MISSION TO METRICS
In our mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, we rely on a thorough understanding of the global plastic pollution problem. The research team at The Ocean Cleanup aims to refine our understanding of oceanic and riverine plastics' sources, transport, and fate.
The research team has developed and proven Autonomous Debris Imaging System (ADIS), an approach for mapping marine plastic litter, by combining action camera data with deep learning. This year, we will bring the method to a new level by developing an autonomous AI camera system. Additionally, we are starting to scale up our mapping effort by deploying these autonomous cameras on a growing number of ships. We are looking for an additional team member to manage the deployment and operations of our cameras on vessels of opportunity globally.
"With project ADIS we aim to build a marine plastic monitoring network. We are looking for someone who would like to help in that challenge, working in a small team that combines the domains of camera technology, freight shipping, and machine learning." - Robin de Vries, ADIS Lead
RESPONSIBILITIES- You will be responsible for coordinating the logistics of camera deployments. This includes:
- Supply chain management of new cameras
- Following up on new deployment opportunities on ships of academic or industry partners
- Interacting with local agents/deployment companies for outsourced deployments
- Stock management, shipping, and administration of our expanding camera network
- Working closely with our partnerships team to establish new deployment partners
- Reviewing and prescribing operational manuals
- Working closely with our supply chain team and third parties to establish logistics and workflows and networks for ADIS
- Academic or advanced vocational degree in (electrical) engineering, logistics, and/or maritime engineering
- Professional experience in technical procurement and/or logistics
- Some demonstrable experience in project engineering
- Preferred: experience in the ocean freight transport industry
- Preferred: experience with engaging in and establishing partnerships
- Preferred: some affinity with geographic data and database systems.
- You are curious, creative, and determined to deliver
- You are able to work independently
- You have strong networking skills
- You are not afraid of solving practical challenges and taking initiative in these
- You have strong organizational and logistics skills
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills
- You are available for and flexible with frequent international travel
- Starting Date: As soon as possible.
- Location: The role is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- A work permit for the EU is highly preferred for this position. However, feel free to send an open application so we can contact you if an opportunity arises in your country.
- Conducting a pre‑employment check is part of our recruitment process.
- At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.