🚀 Academic Wage-Hourly: 2025 R/V Taani Relief Master Pool

Job Title: Academic Wage-Hourly: 2025 R/V Taani Relief Master Pool

The relief Master is responsible for the safety, security and effectiveness of the ship, crew, and embarked scientists on the Research Vessel (R/V) Taani.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stands watch at sea, navigating by using electronic equipment and other means; maneuvers the vessel as necessary to conduct oceanographic work.
• Confers with the chief scientist, department heads, and marine technicians concerning the planned or ongoing scientific work.
• Assures the safe condition and operation of the vessel requiring a practical knowledge of ship stability, regulatory requirements, navigation and ship handling, oceanographic operations, deck machinery, and fire-fighting.
• Conducts ship’s business including working with customs, immigration, agricultural, health, sanitation, port, and ship’s agents.

What You Will Need:

• A U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential with an endorsement of Master, Oceans, 1600 Tons or equivalent or higher.
• Current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsements as appropriate for this position.
• At least five (5) years of underway deck officer experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with safety management systems as described in the International Safety Management (ISM) code.
• TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator and maintainer.
• Valid Advanced Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Certificate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.