[Coral-List] Post-Doc Florida Keys-Mote

[David Vaughan]

Mote Marine Laboratory seeks applicants for Post-Doctoral Research 
Scientist in the Coral Aquaculture Program in the Florida Keys.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

CORAL AQUACULTURE PROGRAM

CENTER FOR AQUACULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY – TROPICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

SUMMERLAND KEY, FLORIDA

Mote Marine Laboratory, an independent, non-profit marine research and 
educational institution headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, USA, seeks 
to employ a Coral Biologist for assignment to its Center for Tropical 
Research in the lower Florida Keys. The successful candidate should have 
a proven interest in pursuing the field of coral biology and culture as 
a career and will work collaboratively on projects with the Center for 
Coral Reef Research and the Center for Fisheries Enhancement. The 
candidate will be evaluated in the following areas:

– Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field

– Distinguished or promising record of meaningful research and publications

– Record of funded research, including collaborations, partnerships 
and/or consortia

*Qualifications:* This position requires a candidate with strong 
leadership skills and the ability to direct and supervise staff and 
student interns. The Ph.D. scientist will be expected to write 
proposals, reports, and to prepare scientific publications. Demonstrated 
skills and knowledge in coral biology, physiology, ecology, aquaculture, 
experimental design, and recirculating aquaculture systems is desired. 
This is a full-time position eligible for benefits. Proof of eligibility 
to work in the U.S. is required.

*General Duties:* Working in the daily operations of the coral research 
laboratory and culture facility, which includes: coral and live feeds 
aquaculture, production of coral colonies to restore damaged reef sites, 
experimental research and design, database management, report and 
proposal preparation, and other duties as required. All Mote Marine 
Laboratory (MML) employees must comply with the requirements outlined in 
the MML Employee Policy Manual.

*Labor Category: * Exempt

*Working Hours:* 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 1 hour for lunch, both 
during the week and on weekends. During the culture periods, the 
schedule may vary depending on the needs of the animals; this may 
require working any hours of the day and night. Some weekend and holiday 
work may be required.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Kevan Main, Director

Center for Aquaculture Research and Development

Mote Marine Laboratory

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, FL 34236

Email:kmain at mote.org