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Postdoctoral Fellow and Lab Manager positions available within the Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group
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Postdoctoral Fellow and Lab Manager positions available within the Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group

By December 17, 2021No Comments

Two new positions are available to join the lab:

1) Post-Doctoral position in marine spatial ecology (FSU JOB ID 50720) We seek a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral researcher in marine spatial ecology to join an active group working on developing science-based solutions for the conservation and management of marine megafauna. Research will focus primarily on assessing the risk of vessel strike on marine turtles, but the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in ongoing research projects, initiate new research projects, and engage with the ongoing outreach programs active in the lab.   We encourage applicants from across the spectrum of marine science and conservation, with:

  • A PhD, with expertise in spatial ecology, marine biology, animal movement or related field (Required).
  • Advanced analytical, statistical, and GIS skills (Required).
  • Proven project and data management skills (Required).
  • Strong background in integrating environmental data with species information from surveys, tracking, etc (Desired).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (Desired).
  • Experience deploying and analyzing data from multi-sensor biologging devices (Desired).
  • Experience working with students and/or capacity building (Desired).
  • Experience leading and conducting sea turtle in-water projects (Desired).
  • Experience as a small boat operator (REQUIRED).
  • Strong work ethic (REQUIRED).

The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for up to four additional years conditional upon performance and availability of funding.

2) Research/Lab manager – Marine Turtle Research Group (FSU JOB ID 50740) . We seek an organized and enthusiastic Lab manager to manage several of the lab’s projects, which includes, but not limited to, assisting in preparation of budgets, tracking expenditures against budget projections, organizing, and managing associated datasets (QA and QC), and preparing interim and final research reports to funding agencies. The candidate will also be responsible for all the logistics involved with field activities, which includes booking travel and associated administration, assisting with preparation and maintenance of field gear and permit compliance and reporting. Field operations will be primarily related to marine turtle in-water projects, but the candidate will be expected to assist in other projects within the lab.   Minimum Qualifications/skills:

  • Master’s degree in the natural sciences preferred, may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree and extensive research experience (Required).
  • Experience conducting field work with marine turtles (desired), including small boat handling experience (Required).
  • Proven project and data management skills (Required).
  • Ability to supervise data entry and have QAQC experience (Required).
  • Experience managing social media channels (specifically Twitter, Instagram) and conducting outreach (Desired).
  • Ability to collect data and maintain records precisely according to standardized protocol (Required).
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver and communicate scientific results and concepts (Required).
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to tow boats (Required). The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for up to four additional years conditional upon performance and availability of funding.    To apply: Review of applications will begin January 13th, 2022, until the positions are filled. Please submit a single pdf that includes: (1) cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) statement of research interests; (3) a detailed curriculum vitae; and (4) names and contact information for three references. Further inquiries should be directed to Dr. Mariana Fuentes (mfuentes@fsu.edu). To apply please see the job posting below: Post-Doctoral position in marine spatial ecology (FSU JOB ID 50720) https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=50720&PostingSeq=2& Research/Lab manager – Marine Turtle Research Group (FSU JOB ID 50740) https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U