[Coral-List] Coral Reproduction Staff Biologist Position

Hanna Koch hkoch at mote.org
Mon Apr 5 16:12:40 UTC 2021


2021 Job Posting: Coral Reproduction Staff Biologist, Summerland Key, FL



Location: Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and
Restoration (IC2R3), Summerland Key, Florida

Primary Function: This position is primarily to support Mote’s coral sexual
propagation activities, including assisting with coral spawning (in field,
on land), fertilization, larval settlement, recruit rearing, and grow-out
of sexually-produced corals from any stony coral species IC2R3 may work
with.



Primary Duties:

─   Assist with restoration and/or research objectives involving the sexual
propagation of corals

─   Oversee daily care and maintenance of sexual recruits and their raceway
habitats

─   General coral husbandry tasks include siphoning and cleaning raceways,
employing algal mitigation strategies, maintaining grazing organisms,
administering Lugol treatments, providing appropriate lighting schemes,
monitoring water quality parameters, feeding coral recruits, building
settlement racks, and maintaining readiness of the outdoor nursery in the
instance of unfavorable weather

─   Assist with coral separation and re-mounting to new substrates

─   Assist with optimization of labelling schemes and record keeping

─   Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized indoor wetlab space

─   Assist with taking coral samples for genetic and research purposes

─   Conduct data collection, entry and analysis associated with research

─   Conduct microfragmentation when necessary

─   Assist with macro/micrograph and fluorescence imaging

─   Mentor and train interns

─   Maintain an organized nursery and inventory of corals

─   Manage deliverables associated with specific funding efforts

─   Assist with research and restoration activities related to coral
reproduction in the field

─   Manage daily operations of an ex situ spawning system



Additional duties will include assisting with various tasks related to the
daily operation of a full-service marine laboratory, assist with field and
lab support to visiting scientists, and assist with outreach and education
activities as needed.



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

─      Some knowledge of the corals found within the Florida Reef Tract

─      Participate in heavy physical exertion while swimming or diving or
hauling gear

─      Lift heavy objects or equipment up to 50 lbs

─      Ability to work under strenuous conditions in the field or on land,
at night for long hours in a tropical climate during spawning season

─      Working knowledge of computer software (Windows, Microsoft Office)

─      Normal hours are 8:00-5:00 M-F; however, weekend and evening hours
will be required at times, especially during spawning season and sometimes
during ongoing experiments


Minimum Qualifications or Requirements:

─   MSc degree in the marine or biological sciences from an accredited
college or university (those with a BSc degree will be considered if they
meet all other minimum requirements)

─   Previous research diving experience

─   Experience working with corals and aquaria systems

─   Experience working in RStudio

─   SCUBA certification of Open Water

─   Valid license to drive in the State of Florida



Expected Start Date: early June 2021

Duration: 1 year with the possibility to extend depending on performance
and funding



Interested applicants should apply on line at
https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package
including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for
three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken
Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm April 16th, 2021.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected
category. Mote participates in E-Verify

-- 

Hanna R. Koch, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Coral Reef Restoration Program
International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration

Mote Marine Laboratory
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-2729 x711


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