************* Closes October 3, 2003***************************************

Title: Research Assistant
Position #: 0445
Location: Long Key, Florida
Salary/Term: $24,000-28,000; 12 month term appointment (benefits
included)

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree or M.S. degree, 1-2 years
experience in field research, computer literate (MS-DOS-WIN XP),
certified SCUBA diver, experience with data management and environmental
monitoring, experience with water quality QA/QC procedures, small boat
handling skills, experience with electronics.

Brief Description of Duties: Research assistant assists in weekly field
work and computer work for the Florida Institute of Oceanography's
SEAKEYS (Sustained Ecological Research Related to the Florida Keys
Seascape) and CARICOMP (Caribbean Coastal Marine Productivity research
and m monitoring network) programs. Duties would include maintaining
underwater sensors for SEAKEYS, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary,
the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, and Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institution located on the Florida Keys Reef tract
and Florida Bay. The RA is to be responsible for sensor maintenance and
QA/QC procedures. Duties also include truck and boat maintenance.

Special Requirements: Valid Driver's License and Open Water SCUBA, CPR,
and First Aid Certification is required.

Required Entry Level Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: the
techniques of effective verbal and written communication; marine science
and coral reef ecology; safety rules for marine vessel operation; and
methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing of data. Skill in:
preparing and delivering public presentations; compiling, analyzing, and
presenting data. Ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and
in writing; evaluate programs; work independently, including
prioritization of workload and schedule; prepare reports and records;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; deal
with the public tactfully and courteously; travel; work non-traditional
hours; utilize problem solving techniques; train and coordinate the
activities of volunteers; lift heavy objects.

Send resume to: Chris Humphrey, Keys Marine Lab
 PO Box 968
 Long Key/Layton, FL 33001
 305 664 9101
 305 664 0850 Fax
 Humphrey_j@popmail.firn.edu