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Careers in Oceanography 1 Chrissy Wiederwohl ([email protected] ) Department of Oceanography Postdoctoral Research Associate Texas A&M University, College Station Oceanographic Technicians Marine Instrument Specialist Glider Pilot Electronics technician Welder Research Associates Laboratory Technicians Programmers Data Management
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Careers in Oceanography
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Chrissy Wiederwohl ([email protected]) Department of OceanographyPostdoctoral Research Associate Texas A&M University, College Station
Oceanographic TechniciansMarine Instrument SpecialistGlider PilotElectronics technicianWelder
Research AssociatesLaboratory TechniciansProgrammersData Management
Careers in Oceanography
Skills:-Understanding of the physics of the ocean-Programming language (MATLAB, Fortran, etc)- Ability to work at sea for long periods of time-Ability to work well with others-Problem solving skills-MacGyver ability
Typically Require Bachelors in:oceanography/ marine sciencescienceengineeringrelated fields
EXPERIENCE!
Careers in Oceanography
How 2YC Students can Excel in Oceanographic Careers
-Choose major wisely. - Strong core science major- Oceanography minor (TAMU)
- Experience, Experience, Experience- Internships- Undergraduate Research
- Senior Thesis, REU- Volunteer- Student worker for a research lab
