Research Associate I
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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric and Earth Science invites applications for multiple fulltime Research Associate I affiliates to work on two Deepwater Horizon (DWH) projects: Lower Trophic Level Monitoring for Barataria Basin and Monitoring the Effects of Coastal Wetland Restoration on Fish and Invertebrates. We seek several individuals to join the Population and Ecosystem Monitoring Divisions Habitat Ecology Branch (HEB) and assist with estuarine fieldwork and sample processing at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) Southeast Fisheries Science Center Galveston Laboratory (SEFSCGalveston) located in Galveston TX.
The incumbents will work with HEB senior scientists to conduct two largescale DWH Monitoring and Adaptive Management (MAM) projects focused on lower trophic level and nekton baseline assessments relevant to restoration activities in Louisiana estuaries. Applicants should possess a solid foundation in coastal ecology and basic experience working with quantitative sampling gear (e.g. drop samplers throw traps benthic cores quadrats) small boats laboratory equipment such as microscopes and balances as well as experience identifying marine organisms. The successful applicants will participate in quarterly field sampling trips maintain field and laboratory equipment and supplies assist with field trip preparation identify nekton and benthic infauna in the laboratory enter research data into computer databases and complete data QA/QC procedures.
Location: Galveston TX; quarterly travel is required.
Essential job functions include:
Work as part of a large team including NMFS biologists as well as internal and externalcollaborators
Perform intensive field work and travel to coastal areas of Louisiana for up to 16 days perquarter
Conduct quantitative sampling of nekton and benthic communities in estuarine habitats incoastal bay systems using drop samplers throw traps and sediment cores
Sort and identify preserved nekton and benthic organisms from field samples
Use instrumentation in the field and in the laboratory to measure environmental variablesincluding salinity water temperature dissolved oxygen pH and turbidity
Enter research data into approved databases and complete QA/QC protocols on data files
Operate and maintain field and laboratory equipment including laboratory vehicles smallboats and motors trailers pumps water quality instrumentation computers GPS unitslaboratory chemicals storage areas microscopes and designated work spaces
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in marine biology ecology aquatic science fishery science or arelated field
Experience sampling aquatic organisms in coastal environments
Knowledge of freshwater brackish and marine organisms including nekton and benthicinfauna found in coastal areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico preferred
Experience in the use of taxonomic keys and microscopes to identify aquatic nekton andbenthic organisms
Proficient with database and word processing software packages including MicrosoftAccess Word Excel PowerPoint Google Earth Gmail and Google Docs
Selfmotivated demonstrated ability to work independently strong task and timemanagement skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Basic experience operating small boats and trailers
Ability to work well in a team aboard small boats while conducting field work
Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills detail oriented
Willingness to travel on a quarterly basis to remote areas for extended periods of time
Ability to conduct work on uneven terrain and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Apply online at: www.miami/careers. A current curriculum vitae cover letter and the names of three references are required with application.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A6Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
