ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC

Associate Research Scientist
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Serve as researcher for the Keys Fisheries Research Section's Restoration Ecology Program at the South Florida Regional Lab in Marathon, Florida. Manage the operation, maintenance and genetic inventory of an in-water coral nursery and oversee adherence to permits and protocols and reporting requirements. Develop and serve as PI on projects both grant funded and focused on the restoration of Florida's subtropical ecosystems and support other FWRI Restoration Ecology Program projects as needed. Lead scientific studies related to restoration of benthic habitat and communities and oversee award administration and project implementation.

Minimum

Qualifications:
8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred

Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following

qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the marine biological sciences and four years of professional experience related to the position responsibilities and duties. A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience. Preference may also be given to candidates that have demonstrated experience developing, leading and implementing coral research and/or monitoring projects and a publication record of peer-reviewed manuscripts.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.

As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. Health Premiums $25.00
- Single / $90.00
- Family Biweekly No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly Retirement Plan Options State University and College Tuition Waiver Program On the Job Trainings Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.