, and what this means for climate at lower latitudes. Over the past decades, the Arctic Ocean circulation has changed significantly, in part due to a large reduction in sea ice extent in the Northern hemisphere. The resulting ocean currents risk delivering a greater amount of fresh waters to the sub-Arctic regions, with potential impact on the...

Job title Professorship for the subject area Marine Seismic. Company University of Bremen – Faculty of Geosciences. Description of the job The University of Bremen is offering a full professorship in the Faculty of Geosciences. Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its foundation in 1971. Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on the international campus. The position requires a team player with outstanding scientific qualifications in the field of marine seismic. Experience in the development and application of modern reflection seismic and hydroacoustic measurement methods is expected. If the general requirements under civil service law are met, tenure is granted for life. Research: Focus on the use of modern seismic and hydroacoustic methods for detecting structures and for geophysical...

The World Ocean Council (WOC) is the unique international, multi-sector business alliance for leadership, collaboration and action on “Corporate Ocean Responsibility for a Sustainable and Regenerative Blue Economy”. The WOC was established in 2009 as a not-for-profit, non-government business organization and is registered in Europe and the US, with headquarters in Barcelona. The WOC brings together a vast network of corporations, businesses, startups, investors and NGO/nonprofit partners. WOC has four new strategic goals:  Taking Action for the Ocean [Programmes]: Provide global leadership in the advancement of ocean-related corporate innovation, action, and impact through refined thematic, geographic, and sector-representative programme portfolios Uniting our Voice for Ocean Sustainability and Resilience [Storytelling and Events]: Harness the power of storytelling, diverse communication channels, and one-of-a-kind events to deliver a spectrum of...

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: Around 1,000 employees contribute to the tackling of climate change, the sustainable use of the world's coastal systems and the resource-compatible enhancement of the quality of life. From fundamental research to practical applications, the interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range. Institute of Coastal Systems Analysis and Modeling The Institute for Coastal Systems Analysis and Modeling studies the dynamics of coastal systems as part of the Earth system and develops prediction methods and future scenarios for coastal systems. One focus of our research is the study of coastal ecosystems, which are subject to increasing pressure to change due to climate change, use of coastal environments, and other human drivers. Scientist in Marine Digital Innovation Reference code: 931 – 2025/KS 3  Work location: Geesthacht Application...

Job title PhD Studentship: Developing and Evaluating Design Criteria to End Microplastic Pollution (End-Microplastic). Company University of Plymouth – Marine Institute, International Marine Litter Research Unit. Description of the job Applications are invited for a 3.5 year PhD studentship with the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth, due to start on 1 October 2026. Plymouth has been at the forefront of global marine research for more than a century, and today it is home to the largest concentration of marine researchers in the UK. Textile fibres and tyre wear particles are among the most ubiquitous types of microplastic contaminating habitats from the poles to the equator and from the deepest oceans to the top of Mt Everest. Toxicological effects have been shown for both types of microplastic. This studentship will identify approaches to reduce emissions and make emissions safer, guiding the way towards safer and more sustainable production of...

Job title Professor in Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture. Company Ghent University – Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology. Description of the job Ghent University is a world-class, open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. With one of the most progressive career models for academics in the world, Ghent University evaluates its scholars not only by the length of their publication list but also by the impact they pursue, what they achieve and how they collaborate. The vacancy is situated within the Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology and is part of the strategic strengthening of the synergy between aquatic ecology, aquaculture and the blue economy. The new BOF-TT mandate "Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture" forms the bridge between the aquatic-ecological and aquaculture parts of the department and is complementary to the existing expertise within the...

Job title PhD in Impact of Grounded Icebergs. Company University of Southampton. Description of the job The University of Southampton is seeking a PhD researcher for a competition-funded project titled 'Impact of grounded icebergs on the oceanography and ecosystem of a sub-Antarctic island'. This opportunity is part of the IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award and involves a world-class collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI). The project will use numerical modelling tools to investigate the impact of grounded icebergs on the physical oceanography of the South Georgia (Southern Ocean) shelf and explore the consequences for the transport of Antarctic krill, a key prey item for local colonies of higher predators. As the climate warms, the number of icebergs reaching South Georgia is likely to increase; this project addresses a pressing need to better understand the consequences for the local...

Europe Jacques Delors is looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Policy Analyst (F/M/D), based in Brussels. The position is to be filled as soon as possible, initially for the duration of a year, with the possibility to extend.   Your tasks: Manage projects under the supervision of the Director-General. Monitor relevant legislative files and important events / conferences related to the implementation of the European Ocean Pact and Ocean Act (including the related legislative revisions of MSPD & MSFD). Monitor legislative developments and initiatives concerning decarbonisation of Maritime Transport at international (IMO) and European level (Ocean Pact related initiatives). Conduct research and provide timely advice and policy analysis and help to support ambitious policies. Assist the Vice-presidents of Europe Jacques Delors on their tasks related the Mission Starfish 2030. Work closely with the communications...

Job title PhD Opportunity: Rogue Waves and Non-Stationary Sea States. Company University of Manchester - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Description of the job The University of Manchester seeks a PhD candidate to explore how rapidly changing ocean conditions can be captured through a new description of the wave spectrum. This fully funded PhD position is offered as part of the FSE Bicentenary PhD programme. Although the spectrum has been the cornerstone of offshore engineering and oceanography for decades, traditional approaches assume sea states remain stationary, smoothing out the fast and often violent evolution of waves generated by atmospheric storms and masking the conditions under which rogue waves emerge. Building on recent advances in machine learning and data-driven modelling, the project will develop a dynamic, non-stationary spectrum that tracks the ocean in real time. You will design and test new machine learning-based methods,...

Job title Climate-Ocean and Coastal Law & Policy Research Specialist. Company Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI). Description of the job The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks a Climate-Ocean and Coastal Law & Policy Research Specialist to investigate and analyze how climate, ocean, and environmental science can inform and interact with legal, regulatory, and broader governance frameworks (e.g., fisheries law, coastal zone management, working waterfront protection, managed retreat, and/or marine CO2 removal). GMRI develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. The organization is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. This individual will work in close collaboration with GMRI scientists, program managers, and external partners to examine how scientific knowledge is incorporated into laws, policies, and regulatory decision-making, effectively bridging...

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, or Computer Vision to contribute to the next generation of Recycllux’s plastic detection module. The intern will design and test a computer vision pipeline using Sentinel-1/2 data to identify marine plastic hotspots, enhancing robustness, interpretability, and performance under varied environmental conditions. This work is central to Recycllux’s EIT-supported innovation project, bridging EO research and real-world deployment of plastic offset services. This is your opportunity to: Join a dynamic, international, and impact-driven team Contribute to a mission that protects marine ecosystems and accelerates sustainable innovation Collaborate in an experienced team strongly involved in international collaborations   Key Outcomes Contribute to the computer vision model for marine plastic detection Implement a robust pipeline using Sentinel-1...

The Renewables Grid Initiative is a unique collaboration between NGOs and transmission system operators (TSOs) from across Europe, engaging in an ‘energy transition ecosystem- of-actors’. We promote fair, transparent and sustainable grid development to enable the growth of renewables to achieve full decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement. At RGI, we are convinced that the energy, climate and biodiversity crises can and should be tackled in parallel. In this context, we are increasing our activities related to the protection and restoration of nature in connection with the energy transition – particularly the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) and electricity grids, both on land and at sea. In 2020, RGI established a multi-stakeholder platform called the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature ( OCEaN ). OCEaN brings together NGOs, wind industry actors, and grid operators active in the North and Baltic seas, with the aim of finding sustainable solutions to...