Research Associate II

University of Miami • Miami, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences invites applications for one Research Associate II position at the NOAA Fisheries-Highly Migratory Species Branch in Panama City, FL. The Research Associate II (RA-II) will also work directly within the Highly Migratory Species Branch in SEFSC-Panama City on additional specified projects in support of research goals and objectives of the SEFSC and NOAA Fisheries. 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. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, or a related field.
• Thorough working knowledge of common computer applications for word processing, analysis and database management (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel).

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience conducting field work and research relevant to biological sampling, acoustic and satellite tagging (internal and external) sharks or similar fauna; deploying and maintaining acoustic monitoring arrays; analysis of telemetry data, as well as fisheries ecological data.
• Experience in offshore or nearshore fieldwork is recommended.
• Experience using the programming language R or similar software is desired.
• Experience using the programming language R or similar statistical software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducting field work and research relevant to biological sampling, acoustic and satellite tagging (internal and external) sharks or similar fauna; deploying and maintaining acoustic monitoring arrays; analysis of telemetry data, as well as fisheries ecological data.
• Participate in research cruises on commercial fishing vessels and work productively at sea.
• Data entry; data management and analysis; and assist in the preparation of reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Work directly within the Highly Migratory Species Branch in SEFSC-Panama City on additional specified projects in support of research goals and objectives of the SEFSC and NOAA Fisheries.

What This Job Offers

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