The associate will provide scientific support for all reef restoration projects at the Lirman Lab. The job location is at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School. The position consists of 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:
Help design an execute lab and field coral restoration activities
Contribute to field coral nursery and outplanting activities
Conduct lab coral fragmentation and tank maintenance
Analyze data
Drive UM boats
Support Rescue a Reef Public Expeditions and Events
Prepare and present data reports
Write scientific papers
Write proposals
Train and supervise students, interns, and volunteers
Conduct physically demanding field work (lift ~50 lbs, good swimming skills)
Work in cold/hot climate marine environments
The ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Required skills:
Doctoral degree in Coral Reef Ecology or related field
Current AAUS Dive certification
Experience handling boats (19-27 ft) (MOCC certification or similar required)
Strong computational skills, including data management
Coral and Fish identification kills
Coral Husbandry
Strong writing skills as evidenced by published papers
Work independently and as part of a group
A track record of high-quality publications and the potential to contribute toward new research.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file including the following information:
1. Cover letter addressing how the candidate’s expertise meets the position requirements listed above, describing previous experience and preferred area of research
2. A statement of research accomplishments and interests
3. CV (including contact information for 3 references).
4. Two relevant publications
Please email inquiries and application file to Dlirman@miami.edu
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