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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume):
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Marine Sciences or a related field. SCUBA certified, with scientific diving experience as a student or professional. Two (2) years full time experience in Biology, Marine Science, or marine-related fields. Experience operating a small boat. Experience organizing and analyzing large data sets. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (*Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").
Preferred Qualifications:
Master''s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Marine Science or related field. AAUS scientific diving certification. Experience working with bivalves and/or seaweeds. Experience conducting benthic surveys of marine habitats using SCUBA. Experience synthesizing large data sets into figures and reports. Working knowledge of statistical analyses.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Research Support Specialist will work under the direction of Principal Investigator, Dr. Christopher Gobler and Associate Director, Michael Doall in The Gobler Laboratory. The position will include extensive field work, with responsibilities that include the following:
Conduct benthic field surveys with SCUBA.
Perform field sampling (water, shellfish, seaweed).
Process field samples (bivalve condition and gonad index, dissolved nutrient and chlorophyll samples).
Conduct data and statistical analyses and contribute to report writing.
Conduct laboratory experiments and analyses.
Other duties as assigned.
Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Evening and weekend work will be required at times.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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