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RSMAS - Senior Research Associate I - CIMAS

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University of Miami
Location
Miami, FL

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Job location: Miami, FL


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-01-05
Req: R100043709
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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) invites applications for a Senior Research Associate I position in Marine Mammal Research. The research will involve close collaboration with scientists at RSMAS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Division located on Virginia Key.

The incumbent will utilize a solid foundation in marine mammal field work, data management and experience working with dolphin photo-identification data to independently carry out and/or support marine mammal research. Specifically, the incumbent will: 1) Serve as Field Party Lead or crew member on surveys and be responsible for conducting multiple aspects of survey preparation and completion, from beginning to end including but not limited to planning, preparing equipment, collecting data and biological samples. 2) Manage, process and analyze dolphin photo-identification data including data entry, photo matching, and catalog verification. 3) Write and assist in the creation of technical reports and peer-reviewed publications including summarizing and reporting survey activities, data analyses and research results and 4) Assist with stranding response and support the Division on programmatic or administrative duties as assigned.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Experience with marine mammal field work including piloting small vessels safely around marine mammals, collecting remote biopsy samples, and photographing marine mammals is required. Experience with data management and processing dolphin photo-identification data are required. Incumbent should be capable of writing scientific reports and demonstrate excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.

The incumbent must have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to communicate with a diverse group of people in large collaborative projects.

Apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers. Curriculum Vitae, statement of interests, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation are required.



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 for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

r6

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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