Research Associate II

Research Associate II

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.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, or a related field. Candidates with 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, will be preferred.

Experience in offshore or nearshore fieldwork is recommended. The incumbent must be willing and physically able to participate in research cruises on commercial fishing vessels and work productively erience using the programming language R or similar software is desired. Additional duties include data entry; data management and analysis; and assist in the preparation of reports and peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of common computer applications for word processing, analysis and database management (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel) and experience using the programming language R or similar statistical software is desired.

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.