[Coral-List] FWC FWRI Restoration Ecology Vacancy

[Kristene Parsons]

Please find below a position announcement with the FWC Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute in the Florida Keys. For further information and to
apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/814950/

*OPS Research Associate*

*Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2023 *

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Position Number: 77907422

Rate of Pay:  $23 to $24 per hour, depending on experience

Division: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

Section: Marine Fisheries Research/Keys Fisheries Research

This position supports the projects of FWC-FWRI’s Restoration Ecology
Program. These research projects range in scope and scale, but as a member
of the Restoration Ecology Program, the appointee conducts biological
research related to coral reef ecosystems and their associated species
(e.g., corals, urchins, sponges). The position requires extensive field
work that involves SCUBA diving, trailering and operating research vessels,
collecting scientific data as dictated by the experimental design of the
Program’s various research and monitoring projects, and database
management.

Duties include but may not be limited to:

·         Participation in on-water field trips to collect data associated
with the Restoration Ecology Program’s ongoing research and monitoring
projects.

·         Operating FWC vehicles and research vessels less than 26’.

·         Participation in field and lab safety protocol training.

·         Maintaining proficiency as an FWRI scientific diver, including
basic SCUBA and AAUS certifications.

·         Aiding in the execution and data collection of the Program’s
lab-based research activities.

·         Maintenance of datasheets and entering data into electronic
databases consistent with the Program’s QA/QC protocols.

·         Using analytical software to perform statistical analyses and to
generate figures from data collected by the Restoration Ecology Program as
directed.

·         Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts
suitable for peer review, and presentations as directed.

·         Aiding in the development of new projects in coordination with
supervisor.

·         Assisting other research and monitoring projects of the South
Florida Regional Laboratory as directed.

·         Assisting in the maintenance of dive, field, laboratory, and
safety equipment.

·         Promotion and participation in FWC-FWRI public outreach efforts
as appropriate.

*Nearest Major Market: *Key West

*For further information and to apply:*



https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/814950/