What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Associate - Fisheries Oceanography position at University of Massachusetts?
Post Doctoral Associate - Fisheries Oceanography
Job no : 525537
Work type : Staff Full Time
Campus : UMass Dartmouth
Department : Fisheries Oceanography
Pay Grade : No Pay Grade
Categories : Other Staff Positions, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institutional Research
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE : Postdoctoral Associate
DIVISION : Academic Affairs
WORKING TITLE : Post-Doc
DEPARTMENT : DFO
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS : Non-Unit
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
R EPORTS TO : Pingguo He
SUPERVISES : Research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students, and temporary research staff.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION : This position supports the research and development of projects related to the interactions between offshore fisheries and wind farms. This includes, but is not limit to, conducting trawl surveys on board fishing vessels, using optical and acoustic methods to assess the behavior and distribution of fish around wind farm turbines or similar structures. Additionally, the candidate will develop novel observational and analytical methods to evaluate the impact of wind farm on fish, fisheries and ecosystem. The applicant must be able to perform duties on fishing and / or research vessels for up to 10 days at sea. The candidate will act as lead field scientist for field research related to trawl surveys and optical / acoustic monitoring. The successful candidate will be expected to act as a major research scientist managing related projects and supervise research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students, and temporary staff while conducting work in the field and in the lab. The candidate will develop and prepare research proposals, write project reports, and prepare manuscript for publication. This position involves interacting with fishers, offshore wind farm industry, funding agencies and collaborators.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Lead field work on trawl surveys
- Lead field work on underwater observations using acoustic and optical instrument
- Operate AUVs or similar autonomous instruments
- Conduct laboratory experiments on fish behavior
- Care and maintain research instruments
- Write and submit proposals for external funding
- Administer grant funded research including budgeting, purchasing and reporting
- Provide training on research techniques, methods and equipment
- Analyze data, maintain records and / or laboratory / field notebooks
- Interact with industry, government laboratories or agencies
- Present work at conferences, seminars, workshops and program reviews
- Comply with all safety standards
- Perform other duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
SALARY : $60,000 - $65,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional : Non-Unit Professional
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Advertised : Nov 08 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close :
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
