The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a Massachusetts non-profit organization focused on the protection, restoration and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. We are seeking a full-time Research Associate to support our water quality monitoring efforts. The in-person position will be based out of our Marion Science and Field Operations Center.
The Research Associate’s primary responsibility will be supporting the Coalition’s bay-wide water quality monitoring program, focusing on continuous loggers and data management. The position combines data management and analysis, fieldwork, lab work, and coordination of monitoring activities conducted by year-round and seasonal staff. The Research Associate will oversee and aid in deploying, retrieving, calibrating, cleaning, and maintaining continuous water quality sensors at 20+ locations around Buzzards Bay and on Martha’s Vineyard. The Research Associate will work with and oversee data management, quality assurance, and processing, including statistical analysis and data visualization. The position also supports discrete water quality monitoring, salt marsh monitoring, and a variety of rotating funded projects.
Full job description and details on how to apply available at: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/job-opportunities/
Application review will begin April 2, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
