Research Associate I

University of Miami • Miami, FL

12d

About The Position

The University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) is in need of a Research Associate I to lead and oversee the development and execution of environmental monitoring at Mission Iconic Reef (MIR) sites. 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 successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the deployment of monitoring equipment, data collection, integration, and analysis, contributing to our understanding of marine ecosystem changes in response to environmental trends. The successful candidate’s duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in marine science or a related field from an accredited university.
• They must be highly motivated, organized, and have the ability to adapt to a dynamic lab environment.
• Strong analytical, laboratory, and communication skills are required.
• AAUS SCUBA diving certification is required
• Proficiency with computers is required.
• Curriculum Vitae, and a letter of interest are required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a close familiarity with coral reef ecosystems, carbonate chemistry (analysis and interpretation of data), and experience in coordinating scientific research projects, preferably in marine sciences.
• At least one year of hands-on and directly related research experience (at time of hire) is preferable.
• experience handling small boats/MOCC is highly desirable.
• Experience in working with research equipment, deployment, and maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring project at MIR reef sites.
• Coordinate the collection by partners and in-house analysis of water samples for carbonate chemistry analysis, ensuring accurate and precise measurements of pH, dissolved inorganic carbon, and total alkalinity.
• Coordinate the deployment and maintenance of thermistors for monitoring ocean temperature changes at MIR sites.
• Manage and maintain scientific instrumentation for the Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring MIR project and the AOML Coral Program, including inventory and calibration of Subsurface Automatic Samplers (SAS), SAMI pH, SeaFET CTD, etc.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure smooth execution and timely completion of project milestones.
• QA/QC the collected data and contribute to scientific publications and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees