DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Research
Percent Effort: 60%
- Develop and implement project plans and schedules.
- Contribute to experimental design and study development.
- Lead fieldwork, including oyster and faunal monitoring and collection.
- Analyze datasets, including collected and external data.
- Coordinate with genetics co-PI and team to align sampling, data integration, and interpretation.
- Give presentations, write, and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
Functional Area 2: Mentorship & Collaboration
Percent Effort: 20%
- Support mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
- Provide guidance on research design, analysis, and scientific writing.
- Collaborate with project partners, including academic, agency, and NGO groups.
- Interact directly with funders and contribute to reporting and communication.
Functional Area 3: Operations & Support
Percent Effort: 20%
- Coordinate logistics for field sampling and laboratory work.
- Ensure safety protocols and data management standards are met.
- Contribute to proposal development and future project planning.
- Assist with other laboratory and field activities as needed.
- Operate University vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in marine ecology, biology, restoration ecology, or related field.
- Experience with project management.
- Proficiency in field assessments, data collection, statistical analysis, and report writing.
- Experience leading manuscripts and demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Scientific diving certification.
- Experience in oyster reef restoration or shellfish ecology.
- Familiarity with genetics applications in restoration ecology.
- Strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience operating small motorboats.
Salary range: $4,583.34 – $5,000 Monthly ($55,000 – $60,000 Annual, Approximately)
Application deadline: October 1, 2025
