Ocean Career: MOTE Biologist

The Staff Biologist II–Restoration Data Management and Analytics Coordinator at MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a highly collaborative supervisory position. This position’s primary function is to actively and closely coordinate with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager in the management, organization, archival, reporting, and analysis of all Coral Reef Restoration Research Program data. The incumbent will assist with and participate in the preparation of reports, presentations, manuscripts for publication, and grant proposals as required and in close coordination with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager.

The incumbent is expected to ensure that all project and programmatic deliverables are completed on time and to the required standards, in alignment with Mote’s Coral Reef Restoration Research Program’s mission and relevant regulatory requirements. Lead and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers in the collection, processing, and analysis of experimental and monitoring data – particularly large area imagery.

The incumbent will provide and/or coordinate the direction, training, and support necessary to ensure efficient and effective operations. The incumbent will coordinate with and assist the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager, Nursery Operations Coordinators, Field Operations Coordinators, and other Coral Reef Restoration Research Program staff in the development, archival, and maintenance of a master data repository as well as lead and supervise the archival of programmatic data in multiple digital and physical locations and to ensure the highest standards in data integrity, data security, and quality assurance.

Incumbent is expected to lead and supervise the development of Mote’s Coral Reef Restoration Research Program’s spatial and large area imagery processing and analytical pipelines, including remaining current in the state of the field with respect to techniques, software, and hardware developments. The incumbent is expected to work closely with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager on a day-to-day basis ensuring constant and consistent communication and coordination of all operations and logistics associated with data collection, processing, analysis, and archival.

The incumbent is expected to foster a strong and collaborative focus on the professional development of Coral Reef Restoration Research Program staff and to advocate for the staff in close communication and coordination with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager.

• Maintain consistent and effective communication and coordination with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program Manager to ensure operational and fundamental alignment with programmatic priorities as well as timely execution of funded and programmatic deliverables on established timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program’s Nursery Coordinators and Field Operations Coordinators to ensure accurate inventory management, streamlined workflow, timely completion of deliverables, and a balanced approach to achieving both land-based and field priorities.
• Attend and actively participate in regular meetings, including staff meetings, project planning sessions, and coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Supervise and train staff for monitoring and data collection-focused fieldwork, ensuring compliance with required standards and alignment with Mote’s Coral Reef Restoration Research Program’s mission.
• Assist with the leadership, coordination, and conduct of routine and research-specific monitoring and photo-documentation, including in-water…