HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission/Fish & Wildlife Research Institute St. Petersburg, FL
FWC invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist position in the Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) group (MyFWC.com/RedTide). The incumbent will plan and conduct systematic, applied research on harmful algae, focusing largely on identifying parameters that influence the physiology, distribution, and abundance of Karenia brevis and/or identifying and evaluating mitigation strategies. The successful candidate will also generate collaborative grant proposals and scientific manuscripts and assist with algal culturing, event response, and outreach activities. The position is a full time position ($52,045/yr) with benefits. Applicants should have a strong background in phytoplankton physiology and ecology; the demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research; and the potential for securing funding and publishing high quality scientific manuscripts. Minimum qualifications include a M.S. degree in biology, marine science or other relevant field; experience in HAB research; demonstrated communication, writing and analytical skills; and a demonstrated ability to write competitive grant proposals and scientific manuscripts. Ph.D. preferred. Please see the full position announcement at http://bit.ly/1P2sHWx. To apply: (1) submit an electronic State of Florida Employment Application Form and (2) email a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references together in a single PDF document to fwc...@gmail.com by 4/20/15. Both steps must be completed before applicants are considered. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the email address above.
