Primary Duties:
- Assist in managing Mote’s coral restoration efforts, specifically focused on utilizing land-based nurseries and microfragmentation processes.
- Be a leader in Mote’s coral restoration efforts by providing guidance, perspective and initiative for future cutting-edge technologies and applications to keep Mote within the forefront of restoration science
- Oversee Mote’s coral restoration initiatives funded by the State of Florida, NOAA Restoration Center, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards
- Represent Mote’s Coral Restoration Program within workshops, partner meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee data management of the coral restoration outplanting deliverables and research projects within the scope of funded projects
- Conduct data analyses, create quarterly reports, and publish peer-reviewed articles on coral restoration science
- Oversee permit applications and permit reports associated with Mote’s Coral Restoration Program
- Write grants for additional financial support that further Mote’s coral restoration efforts
- Additional various operational and administrative duties related to the daily operation of a full service marine laboratory, and assist with outreach and education activities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications or Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in the marine or biological sciences from an accredited college or university OR a Master’s Degree and 5 years of equivalent experience in coral restoration.
- Ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain AAUS dive certification
- Ability to be an adaptable and collegial member of team, self-motivated and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with aquaculture systems.
- Experience in stony coral husbandry.
- Experience in conducting coral restoration research.
- Publication history appropriate for a Staff Scientist level position.
- Experience operating vessels up to 25ft (USCG Captain’s License preferred).
- Ability to identify Florida stony corals.
- Ability to work outdoors, for long hours, in tropical climate.
- Lift heavy objects or equipment up to 50 lbs required.
- Normal hours are 8-hour work days M-F; however, weekend and evening hours may be required at times.
Interested applicants should submit as a single electronic file, 1) a cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) the names and contact information for three references, before 5pm October 31, 2019 to [email protected]
Expected Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per year plus a generous fringe benefits package
For more information visit the Mote Marine Laboratory website
