Job Details
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate with AUSL director, AUSL manager, AU faculty, and graduate students to meet research priorities.
- Functions related to research include experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and maintenance of oysters.
- Laboratory work may include flow cytometry analysis of ploidy in shellfish; conducting condition index analysis of shellfish; conducting image analysis of shellfish; measuring shell and body metrics of shellfish; PCR analyses; microbial analyses; and experimental system design, installation, and maintenance.
- Assist AUSL manager with the hatchery and field production of shellfish for research purposes, broodstock development and genetic line maintenance, and support for the commercial shellfish aquaculture industry.
- Coordinate with the AUSL director and manager for development of research proposals, writing of research manuscripts, and presentation of research results at scientific conferences and outreach events.
- Coordinate with AUSL Manager for administrative tasks such as permit applications/renewals, leasing of shellfish farm plots, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment is required as well as reliable transportation to the employment site. Must be able to obtain vessel operators designation on driver’s license.
Level I: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position; no experience required.
Level II: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level III: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level IV: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level II: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level III: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level IV: Ph.D. in discipline appropriate to position and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment is required as well as reliable transportation to the employment site. Must be able to obtain vessel operators designation on driver’s license.
Desired qualifications include the following:
- Experience with shellfish research, aquaculture, and/or restoration.
- Knowledge of shellfish aquaculture and basic shellfish hatchery and nursery operations.
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis for scientific research.
- Certified to scuba dive or ability to become certified.
Contact Information
Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory (AUSL)https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46408
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46408/pre_apply
Post Date: 6/28/2024 8:08:12 AM
Closing Date: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
