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Stony Brook Medicine · 1 month ago

Senior Research Support Specialist

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Support Specialist to conduct research as part of a dynamic team in the Warren Laboratory. The role involves leading research cruises to collect data on zooplankton abundance and distribution, while also managing various onshore and offshore responsibilities related to research preparation and execution.

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Responsibilities

Organize and prepare for research cruises
Prepare reports and other project documentation
Work collaboratively with project and lab members on project objectives
Build, maintain, repair at-sea and deployed platforms
Process and analyze net tow, acoustic backscatter, and other data sets
Participate in lab meetings and training sessions
Prepare manuscripts or manuscript components
Participate in and lead research cruises
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research experienceData collectionProgramming in RStatistical analysisZooplankton samplingUnderwater acousticsAcoustic backscatter analysisScientific divingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
Two (2) years of full-time related research experience
Experience with at-sea data collection, zooplankton sampling, or underwater acoustics
Programming experience in R, Matlab, Python, or other statistical languages
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

Preferred

Bachelors' Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Marine Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, Oceanography, Acoustics, or related field
Knowledge of hand tools and machine / wood shop tools
Experience analyzing acoustic backscatter data
Experience with moored instruments
Experience using advanced statistics or other quantitative analyses
Scientific diving experience

Company

Stony Brook Medicine

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Stony Brook Medicine expresses our shared mission of research, clinical care and education – a mission embraced by our faculty, staff, researchers, and students.

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jerrin Peter
Co-Founder- Gastroenterology Interest Group
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Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Chief Operating Officer - Long Island Network for Clinical and Translational Science
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