Assistant Scientist at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the

University of Miami invites applicants for an Assistant Scientist position. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal and Turtle Division located in Miami, FL. Remote work situations may be considered.

We seek an experienced and productive researcher to join our group and participate in a project to assess the potential effects of climate change on marine mammals and sea turtles in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The incumbent will use survey data on marine mammal and sea turtle abundance and spatial distribution collected since the early 1990s along with past climate data to develop species distribution models examining decadal changes in habitats and animal distribution. They will work with climate scientists to obtain appropriate retrospective data and climate projections appropriate for evaluating regional changes in oceanographic and environmental conditions. These models will be used to predict future changes in distribution based upon climate model predictions of ocean habitat. These models will help to identify species that are particularly vulnerable to climate change, identify potential conservation concerns under a range of climate scenarios, and support efforts by NOAA Fisheries and other agencies to plan for climate impacts.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Statistics, or other related fields along with at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience. The position requires experience with statistical analysis to investigate species-environment relationships, management of large datasets, and visualizing model outputs including species distribution maps and other products. Applicants with experience working with climatological oceanographic data and climate predictions are preferred.

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 for additional information.
Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A12 Apply Now