Careers

Careers at AOML

AOML is a global leader in atmospheric, ocean, and coastal research.

Join our Team.

At AOML, we pride ourselves on developing a workforce that celebrates diversity and inclusion, encourages exploration in research, and  encourages the career growth and mentorship. View our open positions on this page with links to apply at USA jobs, or learn more about AOML as an organization.

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AOML engineer and two CARICOOS members work on a glider during a training in Puerto Rico

Employment through Partners

AOML regularly works with academic partners, contract, and research institutions to help execute our research portfolio. Please see the employment opportunities with our partners below if you are interested in non-federal positions that collaborate with AOML.

Hurricane Research

Assistant Scientist developing hurricane modeling with HAFS in association with NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Hurricane Research Division – Assistant Scientist- The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research Associate Exploring Air-Sea Interaction and Boundary Layer Processes in Turbulent Environments

Hurricane Research Division – Earth System Research Laboratories (ESRL)

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Research Associate Studying the Processes and/or Technologies of Tropical Cyclone Lifecycles, Modeling & Prediction

Hurricane Research Division – National Research Council (NRC)

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Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems

Assistant Scientist to lead marine environmental DNA metabarcoding research at NOAA AOML

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Assistant Scientist – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research Associate I/Nutrient Technician to Join the Nutrients Lab

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research Associate I to join the Ocean Carbon Cycle group to support fieldwork

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Senior Research Associate I to join the Ocean Carbon Cycle group to support fieldwork

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Senior Research Associate I – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Physical Oceanography

Senior Research Associate II to Work on the “Enhancing Subseasonal Severe Weather Predictions through the Variable-Resolution of the Unified Forecast System (UFS)” Project

Physical Oceanography Division – Senior Research Associate II  – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Research Associate Studying Spatial and Temporal Ocean Circulation Variability

Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

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Research Associate Studying Tropical Ocean-Atmosphere Variability and Extreme Weather

Physical Oceanography –  NRC Research Associateship Program

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Research Associate Studying Inter-Hemispheric Variability of AMOC and its Impacts on Global Monsoon Circulations and Extreme Weather Events

Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

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Research Associate Studying Inter-Ocean Exchanges and Regional Sinks of Heat, Salt, and Carbon

Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

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Postdoctoral Opportunities

Hurricane Research

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems

Physical Oceanography

Educational Opportunities

Internships at AOML

Coral Program Intern 2025

Ocean Chemistry & Ecosystems Division – Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS)

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Opportunities for Students

NOAA has opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and even recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer internships at NOAA, multi-year fellowships, scholarships, and more. Click the button below to visit NOAA’s student opportunities database!

Two AOML interns work to collect a sample off the Florida Keys on Ocean Sampling Day 2014. Image credit: NOAA
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NOAA Student Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Observe your world. Observe with us. Be a citizen scientist for NOAA! Help NOAA predict, observe and protect our changing planet by making your own contributions toward a greater understanding of our Earth and its diverse systems. Whether it’s helping count whales in Hawaii or reporting on weather right outside your window, we’ve got a volunteer opportunity for you! Learn more about NOAA’s citizen science volunteer programs below.

If you are interested in volunteering at AOML, please fill out this form.

NOAA Volunteer Opportunities