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Careers at Sea

The opportunities for jobs involving the ocean are wide and varied, and preparation makes them within reach. when most people think of a career at sea, they may envision a marine biologist watching whales, a captain piloting a large cargo ship, or a scuba diver studying reefs. in reality, there are hundreds of different careers at sea. on research vessel falkor alone there are deckhands, stewards, chefs, bosons, engineers, fitters, officers, pursers, marine technicians, scientists, and more., preparing for a career.

Classes in school are often the first steps people take in pursing their dream job. Studying sciences and math – chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, etc. is essential to pursuing marine sciences and engineering. It is good to have an idea of what you would like to specialize in, but also important to have wide-ranging foundation of understanding. Trade and vocational schooling can also open doors to jobs on ships. Internships and student opportunities help students get first-hand experience and exposure to a variety of careers.

No one claims that working on a ship is easy. Long hours and hard work are the rules, not the exceptions. However, many people are drawn to careers on ships for the chance to travel, long stretches of time off, and the chance to participate in unique work. In order to excel, a person needs to have a sense of adventure, good problem solving skills (there are limited resources when one is miles from land), and be able to work well with others (it is tight quarters on a ship). Being determined, curious, and eager to learn are important traits. Curiosity led Colleen Peters, one of Falkor’s Lead Marine Technician, to study marine sciences and continue exploring possibilities to find a job that would fulfill her the most. “I like to understand how things work. Troubleshooting is a big part of my job—if something breaks you have to figure out why and how to fix it.” Determination will also help you find a job you love. Put forth the effort to ask for advice and ask about opportunities such as internships or volunteering.

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Working on Falkor

Beginning a career can sometimes be overwhelming, so find out how some of the crew on research vessel falkor got their start:.

Name: Stian Alesandrini From: California Position on Falkor: Science Services Manager

What do you do: Stian works to make sure all the science cruises are organized and planned, working with both the crew on Falkor and the science teams.

How did you start: Stian was obsessed with SCUBA diving as a kid. He loved to free dive and learned to SCUBA at the age of 13. After finishing high school, he studied marine biology in college and graduate school. Stian worked as a SCUBA instructor, laboratory manager, and sub-tidal research biologist (working underwater in kelp forests and on small research boats), before joining the United States Antarctic Program as a marine technician on their research vessels. Fifteen years and several vessels later, he now gets to work both in the field and in the office, where he provides remote support to the technicians sailing on the Falkor .

Fun fact: Stian once got stuck in the ice for a month on an icebreaker in Antarctica.

Name: Archel Benitez From: Philippine Islands Position on Falkor : Deckhand

What do you do: As a deckhand, Archel helps with various science operations such as deploying robotic vehicles and CTDs, as well as assisting with the day-to-day operation such as looking after lines used to moor the ship, and general ship maintenance.

How did you start: Archel spent four years in marine studies after high school, and worked on a wide variety of ships including container vessels shipping cargo from Europe to the United States, passenger ships, and tugboats.

Advice: Archel recommends taking every aspect of your job seriously and to strive for perfection.

Name:  Shiella Marie Bonita From: Philippine Islands Position on Falkor : Stewardess

What do you do: Shiella attends to the living needs of crew, making sure the interior of Falkor is working and kept clean.

How did you start: Shiella graduated from college with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She worked in a five-star hotel, but wanted to see the world. After leaving the hotel, Sheilla worked on a cruise ship.

Many people do not consider the fact that there are also hospitality careers at sea.

Name: Leonard Pace From:  New York Position on Falkor : Science Program Manager

What do you do: Leonard manages Schmidt Ocean Institute’s annual collaborative proposal review process and related community coordination and outreach activities. He also manages special projects and liaising with the scientific community: for example, coordinating and leading SOI’s ROV Development Survey.

How did you start: From a young age Leonard was inspired to become a marine biologist. He majored in Marine and Environmental science in college and found passion during a semester at sea aboard S/V Westward . Leonard continued on to earn a Masters degree, which opened the door for his Knauss Marine Policy fellowship.

Advice: Enjoy what you do.

Name: Edwin Pabustan From: Philippine Islands Position on Falkor: Fitter

What do you do: Edwin works on everything from science instruments to ship parts, optimizing their fit and performance. Edwin also does maintenance and repair, a never-ending job on a ship.

How did you start: After high school, Edwin studied engineering at a technical school then worked on tankers that transported liquids for 10 years before joining Falkor .

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SIO Research Vessel Deck Crew - Per Diem - 124402

Job description, #124402 sio research vessel deck crew - per diem.

This posting will remain open throughout the year. The above "filing deadline" indicates dates that applications will be reviewed. This date will be extended as the end of the month approaches. Qualified candidates will be placed into a talent pool for current and future consideration. Applications are reviewed on a regular basis.

Must be able to go to sea for extended periods; typical deployments average two to three (2 - 3) months.

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Ship Operations and Marine Technical Support - Nimitz Marine Facility

Thank you for your interest in vessel crew employment opportunities with Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, education, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans and earth.

The Scripps Fleet of three oceanographic research vessels make up one of the largest academic fleets in the world. Scripps ships include the flagship global-class research vessel R/V Roger Revelle, an ocean-class ship named R/V Sally Ride, and the R/V Robert Gordon Sproul, a regional-class vessel that conducts short missions off the U.S. West Coast. Both R/V Roger Revelle and R/V Sally Ride will meet tonnage requirements for maintaining and upgrading unlimited licenses.

Applications are continually accepted for the following Per Diem ships’ crew positions:

1st, 2nd and 3rd Officer positions (Oceans-Unlimited)

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Marine Cook (Ordinary Seaman/Wiper Endorsement)

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Candidates must possess valid U.S. Coast Guard documentation and endorsements for the position under consideration including:

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with the following endorsements:

VPDSD Endorsement (Vessel Personnel Designated with Security Duties)

STCW (for watch standers)

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Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Must be able to pass a pre employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

COVID Vaccination (Per UCSD Policy, vaccination and booster are required)

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Annual Full Pay Range: $51,181 - $74,555 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $24.51 - $35.71

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate

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To apply, you should submit as one document: 1) a cover letter outlining their interest and experience in relation to this posting, and 2) a resume.

The Michigan Center for Respiratory Virus Research and Response at the U-M School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology is seeking an experienced, highly organized and motivated project manager to join our dynamic team. The Center has a large portfolio of respiratory virus research studies in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health, examining vaccine effectiveness for influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and lead research studies with meaningful outcomes. This is a full-time research study coordinator position working in the Center under the direction of Center leadership, Dr. Emily Martin and Dr. Arnold Monto. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing research projects, overseeing recruitment and data collection activities, familiarity with regulatory applications and SAS/R statistical packages.

Responsibilities*

Study site oversight: Serve as a coordinator and liaison for a hospital-based study conducted at Michigan Medicine main hospital. Coordinate all aspects of study implementation including, subject enrollment, specimen and data management and quality assurance, specimen transport and processing, weekly reporting, and fostering collaborative and positive relationships with participating health care staff. Assist in reporting of study data to public health partners on a regular basis. 

Study recruitment and data collection: Take primary responsibility for study recruitment. Oversee recruitment and provide ongoing support to research assistants. 

Data management: Monitor data entry process, overseeing study recruitment temporary staff and data staff. Ensure that all REDCap files are completed and uploaded on time to funder. Respond to requests from funding organization regarding missing data or data errors. 

Training and oversight of research assistants: Train, supervise and support study Research Assistants who conduct patient recruitment, sample collection and processing, and study data collection and entry. Perform quality assessments of study data on an ongoing basis throughout the collection period. 

Research-related tasks: At the discretion of Center leadership, provide assistance with scientific decisions, and research-related tasks.

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• Bachelor's degree in a health science discipline, public health, epidemiology, or related field is necessary with 3+ years of research experience. 
• Experience coordinating research studies is required, preferably with studies involving medical settings (hospital and/or ambulatory care). 
• Must have knowledge and demonstrated experience with ICH good clinical practice, GCP, and FDA regulatory guidelines; excellent MS OFFICE, MS ACCESS, EXCEL skills; excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. 
• conducting and overseeing participant recruitment and data collection in research studies, 
• maintaining specimen inventories, collection and quality monitoring of data from observational studies, 
• communication with collaborators and professionals,
• knowledge of how to build relationships with external partners.

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• Candidate should have experience writing IRB applications and submitting amendments and continuing reviews.
• Experience in the field of infectious diseases epidemiology preferred. 
• Comfortable using SAS and/or R for statistical analysis strongly preferred.

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This position is term-limited for one year with possibility of extension based on funding and performance. 

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

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Job seekers, businesses make meaningful connection at Fort Pierce job fair

FORT PIERCE — The city of Fort Pierce, in collaboration with CareerSource Research Coast, brought together local job seekers and employees during its ninth annual job fair Jan. 24 at the Havert Fenn Center.

The event brought in people from St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties.

About 618 job seekers engaged with 88 employers, creating a dynamic platform for networking and recruitment. The job fair showcased the commitment of Fort Pierce and CareerSource to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, supporting the community's workforce development.

The Treasure Coast High School Air Force Junior ROTC color guard added a patriotic touch to the event by presenting the colors and delivering a stirring rendition of the national anthem by Cadet Technical Sargeant Maloney. An early entrance opportunity was provided to past military to further support veteran job seekers, allowing them to connect with employers 30 minutes before the general admission.

Christina Coble, business services manager at CareerSource, welcomed the businesses and introduced Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson. City commissioners Arnold Gaines and Curtis Johnson Jr. shared their thoughts of the event's importance to the community. Brian Bauer, president/CEO of CareerSource, further highlighted the collaborative efforts and commitment to the community's prosperity.

"Connecting job seekers with employers for purposeful jobs and careers is at the heart of what we do," said Dawn Riccardi, business navigator for CareerSource.

In addition to the impressive employer turnout, 18 nonprofit community partners joined the event to offer valuable services to job seekers. These partners provided support beyond job placement, addressing various needs that individuals may have during their job search journey.

"This event not only facilitated job placement but also exemplified the community's commitment to the overall well-being and growth of its residents,” Bauer said.

CareerSource Research Coast is a private, nonprofit, Florida corporation with a board of directors consisting of private businesses, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected officials.

Board members represent the diversity of businesses, organizations and trades that operate in Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Florida chartered CareerSource to create and manage a workforce development service delivery system responsive to the needs of businesses and job seekers. To learn more, call (866) 4U2-HIRE or visit www.careersourcerc.com.

Analyst / Associate, Consumer Staples Research Associate

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

The Analyst or Associate role will involve supporting the Team Head responsible for European Consumer Staples Equity Research who is based in Frankfurt.

This role includes 1) financial modelling and company valuation, 2) writing industry and company reports, 3) communicating with internal and external clients, 4) building relationships with corporates under coverage, 5) leveraging industry contacts to create differentiated events for clients to attend. The demands on the analyst are sometimes high and a demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Performing research and information gathering across the varied sub-segments and regions of the sector
• Interpreting data and performing analysis on the market, economic, demographic and regulatory trends affecting the sector
• Attending company conferences and industry events to gather data and to learn
• Developing and maintaining complex company and industry financial models
• Valuing companies using a variety of metrics appropriate to the Consumer Staples sector
• Writing equity research reports – thematic ones on the industry and stock specific ones on companies under coverage
• Contributing to collaborative cross sector reports with both European and Global Research colleagues
• Building relationships with the companies under coverage
• Leveraging industry contacts to create differentiated events for clients to attend: conferences, field trips, expert speaker calls
• Marketing research views to investor clients
• Liaising with internal clients and business partners within Bank of America
• The European Consumer Staples sector includes Food Producers, Household & Personal Care, and Tobacco, with market cap $750bn across 20 stocks.
• The team of 3 is led by a Director based in Frankfurt.
• The wider BofA EMEA Equity Research department covers c.700 stocks, across Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.
• In the latest 2023 Institutional Investor Survey BofA ranked No.1 in both Developed and Emerging Europe Equity Research.
• As part of our team you would have exposure to a wealth of top quality research product across all research assets classes from which to draw ideas.
• Learning to be a successful Equity Research analyst at BofA is primarily done through on-the -job training and osmosis within your immediate team. This is complimented by formal training in the Research basics (modelling, writing, presenting).
• You would also have access to Best Practice sessions led by our experienced and highly rated senior analysts, helping you to learn.
• The job involves extensive collaboration with colleagues in adjacent sectors in European Equity Research and with BofA Consumer analysts around the world

Required Skills:

• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic qualifications. Numeracy essential.
• Experience working in Equity Research or Investment Management could be helpful, although not essential
• Strong accounting, financial modelling/financial mathematical skills are required
• Advanced level of MS Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Track record of achieving recognition when servicing clients/customers
• Proven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressure
• Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals

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In Tight Presidential Race, Voters Are Broadly Critical of Both Biden and Trump

3. feelings about the 2024 race for president, table of contents.

• The state of the 2024 presidential race
• Other findings: Biden’s job approval ticks up, Trump’s election-related criminal charges
• Educational differences in candidate support
• What are 2020 voters’ preferences today?
• How Biden’s supporters view his personal traits
• How Trump’s supporters view his personal traits
• Views of Biden’s presidency and retrospective evaluations of Trump’s time in office
• Attention to the candidates
• Does it matter who wins?
• What if voters could change the presidential ballot?
• How important is it for the losing candidate to publicly acknowledge the winner?
• 4. Joe Biden’s approval ratings
• Acknowledgments
• The American Trends Panel survey methodology
• Validated voters

• About half of voters (49%) say they have given a lot of thought to the candidates who are running in the 2024 presidential election – nearly identical to the share saying this at a similar point four years ago (51%).
• But the share who say “it really matters who wins” in November is 5 percentage points lower than it was in April 2020.
• And most voters say that if it were up to them, they would replace at least one of the two likely nominees (Joe Biden and Donald Trump). About half say they’d replace both Biden and Trump on the ballot.

Today, Trump and Biden supporters are about equally likely to say they’ve given a lot of thought to the presidential candidates. About half of Trump’s and Biden’s supporters say they have given a lot of thought to their options.

In April 2020, about half of voters said they had given “a lot” of thought to the candidates. But Biden’s supporters – fresh off the heels of a competitive primary – were more likely than Trump’s supporters to say they had thought a lot about the candidates (58% vs. 48%).

Today, 69% of voters say “it really matters who wins” the presidential election. Just 8% say it doesn’t really matter who wins, and roughly a third fall somewhere in between. However, the share of voters who say it really matters is 5 points lower than it was in April 2020, when 74% of voters said it really mattered. Both Trump and Biden supporters are lower on this measure today than four years ago.

Though both Biden and Trump have received enough delegates in the 2024 presidential primaries to secure their respective party’s nominations for president , most voters say they would like to replace at least one of them on the ballot.

• 49% of voters say that, if they had the ability to decide the major party candidates for the 2024 presidential election, they would replace both Trump and Biden with different candidates.
• 16% say they would keep Biden but replace Trump with a different Republican.
• A similar share (18%) say they would keep Trump but replace Biden with a different Democrat.
• Another 15% of voters say they would keep the contest as is.

Demographic and political differences

There are demographic differences in desired changes to the ballot. To some extent, these are associated with voting preferences.

Biden supporters are much more likely than Trump supporters to say they’d replace both candidates if they could (62% of Biden’s supporters say this, compared with 35% of Trump’s). In contrast, Trump’s voters are much more likely than Biden’s to say they’d keep both(27% of Trump supporters vs. 4% of Biden supporters). Roughly similar shares (about a third each) of each candidate’s supporters say they would keep only their candidate and replace the other.

Younger voters are more likely than older voters to desire ballot changes. Roughly two-thirds of voters under 30 say they would replace both Biden and Trump on the 2024 ballot. This compares with a narrower majority of those ages 30 to 49 (54%) and smaller shares of those 50 to 64 (46%) and those 65 and older (40%).

The gap between younger and older voters is far wider among Biden’s backers:

• Nearly three-quarters of Biden supporters under 50 (73%) say they would replace both candidates. Among Biden supporters ages 50 and older, about half say they would replace both Biden and Trump (53%). In both age groups, most of those who do not want to replace both candidates say they would keep only Biden.
• Among Trump supporters, 38% of those under 50 would replace both, compared with 33% of those 50 and older. Older Trump supporters are roughly twice as likely as younger Trump supporters to say they’d keep both candidates on the ballot (32% vs. 18%). Older Trump backers are more likely than younger ones to say they’d keep Trump but replace Biden (41% vs. 33%).

Among each candidate’s supporters, those with a four-year college degree are more likely than those with less education to say they would replace both candidates if they could.

Most voters continue to say it is at least somewhat important for the losing candidate to publicly acknowledge the winner as the legitimate president of the country.

Over the past eight years, a majority of voters – regardless of who they supported for president – have said it was at least somewhat important that the losing candidate in a presidential race acknowledge the winner.

But the degree to which Trump’s supporters have said this is important has shifted over the past eight years.  As the 2016 presidential election neared, Trump’s supporters became less likely to say it was important for the losing candidate to concede than they were earlier in the fall: The share who said it was very important for the loser to acknowledge the winner as the legitimate president declined by 20 percentage points between October 2016 and the eve of the November 2016 election.

In the spring of 2020, as Trump ran for reelection, 66% said this was very important.

Today, 44% of Trump’s supporters say it is very important for the losing candidate to concede. This compares with 77% of Biden’s supporters.

While there have been shifts among Clinton and Biden supporters during the same period, these changes have been much more modest. Majorities have said it is very important for the losing candidate to acknowledge the winner.

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