Ocean Career: SCCF Research Associate

Marine Laboratory Research Scientist

Direct day-to-day operations of one or more laboratory research projects or programs

Conduct and support research and monitoring of local estuarine habitats, including seagrass, oyster reefs, and mangrove shorelines

Develop research related to habitat function, fish and invertebrate life history, and impacts of marine heatwaves and other disturbances

Investigate water quality dynamics, including relationships among flow, nutrient loading, and habitat function in regional systems such as Charlotte Harbor, the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, and San Carlos Bay

Lead grant proposal development and research projects, including planning, field sampling, data analysis, and reporting

Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and funding agency deliverables

Conduct data entry, database management, GIS analysis, and statistical analysis

Produce figures, summaries, and reports as required

Identify marine plants, macroalgae, fish, and invertebrates using dichotomous keys

Communicate scientific findings to both technical and general audiences through presentations and written summaries

Lead field sampling efforts for seagrass, water quality, and related research

Support daily operations of the Marine Laboratory under the direction of the Lab Director

Supervise interns, technicians, or temporary grant-funded staff as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director

Master's degree (M.S.) with at least two years of experience in marine, estuarine, environmental science, or environmental engineering (with a focus on water resources)

Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and vessel operation, including small boats (up to 22') and trailering/launching

Certified SCUBA diver (advanced or scientific diving experience preferred)

Coursework in environmental science, marine science, biology, or related fields

Experience writing research proposals, technical reports, and presenting scientific results

Proficiency with PC-based software, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, and Sigma Plot

Experience with ArcGIS, MATLAB, R, or other statistical software preferred

Ability to develop and follow detailed protocols and established QA/QC procedures

Valid Florida driver's license (or ability to obtain)

Ability to lift 50 lbs, swim, snorkel, and conduct fieldwork under challenging conditions

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Salary: $51,500 annually

Location:

Sanibel, Florida