Two position announcements

[Dione Swanson]

The following are two position announcements for work in the Florida Keys.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  University of North Carolina, Wilmington, National 
Undersea Research Center (Key Largo, FL)

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (EPA position)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Assist the Program Manager in all aspects of a coral reef research and 
monitoring program in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.  The 
primary focus of the program is to document coral reef community composition 
and condition in marine protected areas of the Florida Keys National Marine 
Sanctuary (specifically the Sanctuary Preservation Areas established in 
1997) and adjacent reference sites located from Miami to Key West, and the 
Dry Tortugas.  The project is based out of Key Largo, FL.  The position 
involves extensive fieldwork, data management, and analysis (video, 
photographic, and statistical).  There will be several extended trips of 7 
to 10 days and possibly a large field expedition to the Dry Tortugas in 
addition to the fieldwork in the vicinity of Key Largo.  Fieldwork includes 
SCUBA diving to coral reef sites (in depths of 30 ft, 60ft, and 90 ft.) 
along the Florida Keys reef tract with goals to accomplish several 
underwater tasks including rapid assessment of community structure and 
condition, video, and photography.  Requires BS Biological or Marine Science 
(MS preferred), extensive dive experience, and general knowledge of the 
local marine flora and fauna-especially related to coral taxonomy.  Boat 
handling experience with vessels to 29 feet is desirable.  Familiarity also 
required with computers and statistics.  Experience with image analysis 
hardware and software is desired, but not required.
HIRING RANGE:		$28,000 or commensurate with experience.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:  	May 27, 1999.

Applicants should send a letter, resume, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Steven L. Miller, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, National 
Undersea Research Center, 515 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo, FL  33037.

For questions or further information please contact Ms. Dione W.  Swanson at 
dwswanson at hotmail.com or (305) 451-0233.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  University of North Carolina, Wilmington, National 
Undersea Research Center (Key Largo, FL)

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (Temporary 4-6 months)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The position is a temporary position (4-6 months, full time, starting late 
May or early June) to assist with a coral reef research and monitoring 
program in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.  The primary focus of 
the monitoring study is to document coral community composition and 
condition in marine protected areas (specifically the Sanctuary Preservation 
Areas established in 1997) and adjacent reference sites located from south 
of Miami to Key West, and the Dry Tortugas. The position involves extensive 
fieldwork in the vicinity of Key Largo, FL, several extended trips 
throughout the Keys for approximately 7 to 10 days each, and possibly a 
large field expedition to the Dry Tortugas.  Requires knowledge and skills 
to perform fieldwork involving SCUBA diving to coral reef sites at multiple 
depths (30 ft, 60ft, and 90 ft.) with goals to accomplish several underwater 
tasks including rapid assessment of community structure. Also requires a 
general knowledge of local marine flora and fauna, especially related to 
coral taxonomy.   Underwater video and photography skills are desirable.  
Prefer BS or BA in Biological or Marine Sciences, familiarity with 
computers, and small boat (less than 29 feet) handling experience.
HIRING RANGE:  $1,800 per month or commensurate with Labor Market and/or 
experience.
CLOSING DATE:  	May 27, 1999.
This position is posted on the University of North Carolina, Wilmington’s 
web site www.uncwil.edu/hr/jobs&app.html.

Please contact Dione Swanson at dwswanson at hotmail.com or (305) 451-0233 for 
further information.



Dione W. Swanson
Research Associate, NURC/UNCW
515 Caribbean Drive
Key Largo, FL  33037
(305) 451-0233  fax (305) 453-9719



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