The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org.
Primary responsibilities of the Research Associate include leading/assisting research in the Fisheries Ecology Lab which includes environmental DNA (eDNA) sample collection and processing, fish collections (seining, hook-and-line fishing), active acoustics, and cooperative research with the commercial fishing industry. The Research Associate will also support development of data products to provide information and support decision-making related to Gulf of Maine fisheries and ecosystem change.
Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Lead eDNA collection, processing and analysis
- Operate a research skiff in the inshore Gulf of Maine
- Assist with Casco Bay Aquatic System Survey (CBASS) data collection and management
- Conduct active acoustic transects
- Assist with data collection aboard commercial fishing vessels
- Perform literature reviews
- Contribute to writing of project reports and manuscripts
Other General Responsibilities:
- Assist with general lab management, including purchasing supplies and equipment, coordinating logistics, and other tasks as needed
- Contribute to development of project and research team websites
- Help populate and manage department-wide databases
- Contribute to efficiency of operations across lab and projects through sharing of skills and data with other relevant associates
- Collaborate across departments and engage with non-GMRI project partners
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marine biology, fisheries, molecular biology or related discipline
- Experience in fisheries research
- Experience with molecular biology methods (e.g. qPCR, metabarcoding)
- Experience with molecular biology/genomics instruments
- Integrity towards scientific research and data quality
- Experience on vessels, either research vessels or commercial vessels
- Experience with active acoustics
- Ability to operate small vessels in the Gulf of Maine
Other Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to identify fish normally caught in the Gulf of Maine
- Familiarity with statistical software such as R
- Familiarity with Simrad and Echoview acoustic software
Salary and Benefits:
Gulf of Maine Research Institute offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary: $53,800–$58,500
Applications will be accepted until 3/15/2024.
