Research Associate I

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ($7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (\ eRecruiting\ ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science invites applications for one Research Associate I position at the NOAA Fisheries-Highly Migratory Species Branch in Panama City, FL. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field. The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting field sampling and laboratory analyses supporting the Highly Migratory Species Branch at Panama City Laboratory on projects relevant to elasmobranch ecological research and fisheries science. Duties will include preparation of boats and sampling gear for field work; participation in field operations to determine abundance and habitat use of sharks and sawfish, cleaning and storage of boat and sampling equipment. The Research Associate will also assist and conduct life history analysis of sharks and fish through sectioning samples (e.g., otoliths, vertebrae) using Isomet or Hillquist saws and ageing/analyzing biological samples using established methods and equipment. Additional duties include data entry; data management and analysis; and assist in the preparation of reports. The successful candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of common computer applications for word processing and database management (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel). The Research Associate I (RA-I) will work directly within the Highly Migratory Species Branch in SEFSC-Panama City on specified projects in support of research goals and objectives of the SEFSC and NOAA Fisheries. Apply online at: Current curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A6 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 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. Transforming lives 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 is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.