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University of Miami Sr. Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida

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The Marine Biology & Ecology Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science and the University of Miami has an exciting full time opportunity for a Sr. Research Associate 1 who will provide scientific support for the reef restoration projects conducted at the Lirman Lab. The position consists of both field and lab activities, data collection, data analyses, report preparation and submission, student supervision, and participation in Rescue a Reef’s citizen science and education programs.

The candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Help design an execute lab and field coral restoration activities

  • Contribute to field coral nursery and outplanting activities

  • Conduct lab coral fragmentation and tank maintenance

  • Analyze data

  • Drive UM boats

  • Support Rescue a Reef Public Expeditions

  • Prepare and present data reports

  • Train and supervise interns and volunteers

  • Conduct physically demanding field work (lift 50 lbs, good swimming skills)

  • Work in cold/hot climate marine environments

Required education and skills:

  • Masters degree in relevant field

  • Current AAUS Dive certification

  • Experience handling boats (19-27 ft) (MOCC certification or similar required

  • Coral and Fish identification kills

  • Coral Husbandry

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8

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