Research Associate II

University of Miami • Miami, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is hiring a full-time Research Associate II to work as a Sea Turtle Research Associate. The successful applicant will join the Sea Turtle Branch of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal and Turtle Division. Research focuses on sea turtle abundance, demographics, movements, threats, and trophic ecology in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of America, and Caribbean. The role supports research activities that produce scientific information to help understand, manage, and recover sea turtles and their habitats.

The position is based at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal and Turtle Division in Beaufort, North Carolina, and requires travel to field research sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences, or another related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience with scientific data collection and data and/or sample management.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and ability to plan daily duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete complex tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience directly with in-water sea turtle surveys and/or research, including vessel operation.
• Database management experience.
• Proficiency in small vessel maintenance and operation.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities focused on sea turtle abundance, demographics, movements, threats, and trophic ecology.
• Contribute to research that generates scientific information to understand, manage, and recover sea turtles and their habitats.
• Collect scientific data and manage data and/or samples.
• Travel to field research sites as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level