Graduate Research Assistant, NOAA Sea Grant

NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

Florida, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acoustics, Analysis Skills, Conferences, Data Visualization, Laboratory, Oceanography, Regulations, Scientific Publications, Student Conduct, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Florida, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Graduate Research Assistant, NOAA Sea Grant

Salary

$19.00 Hourly

Location

Florida, United States

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

00797

Division

Marine Mammal Science

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description
  • Benefits

Description

The Graduate Research Assistant will support the development of a cost-effective and scalable protected species monitoring plan for an offshore finfish net pen. The student will conduct vessel-based visual surveys and deploy/maintain passive acoustic monitoring devices to assess effects on protected species.

Examples of Duties

  • Analyze visual and acoustic data
  • Deploy, retrieve, and maintain passive acoustic monitoring devices
  • Conduct vessel-based visual surveys for protected species
  • Assist with the preparation of scientific publications, conference presentations, and project reports
  • Assist faculty with training materials and protected species monitoring protocols for farm staff
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Currently admitted to the graduate degree program in the Marine Mammal Program at NCF; Academic performance at an advanced level, primarily in the Master's program; Must be in good standing in all current classes.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of research experience; provide evidence of prior scientific productivity, including but not limited to co-authorship on manuscripts, attendance of scientific conferences, and contribution to laboratory or field work, or experience working with marine animals.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.

Employer New College of Florida

Address 5800 Bay Shore Rd

Sarasota, Florida, 34243

Phone 941-487-5020

Website https://www.ncf.edu/

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