Please post the following. Please do NOT respond to sbechdel@hboi.fau.edu. Please use this link for who to contact for more information or how to apply: jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55093 HARBOR BRANCH Oceanographic Institute At Florida Atlantic University Job Description Position: HBOI Biological Scientist Prepared by: Greg O'Corry-Crowe Program Lead Population Biology and Behavioral Ecology Issue Date: 02/01/11 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES: Participates in multi-disciplinary research projects that involve the application of photo-ID and GIS-based analysis to assessments of marine mammal status, ecology, and behavior in Florida waters. The scientist is expected to create and maintain systems that link multi-field databases to the mapping and analysis of geospatial data, and to pursue the research needs of the Program with direct guidance from the immediate supervisor. Time allocation 1. Spatial analysis, GIS mapping (20%) 2. Database development and maintenance (20%) 3. Marine mammal photo-ID, boat-based surveys and photo analysis (60%) REPORTS TO: Program Lead DUTIES: Describe functions in terms of outcomes/results rather than method used or how a job is normally accomplished. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job: 1. Conducts research on projects approved by the supervisor, with minimal supervision. This will involve both computer and fieldwork. 2. Summarizes progress, analyses and experimental results in the form of regular detailed reports. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS essential to the satisfactory performance of the functions of the position, or other characteristics which have not otherwise been described in the position description: Job involves frequent standing. Also involves occasional walking, sitting, bending and using a computer and other electronic equipment. Requires ability to swim and participate in small-boat work. Work is performed in an internal (lab, office) environment ca. 70% of the time, and an external environment (field, at sea) ca. 30% of the time. REQUIREMENTS: 1. B.Sc., M.Sc. preferred, in Biological sciences specializing in field ecology with skills in GIS and spatial analysis. 2. Expertise in latest GIS technology, including ESRI-Arc software, necessary 3. Expertise in database development, including Microsoft Access, necessary 4. Expertise in photography preferred 5. Small boat operation skills preferred 6. A willingness to learn new techniques and/or applications, to complete individual assignments in an efficient and timely manner, and to work as a team member is expected. *Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), identify essential functions of a job required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for reasonable accommodations to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration. **Note: For purposes of ADA, these functions are marginal only to individuals covered under the ADA who are unable to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation because of a covered disability. Please use this link for how to apply: jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55093