What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFRD Research Scientist position at usm-pilot?
Job Summary
The Center
for Fisheries Research and Development at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
campus of The University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants to
apply for a full-time Research Scientist position; developing, directing, and participating
in research projects relating to field based fisheries science. The Research
Scientist is expected to maintain an externally funded research program in
fisheries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, plans, implements and manages field based fisheries science research studies in a safe manner.
- Writes proposals, achieves funding, and maintains research efforts through competitive grantsmanship.
- Evaluates, analyzes and interprets scientific data. Reports data results through technical reports, manuscript development, and professional or public presentations.
- Supervises the training, tasking, timeliness, and quality of work of technicians, scientists and other research staff on research projects.
- Provides technical/scientific expertise to the CFRD Director, co-project leads/principal investigators (internal or external), state/federal agencies, special interest groups, and the general public.
- Works with CFRD’s financial coordinator and financial manager, USM’s ORA, and other University entities to ensure compliance and regulatory mechanisms are met.
- Participates in outreach events and other activities as directed. Adheres to University policies, and procedures.
- Performs other assigned duties.
