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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

Friendly reminder that that the Abstract and Early Bird registration deadlines for the Florida Artificial Reef Summit are rapidly approaching (both are Jan 31, 2020).

Make sure to register and submit your abstracts before the due date.

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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute manatee photo-identification program, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, is seeking interns.

Responsibilities:

• Interns will primarily assist staff members with photographing manatees

• Collecting behavioral and environmental data at sites around Tampa Bay.

• Interns will also be responsible for a number of lab-based photo-identification tasks, such as downloading images, entering information into databases, scanning data sheets and matching images to known animals.

• Interns often collect data independently in the field, thus responsible, detail oriented applicants are encouraged to apply. Most field work is land-based; however, during the winter session opportunities are available to assist with boat-based manatee photo-identification.

• Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, assisting with manatee genetics research, special projects and outreach activities.

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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

Still time to apply!

The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean or coastal resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.

The program matches highly qualified graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branch of federal government in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one-year paid fellowship. The amount of this award, contingent on federal funding, is up to $74,000. The award is provided to each fellow for stipend, living expense and travel.

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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

Its time for your Weekly Job Round-Up!

We have multiple opportunities available for you!

Internships:
1. SCCF has a Shorebird Internship available that assists the Coastal Wildlife Department’s shorebird monitoring and research project from March through August each year (start and end dates are flexible). Through routine monitoring and data collection the Shorebird Intern will assist the department’s goals of identifying conservation needs and informing data-driven management

Responsibilities:
• Monitor and protect beach nesting birds during the breeding season (snowy plovers, least terns, and Wilson's plovers)
• Conduct monthly shorebird census surveys
• Re-sight banded birds
• Coordinate with volunteers
• Collect and enter data
• Conduct public outreach (Give regularly scheduled informational talks about shorebirds, participate in guided beach walks, educate beach goers about conservation)
• Assist with other departmental projects as needed, including but not limited to: Sea Turtle monitoring, Bald Eagle nest monitoring, and Wildlife trail camera deployment and maintenance

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, environmental science, or closely related field
• Shorebird identification skills
• Ability to collect accurate data and enter into Microsoft access and excel databases
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to live in shared housing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to identify and re-sight banded birds
• Experience with GPS and GIS
• Positive attitude and willingness to speak in public
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
• Multi-agency cooperation skills
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (intense sun and heat, biting insects, rain)

Additional information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/shorebird-internship-florida/

2. SCCF has a Sea Turtle Internship.

The intern will be responsible for completing early morning surveys to document sea turtle nesting activity and identify each crawl to species and crawl type, locate egg chambers, and conduct nest evaluations. Successful candidates must be able to work closely with a large group of volunteers in hot and buggy conditions. Stranding response is required on an as-needed basis. Previous experience conducting sea turtle nesting surveys and locating egg chambers preferred but not required. Work will be 5-6 days per week starting early in the morning and potentially continuing into the evening. Weekend work will be required. Applicants must also be willing to assist with other departmental projects, such as shorebird surveys and wildlife sampling, as needed. Housing included.

Additional information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/sea-turtle-internship-florida/

3. Buck Island Reef National Monument (BIRNM), located on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is seeking applicants for the position of Sea Turtle Research Assistant (intern) to conduct sea turtle research and monitoring.

Responsibilities:
• Interns will provide assistance to the NPS staff in the collection and processing of field data. A mixture of methods will be used: night duty and day patrols. Night duty focuses on working with animals during the laying process. During this time, all nesting turtles will be encountered; biometric data will be collected on turtles, physical data will be collected on nest locations, and animals will be tagged (inconel and PIT). Imperiled nests will be relocated to mitigate risk and increase hatch success. Nests will be excavated to determine hatch success. Night work will last in shifts up to 12 hours and will be labor intensive. Day patrols will require accurate assessment of the previous night’s nesting activities from tracks left in the sand alone. Nests that hatch will be excavated to estimate hatching success and beach productivity. Throughout the project interns will be required to perform equipment maintenance, data entry, and quality assurance/quality control on the long-term dataset.

• Interns are also responsible for weekly daytime monitoring of beaches at The Buccaneer Hotel, their residence, recording activities using GPS. Interns will also conduct outreach to hotel guests on a daily basis as well as during scheduled beach walks discussing the BISTRP program and sea turtle ecology. In addition to BISTRP objectives, interns will provide assistance to NPS staff and collaborators with a wide-variety of ongoing projects including forest restoration, deployment of acoustic and satellite tags, and a sea turtle nest temperature study. In addition, interns may have the opportunity to conduct snorkel surveys for foraging sea turtles and/or assist in sea turtle stranding response incidents.

Qualifications:
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Have biology training/background
• Collect data and maintain records precisely according to standardized protocol
• Have previous field work experience lasting at least one month
• Enter and analyze data (written and computer database format)
• Be in excellent physical shape
• Be able to persevere under stressful conditions
• Work outdoors, day and night in isolated conditions, and in adverse weather.
• Walk in the sand up to 10 kilometers/night; climb rocks; stoop, kneel and stand on soft substrate and in cramped conditions.
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be able to work all night and on weekends
• Be able to lift and move heavy objects
• Operate and maintain communications equipment properly (cell phone, hand-held VHS radio, marine radio)
• Be able to swim; crew a boat in open water conditions
• Have a valid US driver’s license

Additional information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/buck-island-sea-turtle-research-program-internship-research-assistant-st-c...

4. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Summer 2020 term (May-August).

Specific job duties include:
· Collecting observational behavioral data
· Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions
· Assisting in setting up and breaking down equipment for cognitive and acoustic research sessions
· Operating video equipment
· Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis
· General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)

Additional information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/research-internship-at-dolphin-research-center-florida/

Jobs:

1.
The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida Keys has an Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Specialist opportunity available with housing provided on-site.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with the rehabilitation of sea turtles with direct animal care
• Feeding
• Cleaning
• Medical procedures and care
• Rescues & release
• Water quality testing
• Tank cleaning
• Maintenance of systems and habitat
• Variety of other tasks.
• Experienced employees will prep/assist with sea turtle surgeries as well as perform necropsies.
Qualifications:
• Vet Tech Certification a plus.
• Sea turtle rehabilitation and medicine preferred.
• Must be able to draw blood, prepare and understand blood chemistry, shoot radiographs, administer injections, assist in surgeries, tube feed, and all related duties on a sea turtle.
• MUST be detail oriented and self-motivated.
• You will be expected to participate in sea turtle rescues in and out of the water which can be physically demanding.
• You MUST be physically fit and a strong swimmer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience working with water systems is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative skills are necessary.
• A clean driving record is required.

More information can be found here: buff.ly/2FCrx5X

2. South Florida Water Management District is seeking to hire a scientist III to coordinate and implement all aerial application operations District wide.

Responsibilities:
• This position will work with field station, STA and land stewardship staff to deliver and support all aerial application service requests. Other responsibilities include assess, oversee and monitor vegetation management activities in mostly central/southwest areas, but may be District-wide. The incumbent will work with a team of scientists responsible for coordinating herbicide treatments, oversight of aerial and ground services contractors, the incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of these vegetation management efforts.

• This position will provide technical assistance to the District’s Clewiston and Big Cypress Basin field stations and oversee support contracts for canal/levee management, aquatic and upland invasive species control. This includes pre-treatment inspection, developing work plans, statement of work and contractual work orders, contractor monitoring and oversight and post-treatment inspections. In addition, this position will support land management functions and will provide services under the direction of the Land Stewardship Section for District lands located in the West Coast Management Region.

• The incumbent will work with the staff and management at the field stations and land stewardship section in development and execution of their annual vegetation management plans. Reports to the Vegetation Management Section’s Canal/Levee & Aquatic Vegetation Management Unit Lead Scientist and will work closely with other Section staff in coordinating vegetation management activities in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares required work orders and reports for planning, implementing and documenting vegetation management activities.

Qualifications:
• Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences and 2+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in the area of applied ecology and management of vegetation in aquatics and terrestrial areas.

• License
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required.

• Possession or ability to acquire within 180 days State of Florida restricted pesticide applicators license.

• Airboat experience preferred. District airboat certification will be required within 180 days.

• District Fork Lift Certification will be required within 180 days.

Additional information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/scientist-3-florida/

3. MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is seeking to hire Biological Scientist to work with the Molluscan fisheries research group at the FWC facility in Eastpoint, Florida. This position will primarily assist with oyster monitoring research in Apalachicola Bay.

Responsibilities:
• Participating in monthly field sampling efforts which involve: construction, maintenance and deployment of various field sampling gear; following safety protocols while on the boat and, in particular, while conducting scuba diving operations; benthic sample collection, sorting, dissection, and preservation; maintenance of vehicles, vessels and trailers
• Processing laboratory samples which involves: following sampling and quality assurance/ quality control protocols; processing live animals and time-sensitive samples in a timely manner; conducting chemical and biochemical analyses including safe handling of a variety of chemicals; handling live and preserved animal specimens as well as dead specimens in varied states of decay; microscopic analysis of histological slides and specimens
• Assisting with data entry and proofing and with preparation of summary reports including descriptive statistics and graphs
• Administrative duties which include: adhering to purchasing protocols; completing travel documents; submitting timesheets
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving state vehicles, often while trailering research vessels up to 25’ in length, to and from research sites
• SCUBA diving is a necessary component of field work and will require dive certification from a nationally accredited organization and the ability to obtain AAUS scientific diving certification within 6 months of employment
• Interacting with multiple project partners on a frequent basis, and maintaining professional working relationships
• Other duties as required by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences, proof of open water scuba certification from a nationally accredited organization, and a valid driver's license.

Additional information here: jobs.myflorida.com/job/EASTPOINT-OPS-F&W-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-I-77907540-FL-32328/619973600/

4. MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is seeking to hire a biological scientist to conduct directed research and monitoring of recreational fisheries throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, Martin and St. Lucie Counties by assisting with new and ongoing marine recreational fishing surveys.

Responsibilities:
• Conducting dockside interviews with recreational anglers to gather data on catch rates, effort, gear and area fished
• Conducting at-sea observer surveys aboard recreational headboats to gather detailed information on fish caught and released by recreational anglers
• Sampling fish both dockside and at-sea to collect accurate length and weight measurements and biological samples for age, growth and reproduction
• Tagging fish to study release survival and movement
• Processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols
• Conducting data entry using personal computers and database software
• Reviewing data for quality assurance
• Participation in public outreach efforts as appropriate
• Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences, with relevant marine related experience and a valid driver's license.

Additional information here: jobs.myflorida.com/job/FORT-LAUDERDALE-OPS-Biological-Scientist-I-FWC-77907446-FL-33315/620226900/

5. Fish biologist wanted in the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Regional Office (SERO), Protected Resources Division (PRD) with one vacancy located in St. Petersburg, FL.

Responsibilities:
• Implement the goal of protecting, restoring, and managing species protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Develop, provide, and disseminate outreach and education plans and products related to protected species conservation and recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate conservation forums, workshops, and meetings; and maintain multi-stakeholder partnerships by providing technical expertise on marine conservation.
• Utilize existing or research new technologies and outreach approaches (e.g., social marketing, apps, etc.) to convey information to a variety of audiences and enhance reporting of fishery and other human interactions to the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program.
• Conduct gap analyses to inform priorities and outreach strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts to reduce bycatch in commercial and recreational fisheries, and address other anthropogenic threats.

Qualifications and additional information here: sevenseasmedia.org/job/fish-biologist-gs-0482-11-12-direct-hire/

6. Nova Southeastern University has a faculty position open within its Halmos College of Natural Sciences & Oceanography department.

Responsibilities:
• Teaches eight (8) courses or activity equivalents in general marine biology, and other upper-level marine biology courses per year in various formats as necessary (on-campus days, on-campus evenings, off-campus, online, etc.).

• Participates in curriculum and/or program development, as assigned.

• Be accessible to students, according to College guidelines; maintains regular office hours for student advising and consultation.

• Conducts scholarship/research activities.

• Serves and contributes to appropriate college and university committees.

• Provides community service and participates in university, college and departmental functions that contribute to campus life, such as athletic events, orientations, receptions, commencements, etc.

• Attends meetings as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:
• Doctoral Degree

• Knowledge of coral reef research, deep sea ecology and fish biology/fisheries.

• Proficiency in use of computer hardware and curriculum related software.

• Ability to seek and obtain external funding.

Additional information here: www.nsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1579099505801

7. Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Environmental Economist, Associate/ Full Professor who will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
• Earned Doctorate in Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Scholarly record appropriate for the appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the LCOB and classification as Scholarly Academic under the LCOB faculty qualification standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Established research stream resulting in peer reviewed publications that would allow the faculty member to be classified as Scholarly Academic under the LCOB faculty guidelines.
• Experience in teaching a variety of economics classes in an AACSB International accredited business school.

Additional information here: www.higheredjobs.com/Faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=177165387

8. University of Florida is seeking to hire a Stranding Biologist with its Marine Animal Rescue Program.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate stranding response, recovery and reports of cetaceans, manatees, and sea turtles within the designated response area.
• Organize and oversee the daily operations of the stranding program including, but not limited to monitoring and response to stranding calls and adhering to local and national laws and policies regarding protected species and habitats.
• Collect data and complete required documentations (e.g. 24-hour report, Level A Data, Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Report (STSSN)) for all stranded animals and complete required reporting to databases including GulfMAP and FWC’s STSSN.
• Develop and submit quarterly program activity reports and budget reimbursement requests to the NFWF coordinator of the grant
• Coordinate and conduct or assist veterinarian in necropsies both in the field and at UF CVM, including coordinating the disposal of carcasses and waste materials.
• Maintain inventory database for all samples and marine mammal parts in conjunction with UF CVM staff and proper NMFS, USFWS, and FWC permitting regulations.
• Maintain equipment, vehicle, and vessel as well as required logs for vehicle usage.
• Develop and maintain a volunteer, partner, and public outreach network to assist in stranding response, public support, and necropsy.
• Coordinate UFMAR’s involvement in public outreach events, including organizing attendance at festivals, scheduling lectures, and developing school programs to increase awareness of the program and the species involved.
• Conduct workshops and trainings for stranding program volunteers in conjunction with the PI, UF CVM faculty and staff.
• Ensure adequate safety training and PPE for all volunteers, staff, and faculty for all procedures involved in stranding response and necropsy, including, but not limited to: hazardous and biological waste training, boating safety, animal handling, and zoonotic disease prevention after completing University training in these areas.
• Assist in grant writing and development activities.
• Assist and participate with research projects related to stranding events, local population studies with program participants and pursue drone certification with UF for field use.
• When not engaged in primary stranding efforts, biologist can assist program partners such as the Cedar Key Dolphin Project(Dolphin Population Research) or Nature Coast Biological Station with local research
• Work with program PI, faculty and staff to continue to enhance the stranding response in a not previously covered and challenging environment
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and experience with stranding work (Cetaceans, manatees, and sea turtles).

Additional information here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/513257/ops-stranding-biologist-marine-animal-rescue-program

9. The Optical Oceanography Lab of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida (USF) is offering a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the field of macroalgae research.

• We are seeking an outstanding scientist with excellent knowledge in macroalgae physiology and skills in macroalgae culturing to work on Federal and/or State funded projects.
• The successful candidate is expected to make significant improvements in the understanding of macroalgae physiology in response to various environmental forcing. The successful candidate is also expected to apply the knowledge gained from laboratory and field measurements to inter-disciplinary remote sensing applications

Qualifications:
• Minimum: Doctoral degree in aquatic science, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams are required.
• Preferred: The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity in macroalgae and inter-disciplinary research, with experience in macroalgae culturing and lab management.

Additional information here: gems.fastmail.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=...


10. The Optical Oceanography Lab of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida (USF) is offering a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the field of coastal ocean color research and applications.

• The successful candidate is expected to make significant improvements in remote sensing algorithms to assess algal blooms, optical water quality, and biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters. The successful candidate is also expected to derive customized and validated data products and apply these products in addressing inter-disciplinary Earth Science questions.

Qualifications:
• Minimum: Doctoral degree in aquatic science, remote sensing, or closely related field. Strong programming skills and willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams are required.
• Preferred: The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity in either field research, atmospheric correction, bio-optical inversion, or inter-disciplinary science.

Additional information here: gems.fastmail.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=... ...

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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hiring a Meeting Coordinator/Office Assistant. Headquartered in North Charleston, S.C., the council is responsible for the conservation and management of fish stocks within the federal 200-mile limit of the Atlantic off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and east Florida to Key West. It is also responsible for Coastal Migratory Pelagics from New York to Florida and for Dolphin/Wahoo from Maine to Florida.

The Meeting Coordinator/Office Assistant would be responsible for all aspects of on-site support of various types of meetings, from public hearings to Council Meetings. Additionally, responsibilities would include report submission, workflow tracking and general office support.

Responsibilities:
• Selects, stages, loads, and transports recording and AV equipment to various meetings within our geographical area.
• Sets up and operates the recording and AV equipment and troubleshoots as necessary. Takes roll of meeting participants for the record and ensures that Council Committee Chairs sign the certification pages of minutes.
• Provides liaison between the meeting attendees and the hotel as necessary regarding billing.
• Submits grant reports to the regional office via Grants On-line. Coordinates our four states with the submission and proper documentation for payments under their annual contracts and provides documentation to the executive director for certification.
• Coordinates the maintenance of all equipment with appropriate vendors, to include the copiers, postage machines, and recording and AV equipment. Responsible for sending the landlord trouble tickets for repairs to the office as necessary.
• Coordinates running meetings via webinar.
• Formats and tracks verbatim Council transcripts to ensure that certification is documented.
• Orders, tracks, and reconciles invoices and inventories for all purchases for the office.
• Performs other general office duties, such as distributing mail, greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, copying, and filing.
• Prepares and distributes official office correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrative Officer.

Qualifications:
• This position requires an associate’s degree and 1 year of related experience or a high school diploma and five years of related experience.
• Dependability, resourcefulness, and a work ethic dedicated to providing support to the Council and staff.
• The individual must have the ability to travel and operate independently.
• An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a must.
• The individual must have the ability to communicate with and successfully work with staff, Council members, and the public concerning support of the Council’s mission.
• Experience in supporting various constituencies in dynamic environments.
• The individual must have the ability to learn new things and successfully implement instructions.
• The ability to troubleshoot audio visual related problems during meetings.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• The ability to lift 40lbs.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and the successful completion of a skills test.

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Florida Sea Grant

2 weeks ago

Beaches Go Green is awarding two $2,500 scholarships to current high school seniors and higher education students (trade school, college, or university students) in the First Coast area for continuing education. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students who have demonstrated significant commitment to preserving, improving, or providing education on environmental issues.

The basic qualifications are:
Currently enrolled as a high school senior or a higher education institution
Future Enrollment in higher education in the 2020 - 2021 school year (Trade School, College, or University)
Live in one of the following counties: Baker, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, Clay and Putnam
Volunteered at least (50) hours for an organization(s) focused on improving, preserving, or educating on environmental, wildlife, or sustainability issues. (Volunteering with domestic animals does not apply.)

Schedule:
Applications are accepted January 1, 2020, to March 31, 2020, 11:59 PM EST. Scholarship winners will be announced on or before April 15, 2020. Winners must be available to accept scholarship award in person on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 6 PM at the Beaches Go Green monthly meeting. Location TBD.

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Florida Sea Grant

3 weeks ago

MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife's Southeast Field lab is offering a manatee internship with one 6-month term beginning in February. The position is in Tequesta (east coast of Florida, just north of Palm Beach).

Responsibilities:
• Assisting with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida.
• Interns will assist with manatee and cetacean field necropsies, temperature monitoring research, and conduct manatee photo ID.
• Interns will also complete mortality and rescue reports
• assist with other office and public outreach work as needed.
• To perform the duties of the position, interns will operate trucks, trailers, and boats up to 22' in length.
• The intern is required to complete a project and present a 10-15 minute presentation at the end of their internship

Qualifications:
• Junior or senior college students and recent graduates are eligible.
• Applicants should have some research field experience; be able to drive large trucks; be computer literate; be comfortable speaking to the public; and be proficient in the use of digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and filters.
• Previous animal-handling experience is preferred.
• Ability to trailer flatbeds and boats, as well as operate watercraft up to 22' in length is desirable.
• Interns must possess a valid driver's license, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to swim. Applicants should understand that this internship will require them to be wet, dirty, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the field station.

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Florida Sea Grant

3 weeks ago

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida Keys has an Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Specialist opportunity available with housing provided on-site.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with the rehabilitation of sea turtles with direct animal care
• Feeding
• Cleaning
• Medical procedures and care
• Rescues & release
• Water quality testing
• Tank cleaning
• Maintenance of systems and habitat
• Variety of other tasks.
• Experienced employees will prep/assist with sea turtle surgeries as well as perform necropsies.

Qualifications:
• Vet Tech Certification a plus.
• Sea turtle rehabilitation and medicine preferred.
• Must be able to draw blood, prepare and understand blood chemistry, shoot radiographs, administer injections, assist in surgeries, tube feed, and all related duties on a sea turtle.
• MUST be detail oriented and self-motivated.
• You will be expected to participate in sea turtle rescues in and out of the water which can be physically demanding.
• You MUST be physically fit and a strong swimmer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience working with water systems is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative skills are necessary.
• A clean driving record is required.

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Florida Sea Grant

3 weeks ago

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

This week we found multiple Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships and Job opportunities available for you!

Scholarships/Fellowships:

• NOAA Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship
• NOAA National Marine Fisheries Fellowships
• John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
• Guy Harvey Scholarship Award

More information here: www.flseagrant.org/students/scholarships/

Internships:

1. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Summer 2020 term (May-August).

· Collecting observational behavioral data
· Preparing stimuli for cognitive research sessions
· Assisting in setting up and breaking down equipment for cognitive and acoustic research sessions
· Operating video equipment
· Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis
· General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)

More information here: dolphins.org/internship_opportunities

2. SCCF has an internship position is available to help with sea turtle conservation on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

The intern will be responsible for completing early morning surveys to document sea turtle nesting activity and identify each crawl to species and crawl type, locate egg chambers, and conduct nest evaluations. Successful candidates must be able to work closely with a large group of volunteers in hot and buggy conditions. Stranding response is required on an as-needed basis.

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/sea-turtle-internship-florida/

3. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has an Animal Care and Training Internship

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department is responsible for the day to day care, training and research of Mote’s resident manatees, sea turtles, otters and crocodilians. Selected applicants will work directly with staff and assist in all aspects of the program, and will acquire hands on experience with diet preparation, water quality, exhibit cleaning and maintenance, enrichment and basic animal husbandry skills. Interns will gain experience and knowledge in animal training using operant conditioning by utilizing positive reinforcement techniques. Behavioral research training is a major focus of our program; interns may have the opportunity to observe research sessions throughout their time with us.

More information here: www.aza.org/jobs?job=18916

4. Environment for the Americas has a Coral Restoration Internship available.

• The intern will spend approximately 50% of the internship treating diseased corals with an antibiotic ointment, while embedded in various dive park operations. The intern will be responsible for preparing and administering the treatment ointment, documenting treatment applications (noting coral species, size, treatment methods, site coordinates; installing marker tags; and photographing treatments), and monitoring treatment effectiveness. The intern will "piggy-back" on multiple dive operations to enable broad coverage of park reefs for disease treatment. This approach will also provide the intern with the opportunity to learn first-hand about the wide variety of resource management and research initiatives ongoing in the park.

• The intern will spend approximately 25% of the internship working directly with coral nursery partners and park staff out-planting corals to multiple reef areas. The intern will be responsible for helping to prepare, transporting, and staging corals at out-planting sites, installing site markers, preparing out-planting sites, preparing reattachment materials (e.g. epoxy, cement, nails, cable ties), physically out-planting corals, and monitoring outplant survival.

• The intern will spend a small portion of time helping coworkers on other natural resource management projects such as sea turtle nest monitoring, marine debris removal, lionfish management, and fish and lobster creel surveys.

• Disease treatment, restoration, and monitoring activities will be conducted alongside the supervisor and/or coworkers, following established protocols. Across all field efforts, daily work requires substantial advance and day-of planning, adherence to safety protocols, assembly of dive and field equipment, boat operation, problem-solving, equipment cleanup and breakdown, and summary documentation.

• Deliverables and work products: The intern will be responsible for thoroughly documenting the disease treatments that s/he implements, using existing datasheets, and ensuring that all treatment data collected during the internship are entered in an existing MS Access database. The intern will also create two brief summary reports, one each for disease intervention (quantifying corals treated, species, locations, treatment methods, treatment efficacy) and out-planting efforts (noting out-planted species, quantities, methods, sites, and initial monitoring results).

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/coral-restoration-intern-latino-heritage-internship-program-at-biscayne-na...

5. Environment for the Americas has an Underwater Reef-fish Census Internship available.

• To complete surveys, the intern will work as part of a four-person team of SCUBA divers. At each site, the team will descend to the reef and collect data on the species present, as well as the numbers and size range of each species. Additionally, a rapid habitat assessment will be completed. Following field work, the intern will be expected to enter all data into the online database system in a timely fashion.

• The DHA intern will be required to complete analyses of the abundance and size distributions for a suite of five targeted species. The intern will be expected to have all data used for this effort compiled into a well-organized Excel spreadsheet. Graphics (which could include histograms and maps) would be produced and would also be saved on the park’s servers for later access. This work completed by the DHA will be a critical step towards park management being able to evaluate the efficacy of newly implemented fishing regulations which seek to increase the sizes and abundances of targeted fish species by 20% over baseline conditions.

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/underwater-reef-fish-census-intern-dha-ra-latino-heritage-internship-progr...


6. White Oak Conservation has an internship available.

The Wildlife Conservation Summer Internship is a high intensity program exposing participants to conservation breeding programs, management of natural social structures and habitats, and direct experience working alongside staff in all aspects of animal care. The internship provides students with experience in population management, animal behavior, and the conservation of imperiled species. Interns may work in one or more focus areas including carnivores, birds, and ungulates.

Skills, Experiences, and Duties:

Interns will have a detailed list of learning objectives which may include:
• Animal husbandry- cleaning, feeding, and animal observation in large enclosures with large social groups
• Neonatal management & observation of breeding programs and parental care
• Observation of veterinary care
• Animal handling and restraint- hand and mechanical restraint, and chemical immobilization
• Diet preparation
• Avian egg management
• Sample collection
• Enclosure maintenance

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/wildlife-conservation-summer-internship-yulee-florida/

7. Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama, has a Marine Mammal Stranding Internship available.

The primary goal of The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network is to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal strandings in order to ensure collection of consistent, high-quality data which are used to evaluate causes of strandings and/or death.

Daily duties include: Field stranding response, data collection, data management, participation in necropsy events, sample handling, and equipment/lab maintenance and cleaning. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in an independent research project based on their interests.

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/marine-mammal-stranding-internship-spring-intern-alabama/

Jobs:

1. University of Florida is seeing to hire a Post-Doctoral associate to work within Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

• Responsibilities: Ecology and management of non-native fishes

• Ecological risk analysis

• Lead and assist in projects related to recent clarification of federal authority under the Lacey Act for interstate transport of injurious wildlife and if these changes have serious implications for southern regional aquaculture.

• Additional projects could be related to evaluation of invasion risk for marine ornamental fishes, regional risk assessment and climate matching for freshwater non-native fish, modeling of ecological risks of non-native fishes, and non-native fish field and laboratory studies.

Qualifications:
• A PhD in fisheries, ecology, aquatic biology, ichthyology, aquaculture, or similar discipline.
• A demonstrated ability to conduct research and effectively communicate (oral and written).
• Quantitative and fish sampling skills.
• The candidate must be highly motivated and able to interact with a diverse group of laboratory staff, collaborators, and state agency personnel in a cordial manner.
• Strong work ethic.

More information here: wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/post-doctoral-associate-florida/

2. University of Florida is looking to hire an Assistant Research Scientist in Fisheries and Aquaculture Governance and Policy

• The principal duties and responsibilities assigned to this position are to focus on the analysis and design of global fishery and aquaculture management systems for sustainability, economic development, and social welfare.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with fisheries science, economics, and related natural and social sciences faculty in ISFS, SFRC and other UF/IFAS units to analyze and improve the performance of governance institutions and policies for fisheries and aquaculture systems through novel approaches such as the Fishery Performance Indicators.
• The research program should also support study of global seafood markets and their role in the broader food system and in food security.
• The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students.
• Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising and may teach courses and seminars.

Qualifications:
• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Fisheries Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related discipline is required. Successful applicants will have an established publication record in top-tier disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals and must demonstrate ability to successfully apply for external grants and other sources of funding.
• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and research capacity in the following areas: fisheries management, aquaculture management, fisheries and aquaculture policy and governance, seafood markets and trade, fisheries biology, and knowledge of the Fishery Performance Indicators.
• Experience in statistical analysis and programming skills in R (or equivalent) are required.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

More information here: apply.interfolio.com/71280

3. MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is seeking to hire a Biological Scientist

Responsibilities:
Wildlife Surveys:
• Able to independently survey and accurately record data for large populations of nesting seabirds and shorebirds following protocols outlined on the Florida Shorebird Database (www.FLShorebirdDatabase.org).
• Able to use a GPS to document nesting locations.
• Knowledge of predator tracking and able to determine sources of nest failure.

Management Practices:
• Generate weekly reports on nesting and management activities.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure beach management activities, such as raking, do not impact beach-nesting birds.
• Install and maintain signs around nesting areas and other CWA signs, including immediately following storms or other disturbance events.
• Must be familiar with the Florida Shorebird Alliance (flshorebirdalliance.org/home.aspx) posting guidelines.

Stewardship:
• Effective coordination and communication with private landowners to ensure a cooperative working relationship, including communicating about management activities and addressing any concerns.
• Work with FWC biologists to support existing partnerships; including the Town of Ft. Myers Beach and Audubon Florida, to design and implement strategies for building a supportive constituency for the CWA, particularly among adjacent landowners and residents.
• Engage beach-goers to garner interest and support for the CWA by visiting the area 5 days/week for at least 2 hours/day.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or one of the biological sciences


More information here: jobs.myflorida.com/job/LAKELAND-OPS-Biological-Scientist-I-77904095-FL-33811/617098500/

4. MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is seeking to hire a Biological Scientist

Responsibilities:
FWH lab manager:
• Prep for and conduct fish necropsies and processing fish tissues for gross and histological pathology.
• Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Health laboratories - generate an inventory list and ordering supplies as needed; routine cleaning of laboratory areas to comply with biological safety protocols;
• Conduct the FWH chemical inventory, every other year
• Oversee Fish and Wildlife wet lab; maintain cultures of experimental organisms as needed.
• Assist with various bioassays as needed

Field work:
• Field sample marine and estuarine organisms with participation in extended research cruises with long work hours.
• Conduct fish kill investigations

Data entry and proofing/records maintenance:
• Data entry and proofing for the Necropsy and Fish Kill Hotline databases
• Maintain organized archives of electronic data, paper materials, and tissue samples relating to Fish and Wildlife Health (FWH) group activities.
• Organize datasheets, distribute tissue samples, and track samples following necropsies

Report writing and data analysis:
• Assist with data analysis and preparation of publications resulting from fish disease research.
• Provide timely information for inclusion in quarterly and annual reports and other required agency reports. Write the necropsy database overview for the annual and five year reports.

FWH protocol development:
Serve as the lead in generating protocols for FWH project activities

Fish Kill Hotline and outreach participation:
• Attend two outreach events per year (may include weekends) in addition to participation in MQ.
• Answer and respond to calls on the Fish Kill Hotline and prepare daily written summaries of hotline activities as needed.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.

More information here: jobs.myflorida.com/job/SAINT-PETERSBURG-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-I-FWC-77071973-FL-33701/619214500/

5. University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program is looking to hire an Assistant Extension Agent

Responsibilities:
• As part of a newly developed aquaculture hub across Hawai? and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI), work closely with existing research, education, and extension programs including, but not exclusive to: PACRC; the Tuahine Aquaculture Research and Education Center (TAREC); the Center for Sustainable Integrated Agriculture and Aquaculture (CSIAA); and the Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei (MERIP) to develop an integrated/interdisciplinary extension program related to the growth, development, health and marketing of aquaculture species of importance to community and commercial interests and applications to production challenges in Hawai'i and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.
• Disseminate technical information to aquaculture stakeholders statewide using appropriate extension methods.
• Collaborate with the research community to assist in their development of competitive research projects and to promote innovation.
• Collaborate with other extension faculty to communicate and extend research findings in support of indigenous and conventional aquaculture production and further development of the aquaculture industry.
• Promote and obtain extramural funding for research and extension programs in aquaculture.
• Cooperate and collaborate with professionals and administrators in state and region-wide aquaculture programs.
• Develop networking relationships with aquaculture professionals in Sea Grant and Land Grant programs across the U.S.
• Develop extension publications such as technical reports, brochures, manuals, etc. and workshops that transfer technology and disseminate latest scientific information.
• Teach one undergraduate and/or graduate class related to aquaculture annually at UHH.
• Participate in regular Sea Grant faculty and staff meetings and reporting of activities.
• Develop an annual work plan and provide timely reporting of activities, impacts and accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in animal sciences, fisheries biology or related field with a focus on aquaculture or, in addition to the Bachelor's degree, 30 credits of post-baccalaureate academic work in one of the fields listed above. and at least three (3) years of experience in Cooperative Extension work, Sea Grant Extension work or equivalent in closely related fields.
• A least three-years working experiences in aquaculture production set-up environments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce ornamental and food fish in a hatchery and rearing through adult stages.
• Demonstrated experience with grow out of ornamental and food fish species in land-based and open water systems.
• Knowledge and experience in presenting findings at public and scientific venues.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports for university, state or federal grants, and other reporting.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assume responsibility for developing an Extension program.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other agents in an integrated Extension system, and with related agencies.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in animal science, fisheries biology or any other biological sciences with a focus on aquaculture or aquatic species with commercial value.
• Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural settings with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in Hawai'i or the Pacific Islands in aquaculture development.
• Publications in aquaculture-important species and thorough knowledge of current aquaculture research and extension literature.
• Experience working with aquaculture producers and other stakeholder, and experience in extension work or equivalent with finfish aquaculture and commercial production, aquaponics, particularly biology, hatchery systems, pond or tank production systems, and farm management.
• Successful record of grantsmanship.
• Demonstrated ability to teach college or university-level courses.

More information here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/2659883/assistant-extension-agent-position-0088254t...

6. Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking to hire a Volunteer Coordinator

Responsibilities:
• Providing outstanding on-site support and resources for Mote volunteers
• Managing volunteer database, record-keeping, reporting, communication, and other support activities in the Volunteer office
• Fielding phone calls, electronic communications and visits to answer questions about volunteer opportunities
• Interviewing and placing potential new Mote volunteers
• Development, planning, execution and evaluation of volunteer functions including: training classes, shift briefings, meetings, orientations, social gatherings, and other events
• Liaising with Volunteer Shift Leaders to place, train and follow-up with new volunteers
• Assisting with communication of volunteer opportunities internally and throughout the community
• Developing and maintaining productive, positive relationships with the volunteers and staff
• Working with Mote staff and departments to meet their volunteer needs
• Visiting community events and meetings to promote the volunteer program as needed

Qualifications:
• College degree in education, communications, human resources, business, or related fields.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Database management experience preferred.
• Experience working with Volgistics preferred.
• Florida driver’s license (or eligibility to obtain one upon arrival).
• U.S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for the work.

More information here: www.aza.org/jobs?job=18865

7. Oregon Sea Grant is seeking to hire an Education Program Assistant

Responsibilities:
• 70% - Preparation and presentation of laboratory and field programs for school groups, other youth groups, and families as needed.
• 25% - Cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment and the appropriate care and use of marine animals associated with education programs.
• 5% - Attend staff meetings, trainings and workshops

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience (paid or volunteer), supporting community programs that serve children, youth, or adults
• OR Associate Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions

AND
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.

More information here: jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/86122

8. Florida Atlantic University is seeking to hire a HBOI Postdoctoral Fellow Coupled Physical-biogeochemical Modeling of Harmful Algal Blooms

Responsibilities:
• Conduct numerical modeling of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Florida estuaries and coastal oceans.
• The successful candidate will be in charge of developing, implementing, and analyzing the results of coupled physical-biogeochemical models for Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie Estuary and Caloosahatchee Estuary.
• The areas have experienced different types of HABs involving both freshwater species such as cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa, and saltwater species such as brown-tide Aureoumbra lagunensis and red-tide Pyrodinium bahamense.
• The main objectives of numerical modeling are to understand the controlling physical and biogeochemical processes and ultimately to predict the blooms. Sediment diagenesis and vegetation may play important roles in some areas/cases, and larger forces include eutrophication due to increasing human activity and climate change.

Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or closely related fields by time of application required.
• Strong mathematical skills and significant programming experience (Fortran, Matlab, Python, Linux) required.
• Significant experience in numerical modeling and familiar with ocean models such as ROMS, POM, and FVCOM required.
• A strong interest in marine interdisciplinary research such as water quality, biogeochemistry, phytoplankton blooms, and ecosystem dynamics preferred.

More information here: fau.dejobs.org/harbor-branch-hboi-fl/hboi-postdoctoral-fellow-coupled-physical-biogeochemical-mod... ...

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