The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board (OOIFB) is tasked with representing the science community and users of the NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Facility. The OOIFB works to expand scientific and public awareness of OOI, and ensure that the oceanographic community is kept informed of developments of NSF OOI. The OOIFB’s Data Systems Committee (DSC), The OOIFB Data Systems Committee (DSC) was established to help ensure timely and reliable access to high-quality NSF-OOI data. The Committee evaluates and recommends improvements to the data services, policies, and practices of the NSF OOI Facility that will lead to more efficient and effective scientific use of NSF OOI data.
The DSC is now soliciting applications to fill TWO open positions. One of these 3-year appointments will begin as of October 1, 2026, the other as of November 1, 2026. Selected individuals will be eligible to serve a second 3-year term, if fitting.
Scientists affiliated with U.S. institutions, with interests and/or experience using scientific observing systems such as the NSF OOI, as well as those with experience in successfully delivering data from large-scale, multi-sensor observing systems to scientific users are encouraged to apply. All applications will be considered
Applications will be received through to September 10, 2026.
Learn more here.