Guam Seagrass Restoration Specialist

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks a Junior Specialist to support seagrass restoration research on Guam, with field and laboratory duties, data management, and collaboration with PIs and partners. The role emphasizes field sampling, on-site data collection, and contribution to reports.

One-year, full-time appointment with travel to various locations in the Mariana Archipelago; no housing provided. Requires a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or environmental studies and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in ecology, biology, or environmental studies.
• Current Driver's License.
• Experience and effectiveness in team-based work requiring communication and leadership.
• Ability to conduct laboratory and field procedures with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field studies of water quality and seagrass habitats; conduct routine instrument maintenance.
• Assist in seagrass and macroinvertebrate surveys; snorkeling and swimming in shallow tidal water.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses of biological and soil samples; measure weights.

Skills

Fieldwork

Lab techniques

Data management

Education

Bachelor degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks a Junior Specialist to support seagrass restoration research on Guam, with field and laboratory duties, data management, and collaboration with PIs and partners. The role emphasizes field sampling, on-site data collection, and contribution to reports.

One-year, full-time appointment with travel to various locations in the Mariana Archipelago; no housing provided. Requires a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or environmental studies and a valid driver's