Student Research Assistant, Sentinel Seahorses & Pipefish, Levell EDAP 2026

Student Research Assistant, Sentinel Seahorses & Pipefish, Levell EDAP 2026

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Florida, United States

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

00827

Division

Natural Sciences

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The goal of this project is to study the ecology, morphology, and reproduction of Sarasota Bay syngnathids (seahorses and pipefish) and to assess the health and composition of seagrass beds, as well as environmental stressors such as red tide. Other goals include general husbandry of research animals.

Examples of Duties

• Collect and process samples from year-round sampling efforts in Sarasota Bay, and run experimental projects related to stress.
• Learn animal husbandry and exercise care for research aquaria/animals.
• Develop methods for processing the samples based on established protocol, and complete training to conduct marine ecological surveys.
• Complete assignments and participate in group discussions; develop an independent project related to seagrass and syngnathids

Students can receive course credit as an internship through the Office of Career and Engagement.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully completed coursework in Biology and/or other sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with animals/lab samples and general organization skills

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/