Marine Mammal Research Associate III

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's CIMAS is seeking a full-time Research Associate III to support marine mammal research under NOAA SEFSC in the Southeast region and field sites in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean.

The role emphasizes data collection, management, and collaborative teamwork, with responsibilities including vessel and aerial survey support and coordinated field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences or related field with strong data management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team on complex tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication; field and lab coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support marine mammal abundance, demographics, and movement research.
• Collect, manage, and curate research data and samples.
• Assist with vessel operation or aerial survey coordination as needed.
• Collaborate across NOAA SEFSC Marine Mammal and Turtle Division on field activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Organization skills

Problem solving

Communication (oral & written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences

Tools

Database management

Small vessel operation

Job description

The University of Miami's CIMAS is seeking a full-time Research Associate III to support marine mammal research under NOAA SEFSC in the Southeast region and field sites in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean.

The role emphasizes data collection, management, and collaborative teamwork, with responsibilities including vessel and aerial survey support and coordinated field activities.