[Coral-List] Job Opening. Coral Restoration. University of Miami

[Diego Lirman]

The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric
Science is seeking to hire a Research Scientist to lead a coral propagation
and restoration project focused on the threatened coral Acropora
cervicornis in South Florida, US. 

This research program will involve extensive field activities to be
conducted using SCUBA. Primary duties include field sampling, data
collection and management, statistical analyses, and report and manuscript
preparation. 

The candidate is also expected to supervise both graduate and undergraduate
students. Funding for this position is presently available for a period of
three years.

This position is only open to US citizens or legal residents. The
qualifications for this position include:

A graduate degree in Marine Science or related field  

Current AAUS scuba certification and demonstrated ability to safely operate
small boats

Background in Coral Reef Ecology

Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific
data 

Experience communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means
in English

Willingness to travel frequently and work long hours in the field under
variable weather conditions

Hold or be able to obtain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record


Other desirable skills include:

Strong GIS, remote sensing, and statistics background

Experience in Coral Restoration projects and coral identification


Please send inquiries, letter of application, and curriculum vitae to:  

Diego Lirman, Ph.D.
Marine Biology and Fisheries Division
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Miami, FL 33149


Email: dlirman at rsmas.miami.edu
Tel: 305-421-4168
website:http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/divs/mbf/People/Faculty/Lirman/

Diego Lirman, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Marine Biology and Fisheries Division
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Miami, FL 33149

Tel: 305-421-4168
Fax: 305-421-4600
Email: dlirman at rsmas.miami.edu