[Coral-List] Job opening: JIMAR PIFSC MARINE ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – ID# 19310

[Brittany Huntington - NOAA Affiliate]

Aloha,



The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) is
currently recruiting for two, full-time Marine Ecosystem Research
Technicians within the PIFSC Ecosystem Sciences Division based in Honolulu,
HI.



DUTIES: Works with the Ecosystem Sciences Division (ESD) multi-agency,
inter-disciplinary program to support marine ecosystem research and
conservation efforts. Participates in research cruises and marine ecosystem
surveys to assess, monitor, map, and mitigate threats to the coral reef
ecosystems of the U.S. Pacific Islands. Surveys fishes, corals, algae,
invertebrates, marine debris, oceanographic conditions, and benthic
habitats. Assists with all operational phases of the program to support
this research, including planning, field surveys and mitigation, analyzing,
and reporting. Works with the Principal Investigators to process, analyze,
and summarize data from various coral reef research surveys and
conservation projects. Assists in the preparation and analysis of summary
statistics, presentation graphics, and reports of coral reef research and
monitoring efforts. Assists in the preparation of scientific reports for
publication and presentation and supports the program’s education and
outreach efforts. Field surveys will typically require a significant amount
of time at sea (~60-90 days per year).



PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor’s Degree from an
accredited four (4) year college or university in Marine Biology, Zoology,
Biology, Botany, Ecosystem Science, Oceanography, GIS, Computer Sciences,
Ocean Engineering, or related field involving studies of marine science or
coral reef ecosystems.



EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of experience with marine research
projects, which included working with scientific data, report writing, and
marine underwater survey techniques or ocean engineering and development.
Previous experience at sea for extended periods of time (two (2) weeks or
more) aboard research or fisheries vessels.

SALARY: Commensurate with Qualifications



DEADLINE: Please note the *deadline to apply is July 8th, 2019*



More information about applying to this position can be found by navigating
to www.rcuh.com and clicking on "Job Postings" and Project Name "JIMAR"
(position 19310).



More information about the Ecosystem Science Division and JIMAR can be
found at:
https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/ecosystem_sciences/
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/pacific-islands-fisheries-science-center


https://www.soest.hawaii.edu/jimar/


Feel free to distribute to anyone you think may be interested.

Mahalo,

Brittany

-- 
Brittany Huntington, PhD
JIMAR Ecosystem Sciences Division Manager
NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC/ESD/Brittany Huntington
1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu HI 96818
Ph: (808) 725-5438
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/jimar