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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

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8