Research Associate position openning

[John Marr]

PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CARIBBEAN MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

POSITION AVAILABLE

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS)/Caribbean Marine Research Center
(CMRC) has an immediate opening for a full time Research Associate.  The
primary job responsibility is to provide research assistance and
scientific and educational program development under the direction of the
Center Director in support of CMRC missions. Toward this objective, the
job duties are comprised of the following:  Assist in the development and
coordination of science projects; assist in proposal development and grant
writing; provide technical support for CMRC supported research projects;
assist in the collection of field or laboratory data; compile, organize,
analyze, and disseminate programmatic and scientific data;  serve as
CMRC's representative for database management activities with the National
Undersea Research Program; and perform special projects.

The minimum job qualifications are as follows:  Masters of Science degree
in biology, marine ecology, fisheries science, oceanography or related
field; excellent writing, computer and organizational skills.  Minimum one
year of work in a scientific research environment and ability to travel
are required.  Other knowledge and skills required include those
pertaining to scientific instrumentation, database design and development,
equipment and methodology.  Field experience including dive certification
for SCUBA and NITROX.

Please fax a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to (561)
741-0193.  The position is located in Tequesta, Florida.  Starting salary
is in the range of $28 to 30k.  EOE/DFW.