Postdoctoral Associate (Marine Biology & Ecology) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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Postdoctoral Associate - Reef Restoration

The Marine Biology & Ecology Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting full time position for a Post Doctoral Associate. The associate will provide scientific support for all reef restoration projects at the Lirman Lab. The position consists of both field and lab activities, data collection and analyses, proposal submission, fundraising, report and paper preparation and submission, student supervision (graduate and undergraduate students), citizen science, and community engagement. This position is only available to US citizens or residents.

The candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Help design an execute lab and field coral restoration activities

  
  


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  Contribute to field coral nursery and out planting activities

  
  


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  Conduct lab coral fragmentation and tank maintenance

  
  


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  Analyze data

  
  


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  Drive UM boats

  
  


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  Support Rescue a Reef Public Expeditions and Events

  
  


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  Prepare and present data reports

  
  


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  Write scientific papers

  
  


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  Write proposals

  
  


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  Train and supervise interns and volunteers

  
  


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  Conduct physically demanding field work (lift ~50 lbs, good swimming skills)

  
  


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  Work in cold/hot climate marine environments

  
  

Required education and skills:

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  Doctoral degree in Coral Reef Ecology or related field

  
  


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  Current AAUS Dive certification

  
  


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  Experience handling boats (19-27 ft) (MOCC certification or similar required)

  
  


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  Coral and Fish identification kills

  
  


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  Coral Husbandry

  
  


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  Strong analytical skills

  
  


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  Strong writing skills

  
  


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  Work independently and as part of a group

  
  


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  A track record of high-quality publications and the potential to contribute toward new research

  
  

Please submit a cover letter addressing how your expertise meets the position requirements listed above, describing previous experience. Also include a statement of research accomplishments and interests.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A9 Apply Now