Christopher L. Sabine

Experience

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  Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution

  Jun 1985 - Aug 1985

  Summer Intern

  This was a summer internship during my undergraduate summer break. I worked with Dr. Skip Hoskin looking at the impact of grain size on the growth rate of sea grass in the Indian Lagoon.

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  UTMB

  Dec 1986 - Aug 1987

  Research Technician

  Between undergraduate and graduate school I worked in a microbiology lab isolating anti-viral compounds from baby formula and bovine milk.

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  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Sept 1987 - Mar 1992

  Graduate Research Assistant

  I conducted research related to my PhD thesis: Geochemistry of Particulate and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon in the Central North Pacific.

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  Princeton University

  Apr 1992 - Jul 1999

  Participated in global hydrographic survey cruises as an inorgnaic carbon chemist. Applied for and administered research grants to support my inorganic carbon research in the ocean. I published scientific articles based on my research. Developed an ocean-going inorganic carbon measurement capability at Princeton. Participated in the World Ocean Circulation Experiment global hydrographic cruises. Published scientific articles based on my research.

  • Research Staff

    Sept 1994 - Jul 1999

  • Research Associate

    Apr 1992 - Aug 1994
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  University of Washington

  Aug 1999 - Sept 2002

  Research Scientist, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean

  I was employed by the UW Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, but my office and immediate supervisor were at PMEL. My responsabilities were to conduct oceanographic research with the PMEL carbon group, make inorganic carbon measurements and participate in oceanographic cruises as needed. I applied for and administered non-NOAA research grants for the group. I published scientific articles based on my research.

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Oct 2002 - Dec 2017

  I am responsible for creating and implementing all strategies, policies, procedures and best practices needed to support the optimal performance of a $50M research laboratory. I manage and coordinate the performance of ~200 staff including scientists, engineers, administrative staff, and IT support personnel. Working with NOAA headquarters and congress, I provide the scientific leadership and vision to keep the laboratory on the cutting edge of science and relevant to NOAA's mission. My research addressed the role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle. In particular, my work centered on interpreting ocean inorganic carbon measurements and understanding ocean acidification. I managed an annual budget of ~$2M and helped supervise a research team of 10. Conducted oceanographic research and helped manage the PMEL carbon research group. Made inorganic carbon measurements and participated in oceanographic cruises as needed. Applied for and administered research budgets for the group. Published scientific articles based on research.

  • Director, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2017

  • Supervisory Oceanographer, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

    Nov 2008 - Nov 2011

  • Oceanographer, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

    Oct 2002 - Oct 2008
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  University of Washington

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2019

  This is an unpaid position at the University of Washington's School of Oceanography. It comes with no salary, but allows me to participate in departmental faculty discussions. It also allows me to officially supervise graduate students if I choose. This is an unpaid position at the University of Washington Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO). As a senior fellow I help guide the research directions of the joint institute.

  • Affiliate Full Professor, School of Oceanography

    Sept 2007 - Dec 2019

  • Senior Fellow, JISAO

    Jul 2004 - Dec 2019
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  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Sept 2021 - now

  The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship oversees most organized research units on campus. The vice provost serves as the campus representative for research with individuals, groups and agencies working to enhance UH Mānoa’s research programs and capabilities. We are charged with managing strategic initiatives, research program development, research information systems, research and technology transfer, research commercialization and industrial support, and the university’s relationship with the Office of Research Services. Show less Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, SOEST is a world-class research and academic institution with ~1,000 employees focused on understanding our world and how it is being impacted by human activity. SOEST scientists and engineers are actively engaged in research aimed at identifying solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges through a sustained system of Earth and planetary observations, modeling, and technology development. As Associate Dean for Research, I help facilitate and enhance the research enterprise in SOEST. Show less HIMB’s mission is to conduct, promote and support research and training in tropical marine biology and is a world leader in research aimed at understanding and conserving tropical marine ecosystems. HIMB is home to over 150 researchers, postdocs, students and staff who leverage the unique setting to implement cutting edge research and develop new technologies that advance marine stewardship and coastal biodiversity both in Hawai‘i and globally. The HIMB Director oversees all activities of the institute located on Coconut Island, Oahu. I filled the interim director roll for half a year until a new permanent director was hired. Show less

  • UH Mānoa interim Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship

    Feb 2022 - now

  • SOEST Associate Dean for Research

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Full Professor, Oceanography

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Interim Director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022