MEOPAR is pleased to partner with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to support the participation of two (2) students or early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) for the Marine Renewables 2025 expedition. The expedition, aboard the RRS James Cook, will depart from Halifax, NS on 6 September 2025, for the Eastern Scotian Shelf and return to port on 25 September.
The objective of this cruise is to map and characterize the potential for marine renewable energy development specifically in the areas of French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Bank, Shortland Canyon, and Sydney Bight as part of ongoing marine spatial planning programs for potential development of wind energy. During 12-hour shifts, applicants will be expected to support primary science efforts to characterize sediments using a vibrocorer, piston core, rock dredge, and in the lab whole-core processing will be done with a multi-sensor core logger. In addition, oceanographic sampling, mooring operations, bathymetric mapping, sub-bottom profiling, and marine mammal monitoring will be conducted. It is also possible that samples for independent research projects may be collected, pending consultation and coordination with the chief scientist from NRCan.
Successful applicants will need to hold, or complete before sailing, training in Marine Basic First Aid (~$200) and STCW Personal Survival Training (~$1000-1500). To support participation in this expedition, MEOPAR will reimburse eligible expenses (including training, travel, and support for independent research related costs) up to $10,000.
To apply, please send a cover letter, current CV, and for students, a letter of recommendation from your advisor to Jonathan Kellogg, PhD, Program Manager – Expeditions, at jonathan.kellogg@meopar.ca. Deadline to apply July 15, 2025.
Applicants will be notified by July 27th.
