Posted in Other 29 days ago.
Job no: 522460
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions
OFFICAL JOB TITLE: Technical Associate
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
WORKING TITLE: Fisheries Research Technician
DEPARTMENT: SMAST
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Faculty Federation
EEO STATUS: 3.7
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Dr. Kevin Stokesbury
SUPERVISES: No direct supervisory requirements
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate all aspects of SMAST scallop surveys. This includes but is not limited to leading drop camera scallop surveys, conducting data analysis, organizing survey schedules and gear, writing grant proposals for continued funding, preparing manuscripts related to conducted research, and ArcGIS mapping. Additionally, this individual will assist in other aspects of the lab including groundfish and offshore wind surveys which may require at-sea data collection, laboratory image and data analysis, and outreach events.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree
EXPERIENCE:
Substantial (>2 years) experience working directly with fishermen, supporting or leading marine related scientific research at-sea, conducing data analysis related to fisheries science and identifying fish; some (>1 year) experience mapping survey results and working with the offshore wind industry.
OTHER:
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to lift approximately 45 pounds. It is essential that the incumbent can work irregular hours, participate in at-sea research cruises, and be able to spend as much as 10 days at-sea per cruise.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To apply please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references.
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays.
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time.
And more!
Benefits for Faculty Federation Union-Faculty Federation
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will begin immediately and is ongoing.
Advertised: 22 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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