Opportunity

Ocean Career: Research Technician at the Archer Benthic Ecology Lab

The Benthic Ecology Lab at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking to hire one Research Technician beginning January 2023. The successful applicant will assist Dr. Archer on multiple projects focused on invasive species (Invasive carp) and the ecology of biogenic habitats (e.g., oyster reefs, seagrass beds, and sponge grounds).

The successful applicant will join a growing lab that uses a wide variety of approaches (e.g., food web ecology, bioacoustics) to examine how habitat-forming species influence the world around them and how human activities influence the health and function of these habitats. The position will involve a combination of field, lab, and computer-based work.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate oyster reef sampling for Louisiana’s Marine Biodiversity Observatory Network
  • Assist graduate students with field work on oyster reefs and artificial reefs
  • Obtain, process, and assist with analysis of contaminants in invasive carp
  • Oversee the organization of communal lab spaces
  • Manual and automated review of passive acoustic recordings
  • Assist with data entry, organization, and analysis
  • Attend lab meetings
  • Contribute to peer reviewed publications as appropriate

Qualifications

Required

  • Comfortable working outdoors in and around water
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • The skills and certifications necessary to operate and trailer LUMCON small vessels – or the willingness to quickly obtain these skills
  • Familiarity with data management
  • Experience coding in R
  • Organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Interest in mentoring student interns

Desired

  • Familiarity with coastal Gulf of Mexico flora and fauna
  • Experience with passive acoustic data
  • Experience coding in python
  • Interest in authoring or coauthoring scientific publications
  • Ability to quickly obtain scientific diving certification

Duration and Start Date

This position is available beginning as early as January 1st, 2023 and is 1 year in duration with the possibility of extension depending upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Location

The position will be based at the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA.

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

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