Research Associate ; Marine Aquaculture

Research Associate I

The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate I position to conduct activities for ongoing marine aquaculture research projects.

• Feeding organisms (fish and bivalves), cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Macroalgae cultivation and maintenance.
• Data recording and reporting.
• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) operation and maintenance.
• Larval rearing trials: set up, execution, data recording.
• Assisting in preparation of progress reports to the funding source.
• Assist with capture, transport, acclimation, and management of UMEH brood stock organisms.
• Caring for various life stages of multiple marine species (fish, bivalves, micro‑ and macroalgae) housed at UMEH and in other projects involving the university both in the US and abroad.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree is required. Experience in marine finfish husbandry, live feeds production, and harvesting methods is preferred; preferably with flounder, cobia, Seriola spp., snapper spp., and/or grouper spp. Additional experience in bivalve and macroalgae culture is preferred.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff