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Seasonal Marine Fisheries Research Assistant

Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies

Provincetown, MA, USA

Posted on Aug 7, 2026

Reports to: Director of Marine Fisheries Research Program

Job Classification: Research Assistant II

Hours: An average of 16-19.5 hours/week, with potential for increased hours in the future

Term: Until December 2026, with the potential to extend.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Application Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Job Summary: The Marine Fisheries Research (MFR) program conducts community-based collaborative research and education, working directly with fishers and shellfish farmers primarily in the Cape Cod region.

Essential Duties:

Coordinate and participate in field work and laboratory work on outer Cape Cod, primarily from Orleans to Provincetown;
Data entry and management of field notes;
Data management (Google Suite and Microsoft Office);
Take thorough notes in the field;
Perform preliminary data exploration and analysis;
Perform field work both on land and on sea;
Generate tables and figures for internal and external reports;
Maintain equipment, freezer, and video inventory;
Ability and willingness to be flexible and adapt to weather and personnel availability

Prerequisites:

B.S. in Marine Science or a related field;
Prior experience working on the water;
Data entry and data management skills;
Familiarity with and interest in science and policy related to marine fisheries;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to lift 50 and drag 100 pounds and comfort working outside or at sea for up to twelve hours.

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