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Postdoctoral Associate - Benthic Ecology

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies, a joint 
activity of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of marine and 
Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administrations's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), invites 
applications for a postdoctoral position for research on a wide-range of 
problems involving hard-bottom benthic ecology, coral reefs, habitat 
restoration, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.  This position 
is responsible for scientific investigations dealing with life history, 
ecology, and population dynamics of attached organisms on coral reefs, live 
bottom, and other hard bottom habitats in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. 
A significant portion of time is anticipated to be directed to studies of 
restoration and surveys of coral reef communities.  This position will 
allow substantial interaction among scientists at both NOAA and RSMAS.  The 
initial term of the appointment is one year beginning in 1997; with a 
satisfactory review of performance, it is renewable for a second and third 
year. Screening of applications will begin June 1, 1997 and will continue 
until the position is filled.

Written applications (electronic applications cannot be accepted) 
consisting of a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and 
the names, addresses, and telephone number of three references should be 
sent to:

Dr. Joseph M. Prospero
Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies 
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL  33149


An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Smoke/drug free workplace.
 POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Job Description:
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN BENTHIC ECOLOGY

RESEARCH SITUATION

This is a special research position in the Cooperative Institute for Marine 
and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami and the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations's Southeast Fisheries Science 
Center (SEFSC).  The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and 
the performance of research on benthic and sessile species associated with 
coral reefs, hard bottoms, artificial reefs, and other reef resources.

Specific responsibilities expected for this position are:
Direction and participation in scientific investigations dealing with 
research on a wide-range of problems involving life history, ecology, and 
population dynamics of benthic organisms on coral reefs, live bottom, and 
other hard bottom habitats in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.  The 
incumbent is responsible for data collection and research involving site 
specific studies, analysis and interpretation of existing monitoring data, 
developing protocols for long-term monitoring, and evaluation of management 
activities involving hard-bottom benthic ecology, coral reefs, habitat 
restoration, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.  A significant 
portion of time is anticipated to be directed to studies of restoration and 
surveys of coral reef communities.   The results of these investigations 
are expected to provide the necessary information for the rational 
management of reef resources in the Atlantic Ocean on a regional, national, 
and international basis.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The incumbent must be able to work independently, but he/she will be under 
the direct supervision of the Director of CIMAS, and will be expected to 
work under the guidance of senior scientists at CIMAS and with other 
researchers at SEFSC, and other NOAA institutions.  The incumbent is 
expected to derive technical guidance regarding his/her work through 
interaction with scientists within and outside CIMAS and SEFSC.  The 
incumbent is expected to periodically report to the Director of CIMAS on 
the progress of work.

GUIDELINES AND ORIGINALITY

Available guidelines and precedents such as existing literature in the 
field are largely lacking in many critical areas of research.  A high 
degree of originality is required in defining problems which are often 
complex.  The incumbent is expected to develop and apply new techniques and 
original methods to attack problems in benthic ecology of interest to 
habitat management.  Researcher must show creativity and apply a high 
degree of insight to finding solutions to habitat problems.  Incumbent must 
analyze and  synthesize complex data and information of precedent-setting 
nature.  The incumbent will work with other scientists to develop 
guidelines for the research approach.  The incumbent will rely on the 
guidance of his/her supervisor when a clear direction is not apparent after 
considering his/her own opinions and those of any collaborators.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS

The incumbent must have extensive academic training and field experience in 
marine and habitat sciences and the technical knowledge described above 
concerning the environmental factors regulating organisms on coral reefs. 
In addition he/she must utilize information and methodologies from other 
disciplines including oceanography and statistics.  He/she must be able to 
carefully explain and document interpretive results before the scientific 
community from many countries.  He/she is expected to publish papers which 
are accepted by his/her peers as significant research findings.  He/she is 
also expected to maintain an active affiliation with scientific bodies, 
universities, and the private sector to undertake continuing studies of 
other research affecting program objectives.  The incumbent must 
demonstrate leadership by leading a productive research team or by 
formulation of productive research ideas for others.  He/she may be called 
upon to serve as a member of a larger team.  The incumbent must be 
experienced in the use of computers and computer programming for the 
manipulation, numerical analysis, and graphical display of large data sets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work associated with this position is about evenly divided between that 
performed in an office environment and in the field.  Extensive field work 
conducted on reefs and on scientific cruises will require lifting (less 
than 100 lbs), walking, standing, bending, sitting, and swimming.  In 
addition the incumbent will be called upon as an authorized NOAA SCUBA 
diver working with underwater photography, but may also participate in 
underwater surveys of various types.  Other than these requirements, no 
special physical demands are needed to perform the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate area of marine biology 
and direct experience in the benthic ecology of southern Florida or the 
Caribbean.  The incumbent must be a certified SCUBA diver and have 
experience using small boats.  Preference will be given to individuals who 
have demonstrated direct experience in coral reef and restoration ecology, 
benthic processes, and experience with field project management.

Jill A. Reed, Staff Associate
CIMAS/RSMAS,4600 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Miami, FL 33149
PH: (305) 361-4159 - FAX (305) 361-4457