Senior Research Associate I at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science invites applications for one Senior Research Associate I (SRA-I) position at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Marine Mammal and Turtle Division located in Crowley, Louisiana.


Candidates for this position must have: 1) a Master's degree or higher in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field; (2) bioinformatics experience including managing and analyzing large genomic data sets; (3) the ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team; (4) demonstrated technical writing ability; and (5) demonstrated ability to work independently to complete complex tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory work and genomic analyses supporting the Marine Mammal Program at the Crowley laboratory. Duties will include evaluating the informativeness of previously collected microsatellite and single nucleotide polymorphism data for genetic stock assignment, developing a Genotyping-in-Thousands by sequencing (GT-seq) panel for bottlenose dolphins, and conducting statistical analyses using genetic assignment test methods. The SRA-I will also be responsible for performing DNA extractions, PCR, DNA sequencing, and microsatellite genotyping on cetacean species. Additional duties include data entry, data management and analysis, and the preparation of reports and/or peer-reviewed manuscripts.


Current curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation are required.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

A9