HBOI Graduate Research Assistant

## HBOI Graduate Research Assistant Apply:
Harbor Branch (HBOI):
Part time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 16, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
REQ
22960
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* Position Summary:

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* Position Summary:

** The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a
** HBOI Graduate Research Assistant** - Ft. Pierce, FL. This position is located at FAU's Harbor Branch campus in Fort Pierce, FL.With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines.

Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.  FAU Harbor Branch prioritizes solution-oriented research that addresses critical issues affecting coastal zone, oceans, and human well-being. Research scientists take a global approach, conducting studies around the world in varying climates, ecosystems, and cultures.

Summary of

Responsibilities Include:

The student will be in charge of developing a coupled hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model for Skidaway River Estuary for studying harmful algal blooms (HABs)
** as part of a collaborative project
** between Florida Atlantic University and University of Georgia funded by NOAA ECOHAB program. The research will be based on an existing numerical model developed for South Florida estuaries and coastal regions. The student will then conduct numerical simulations and present the results as a MS thesis and/or for publications.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, Marine sciences, and/or Environmental Sciences is required.
Must be accepted by the Marine Science and Oceanography at HBOI or one of the related MS programs at FAU.
Must have a strong interest in modeling and studying marine ecosystems    Solid knowledge in physics, biology, and/or biogeochemistry is required.
Significant mathematical and programming (Matlab, Fortran, Python) skills are preferred.
** Salary:**$520 weekly
** College or Department:
** Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute - Ocean Modeling
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* Location:

** Harbor Branch (HBOI)
** Work Days and

Hours:

** Flexible depending on class schedule, 20 hours per week.
** Final date to receive applications:
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