Assistant Scientist

University of Miami • Miami, FL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) invites applications for an Assistant Scientist specializing in the development of carbonate budgets and photomosaic analyses to quantify the impacts of global and local stressors on Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. The successful applicant will work with a diverse team of scientists, postdocs, and students at NOAA and UM laboratories in Miami, Florida as part of the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory’s (AOML) Coral Program. The AOML Coral Program is interested in how environmental change and ocean acidification will be, and already are affecting the construction (coral growth, calcification) and breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution) of coral reef habitat, as well as the associated ramifications these processes have for ecosystem function. In light of widespread coral mortality and reef ecosystem degradation, we are actively engaged in identifying mechanisms of reef resilience, whether they be molecular, ecological, or chemical. These analyses will contribute to NOAA’s National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP).

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in marine science or a related field from an accredited university
• At least one year of relevant postdoctoral research experience
• Demonstrated ability to publish results in peer-reviewed literature
• Strong analytical and laboratory skills
• Experience with small boats
• AAUS SCUBA diving certification

Nice To Haves

• An exemplary track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated experience with emerging techniques of carbonate budgets and LAI/photomosaic methods
• Experience working with corals and reef-associated organisms, with emphasis on bioeroders

Responsibilities

• Development of carbonate budgets for priority coral reef sites in Florida and the Caribbean, using ReefBudget survey methods and photogrammetry-based approaches
• Construction and analysis of large area imaging (LAI) reef models, including production of orthomosaics and three-dimensional digital elevation models, and integration with National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) datasets
• Leadership and administration of funded projects, including budgeting, planning, field work, and coordination of temporary employee and student worker effort
• Manuscript preparation, including project reporting and first author publications
• Grant proposal preparation and submission, including from outside funding sources

Benefits

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
• United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree