Assistant Marine Scientist

Job Details

The successful candidate will join our Shellfish Research Team at the Marine Resources Research Institute to assist with our Section’s work related to molluscan ecology, oyster reef mapping, oyster restoration, living shorelines and shellfish aquaculture. Specific duties will include laboratory and field research, data collection and analysis, biological sample collection and data management, preparation of reports and presentations, authoring technical manuscripts, coordination and supervision of team personnel, proposal preparation, and budget management. Some projects will include work on multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A Ph.D. in field related to job duties. Writing skills, as evidenced by at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biology, marine science, or a closely related field. Individuals should have demonstrated abilities to conduct applied molluscan ecological research including experimental design, sample collection, data acquisition, management and analyses, as well as manuscript and report preparation. Experience working in tidal creeks and estuarine environments and knowledge of South Carolina oyster reef ecology preferred. Experience with population and community ecological analyses preferred as well. Publication record required; successful grant funding record preferred. Applicants must also have knowledge of current molluscan research needs and the capability to work independently as well as effectively on teams. Strong communication, leadership, quantitative, organizational, computer, writing and inter-personal skills required. Ability to swim, lift heavy objects and be comfortable working in the field on a year-round basis; ability to safely and effectively operate small (<24ft) vessels in inshore waters preferred.

Contact Information

Closing Date   5/8/2026 

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