JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT MARINE SCIENTIST CRUSTACEAN RESEARCH AND MONITIORING SECTION LOCATION/EMPLOYER: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (SCDNR) MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MRRI) FORT JOHNSON MARINE RESOURCES CENTER CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA VACANCY NUMBER: EP 58432 JOB STATUS: FULL TIME, TEMPORARY GRANT EMPLOYEE HIRING RANGE: $45,000 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 26TH 2016
JOB DESCRIPTION: THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS SEEKING TO HIRE AN ASSISTANT MARINE SCIENTIST TO OVERSEE THE PlanNING, coordinatION, and supervisION OF ACTIVITIES WITHIN the crustacean RESEARCH AND monitoring section. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL ALSO Assist other SCDNR scientists with ongoing RESEARCH ON Molluscan shellfish, HORSESHOE CRABS, and INVASIVE SPECIES. THE SUCCESFUL APPLICANT WILL IDENTIFY research opportunities and help to secure funding for invertebrate research relevant to SCDNR's core mission. THe SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL Ensure that research and monitoring projects are completed on schedule and result in THE COLLECTION OF accurate AND well organized data. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL Employ rigorous scientific and statistical principles in designing and executing FIELD MONITORING AND LABORATORY experiments. IN ADDITION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL CoordinatE analyses and data management, preparE required reports for external funding agencies, and disseminatE findings through publications and professional presentations. THE successful applicant WILL Establish collaborations with various public and private research, management, and constituent groups at STATE, regional, and national levels, AND WILL servE on related committees as appropriate. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH MASTER'S LEVEL GRADUATE STUDENTS IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY BY PURSUING ADJUNCT FACULTY STATUS AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. in biology, ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, or ANOTHER relevant discipline at the time of employment. demonstrated EFFECTIVENESS conducting invertebrate research of relevance to fisheries MANAGeMENT, FROM GRANT DEVELOPMENT TO experimental design, data collection, and analysis. demonstrated experience in effective oral and written communication through publications and presentations at professional meetings. OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: extensive experience with crustaceans and/or other invertebrate fisheries management, particularly related to population assessments. Experience working as a team member managing logistical challenges UNDER CHALLENGING FIELDWORK CONDITIONS. Curiosity, critical / analytical thinking, a positive can-do attitude, and demonstrated problem-solving skills. creativity and a willingness to expand research interests in new directions. THE successful applicant will work independently, at times outside of normal work hours, AS necessary, to complete project objectives. MUST BE ABLE to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, to swim short distances, to hear audible alarms, and to make precise visual observations. A valid SC driver's license, or potential to acquire such certification, and a good driving record are required. EXPERIENCE TRAILERING AND OPERATING VESSELS FOR NEARSHORE FIELDWORK IS PREFeRRED. application process: qualified applicants can view and apply for this position BY VISITING the following website: www.jobs.sc.gov<http://www.jobs.sc.gov>, clicking on the "Search for Jobs" icon, and then REFINING the Search Criteria by setting the Agencies to "Department of Natural Resources". inquiries: applicants wITH questions about this position should contact MRRI SHELLFISH RESEARCH SECTION MANAGER AND ASSOCIATE MARINE SCIENTIST DR. PETER kINGSLEY-SMITH AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is an EEO/AA Employer.
