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University of Miami · 18 hours ago

Research Associate 1 (Marine Aquaculture)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Miami is seeking a Research Associate I position to conduct activities for ongoing Marine Aquaculture research projects. The role includes responsibilities such as feeding organisms, data recording, and assisting in the management of broodstock organisms.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Feeding organisms (fish and bivalves), cleaning, and general maintenance

Macroalgae cultivation and maintenance

Data recording and reporting

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) operation and maintenance

Larval rearing trials: set up, execution, data recording

Assisting in preparation of progress reports to the funding source

Assist with capture, transport, acclimation, and management of UMEH broodstock organisms

Caring for various life stages of multiple marine species (fish, bivalves, micro- and macroalgae) housed at UMEH and in other projects UM is involved with both in the US and abroad

Qualification

Marine finfish husbandryLive feeds productionBivalve cultureMacroalgae cultureRecirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)Data recordingGeneral maintenanceProgress report preparation

Required

Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree

Preferred

Experience in marine finfish husbandry, live feeds production, and harvesting methods

Experience with flounder, cobia, Seriola spp., snapper spp., and/or grouper spp

Additional experience in bivalve and macroalgae culture

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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