Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please clickhereto log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review thistip sheet.Postdoctoral Associate – Reef RestorationThe Marine Biology & Ecology Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting full time position for a Post Doctoral Associate. The associate will provide scientific support for all reef restoration projects at the Lirman Lab.The position consists of both field and lab activities, data collection and analyses, proposal submission, fundraising, report and paper preparation and submission, student supervision (graduate and undergraduate students), citizen science, and communityengagement. Thisposition is only available to US citizens or residents.The candidate’s duties will include, but are not limited to the following:Help design an execute lab and field coral restoration activitiesContribute to field coral nursery and out planting activitiesConduct lab coral fragmentation and tank maintenanceAnalyze dataDrive UM boatsSupport Rescue a Reef Public Expeditions and EventsPrepare and present data reportsWrite scientific papersWrite proposalsTrain and supervise interns and volunteersConduct physically demanding field work (lift ~50 lbs, good swimming skills)Work in cold/hot climate marine environmentsRequired education and skills:Doctoral degree in Coral Reef Ecology or related fieldCurrent AAUS Dive certificationExperience handling boats (19-27 ft) (MOCC certification or similar required)Coral and Fish identification killsCoral HusbandryStrong analytical skillsStrong writing skillsWork independently and as part of a groupA track record of high-quality publications and the potential to contribute toward new researchPlease submit a cover letter addressing how your expertise meets the position requirements listed above, describing previous experience. Also include a statement of research accomplishments and interests.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A9
