10 Marine policy jobs

Job title PhD position in Private Law – Maritime & Transport Law. Company University of Gothenburg, Department of Law, School of Business, Economics and Law. Description of the job The University of Gothenburg is recruiting a Doctoral Student in Private Law with a focus on Maritime and Transport Law, based at the Department of Law within the School of Business, Economics and Law. The PhD project will be linked to ongoing research within the Private Law group and the Ocean group at the Department of Law. The Department of Law conducts interdisciplinary research and education in the subject of law. The Department has more than 100 employees, approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students and around 20 doctoral students. The doctoral project must relate to one of the following Private Law topics focusing on Maritime and Transport Law: The maritime and transport industries' intangible assets and intellectual property strategies. The...

Job title Postdoctoral Fellow in Coastal Tourism, Environmental Economics and Coastal Development. Company Coastal Social-Ecological Millennium Institute (SECOS). Description of the job The Coastal Social-Ecological Millennium Institute (SECOS) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Coastal Development social-ecological systems (SES) research group. The position focuses on economic and social-ecological analyses of coastal development, tourism, biodiversity, climate change impacts, and nature-based solutions, combining quantitative economic methods with fieldwork in coastal social-ecological systems. SECOS Institute is formed by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from several Chilean universities, focused on coastal sustainability. The Institute's main objectives are to understand global, regional, and local drivers of change; the social-ecological conditions that hinder sustainability; and to test and implement actions that unravel such conditions. The...

Job title Norway Campaigner - Southern Ocean Marine Protection. Company Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC). Description of the job The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is seeking a passionate and experienced environmental campaigner with expertise in Norwegian government, politics, and NGOs to drive advocacy and campaign efforts for Southern Ocean conservation in Norway. ASOC is a coalition of over 30 NGOs dedicated to Antarctic environmental protection. The organisation represents the environmental community at Antarctic governance meetings and works to promote important Antarctic conservation goals, including the creation of a representative system of large Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean. ASOC monitors various issues that impact the Antarctic, including climate change, tourism, fisheries management, biological prospecting and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This role will focus on building support for...

Role summary: EBCD is seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the organisation in Brussels and steer its strategic direction. The Director will manage EBCD’s operations and programs, represent its values and positions at the highest policy levels, and ensure its continued relevance and financial sustainability . The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of fisheries and ocean governance policies , a strong grasp of EU and international processes, and proven leadership in building partnerships and mobilizing resources. Key responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Implement EBCD’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission and evolving global sustainability priorities. Organizational Management: Lead and manage the team, supervise staff and consultants, manage budget, and ensure sound governance and reporting practices, report regularly to the EBCD Board, supporting its oversight and decision-making role. Representation...

Job title Internship - Blue Bond Accelerator. Company Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA). Description of the job The Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA) is a global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to unlocking the potential of the blue bond market to finance ocean and coastal resilience. By combining technical assistance, market expertise, and risk mitigation strategies, BBA empowers issuers, investors, and policymakers to develop financial solutions that protect and restore aquatic ecosystems. BBA is seeking a motivated intern to support the team in research, coordination, project tracking, and preparation of materials that strengthen BBA's pipeline of blue economy projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in sustainability, finance, impact investing, or development economics. Learning objectives and key tasks (under supervision): Market intelligence and research on blue economy sectors, policy frameworks, sustainable blue finance,...

Job title Director of Communications and External Affairs. Company Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA). Description of the job SECOORA is seeking to fill the full-time role of Director of Communications and External Affairs. This role will serve as the organization’s strategic lead for engagement, communications, and external relations. The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) is a regional nonprofit based in Charleston, SC, supporting healthy coastal ecosystems and thriving coastal communities through robust ocean observing. As one of 11 regional associations under the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), SECOORA delivers actionable data and science-based tools to stakeholders across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The Director of Communications and External Affairs will serve as the organization's strategic lead for engagement, communication, and external relations....

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...

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...

Salary band and range : General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience About the role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga We are seeking an experienced aquatic health expert with strong data analysis skills, particularly in data modelling, to join our team. The successful candidate will join MPI's aquatic animal health expertise network and work alongside a multidisciplinary group of trusted specialists who all share a passion for biosecurity and operational excellence. We operate in a dynamic high trust environment in order to effectively contribute to New Zealand's biosecurity system. Our focus is on Surveillance and Incursion Investigation, essentially looking for and investigating biosecurity risks. Our aim is to reduce biological risk to our unique environments and protect the integrity and reputation of New Zealand's primary industries. Along with developing and delivering MPI's aquatic surveillance programmes, you'll provide subject matter...

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...