Staff Biologist, Coral Reef Monitoring and Assessment Program
(Posted 04/12/2023)

Target Audience: Technician/Staff


Institution: Mote Marine Laboratory

Institutional Web Link: http://www.mote.org

Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: Primary Function: Support Mote’s coral reef restoration and research mission and activities at the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration (IC2R3), in Summerland Key, Florida.

Primary Duties:
• In-situ (offshore) coral nursery maintenance and husbandry.
• Outplant nursery-reared corals to permitted reef sites.
• Conduct routine monitoring and photo-documentation of restoration and research sites.
• Organize and analyze images documenting restoration activities, and data entry.
• Construct and maintain nursery structures and field equipment.

Additional duties as needed to support other Mote research/restoration projects and visiting researchers, participate in outreach and education activities, and other tasks related to the daily operation of a full-service marine laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications or Requirements:
• B.S. degree in the marine or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
• SCUBA certified (Rescue Diver or higher certification preferred).
• Meet and maintain AAUS Scientific Diver standards, including medical requirements.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to be an adaptable and collegial member of team, self-motivated, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Prior experience working in tropical marine ecosystems, and ability to accurately identify Caribbean corals species.
• Previous research diving experience (coral restoration experience preferred).
• Previous experience operating vessels < 30ft in length (USCG licensed captain preferred).
• Ability to lift heavy objects or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software (Windows, Word, Excel) required.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment, work independently with minimal direct supervision, and demonstrate good practical problem-solving abilities.
• Normal hours are 7:30 – 4:30 M-F; however, occasional weekend and evening hours will be required.


Funding Source: Other


How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2023 Staff Biologist, CRMaA” 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 May 15, 2023.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.


Application Closing Date: 5/15/2023

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