[Coral-List] Technician position-coastal fisheries ecology/estuarine water quality

[Alex Rodriguez]

Dear Coral-List,

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic MS graduate with interests in
estuarine and coastal ecology to fill a full-time 2-year Research
Technician position at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab <http://disl.org/>. This
position is funded through a NOAA RESTORE project examining the resilience
of oysters, blue crabs, and spotted seatrout to environmental variability
in the northern Gulf of Mexico;
<https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/projects/oysters-blue-crabs-seatrout?utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery>

*Supervisors*: Dr. Ronald Baker and Dr. John Lehrter

The technician in this position will collaborate with PI’s and students
across a number of disciplines. Primary responsibilities will involve the
set-up, maintenance, and execution of laboratory mesocosm studies testing
the physiological tolerances of fisheries species (finfish and crustaceans)
to multiple environmental stressors, and leading field surveys and managing
laboratory work to measure major stressors in the Mobile Bay estuary.

Applicants with the following skills and experience will be most highly
regarded:

   - MS by research (or PhD) in coastal ecology or related field,
   - Demonstrated skills in animal husbandry, maintenance of aquaria
   systems, and conducting physiological (stressor-response) experiments,
   - Field and laboratory experience measuring water quality variables
   - Experience in operating and maintaining small vessels

The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits, and is funded
for 2 years pending successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.
USA and DISL are equal opportunity institutions, and the project PI’s are
committed to enhancing diversity in our field. To apply, please email
bakerlab at disl.org using the subject “NOAA RESTORE Research Technician
Position” and include:

   1. a short cover letter including a description of your knowledge,
   skills, and abilities as they relate to this position;
   2. your CV including contact details for 3 referees,
   3. academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), and if applicable ,
   4. pdf(s) of any peer-reviewed publications you have authored.


Position inquiries can be directed to bakerlab at disl.org. Review of
applications will begin January 15th, 2022; start date is early Spring 2022.

Please spread this information within your networks and to all you think
are interested to apply. Sorry for any cross-posting.

-- 
Alex Rodriguez
Lab Manager - Baker Lab
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528