Research Coordinator II/III
Research Coordinator II/III
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$ 55000 - 60000
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Research Coordinator II/III
Research Coordinator II: Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Research Coordinator III: Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position directly supports the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in efforts to successfully implement bivalvecentered seagrass restoration projects. The overall goal of the project led by this Florida Sea Grant coordinator position aims to provide quantitative site specific information regarding restoration activities potential to improve the extent and function of Floridas seagrass beds. This coordinator will manage a large consortium of scientific experts resource managers and restoration practitioners toward consensus on research priorities establishment of research projects to test and measure outcomes and development of a restoration guide. The coordinator will lead the development of a report on research outcomes including a summary of the best available science on the topic and identified best management practices when incorporating bivalves into water quality improvement initiatives. While the ideal candidate will have both expertise in bivalveseagrass science restoration this position is primarily tasked with managing the consortium (e.g. facilitated meetings logistics and communications) research projects and development of interim and final reports.
Develop a Research Plan and Restoration Guide:
- Work with an established Consortium to finalize an initial research plan that includes consensusbased objectives and a description of projects needed to generate data suitable to address the objectives.
- Research project selection will need to consider both the scope and scale of data needs in addition to the costs and timeline available for the project. Both long and short run visions should be developed.
- Regularly collect synthesize and report on the progress of funded activities which may require site visits.
- Draft and finalize a restoration guide with research findings and best management practices for future bivalveseagrass bed restoration in Florida.
- Work closely with a subset of the consortium (the core development team) throughout development of the plan guide and interim tasks.
Implement and manage restoration projects:
- Working with the consortium develop research plan to include data collection and analyses.
- Manage the identification/selection of research projects; prepare and execute agreements; and regularly monitor subcontractor progress.
- Keep track of project budget and spending.
Communications and record keeping:
- Schedule organize facilitate and keep records on quarterly meetings (agendas minutes recordings and supporting documents).
- Maintain an organized and up to date Teams site for managing deliverables and project activities.
- Maintain a webpage with materials showing project updates and milestones.
- Produce and provide information and/or updates to consortium members and FDEP as requested. Information and updates may be in the form of presentations onepagers written or verbal updates or other products. Develop and submit required deliverables to the State of Florida on time see contract scope of work and to Florida Sea Grant.
Other duties as assigned
$55000 $60000
Research Coordinator II: Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Research Coordinator III: Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualification:
- Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.
- Experience planning organizing and facilitating large multistakeholder group consensusbuilding workshops.
- Reviewing and editing technical research proposals and creating management summaries.
- Experience in public outreach/extension.
- Knowledge of the terminology principles procedures and techniques used in environmental restoration specifically bivalves and/or seagrasses.
- Familiarity of developing and managing a research competition.
- Knowledge of developing and executing contracts for services.
- Ability to facilitate large teams synthesize information to produce both technical and outreach products.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written); establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and utilize problemsolving techniques.
- Skills in project management and facilitation.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and list of professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
