• Sr. Research Associate 1

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    The University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, Coral Restoration Lab has an exciting full-time position for a Sr. Research Associate 1 to support all education, outreach, and citizen science activities as part of the Rescue a Reef program (RAR). Rescue a Reef is UM’s citizen science program designed to build both community and coastal resilience through public engagement, education, and coral restoration.

     

    Rescue a Reef is seeking a highly motivated candidate to help coordinate and carry out all program education, outreach, and citizen science activities. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest in coral conservation and community engagement as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    Responsibilities included, but are not limited to:

    + Organize community events and citizen science expeditions

    + Lead education, outreach, and communication activities

    + Co-host citizen science coral restoration expeditions

    + Develop and disseminate educational materials

    + Manage program’s email, social media, and science communication strategies

    + Spearhead fundraising campaigns

    + Train and co-supervise program team members

    + Track, evaluate, and report program and restoration metrics

     

    In addition to helping run the Rescue a Reef program, the employee will support the coral research, husbandry, and restoration activities of Dr. Lirman’s Coral Restoration Lab.

    Position requirements

    + Master’s Degree in marine science

    + AAUS Diving Certification

    + Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

    + Ability to conduct physically demanding field work

    + Flexibility to work long/variable hours including occasional evenings and weekends

     

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    A8