The Pelagic Fisheries Lab, started in 2011, is dedicated to researching highly migratory species (HMS) including billfishes, sharks, and tunas, with a specialized focus on Atlantic bluefin, yellowfin, and bigeye tunas. In this lab, we are situated on the working waterfront allowing us to establish and foster unique relationships between fishers, dealers, and the scientific community. The research that we conduct and the data that we collect are very impactful as they are directly incorporated into the management directive of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), Atlantic Ocean Tropical tuna Tagging Programme (AOTTP), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this role, you will be expected to complete the responsibilities listed below and continue to contribute to some of the most prominent HMS research taking place along the Eastern Seaboard.

The Lab Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the research lab. This will include, but is not limited to assisting with the daily lab and field tasks associated with the research program, organizing field and laboratory work, assisting with project and final reports for grants, assistance with new submission of new grant proposals, peer reviewed manuscript preparation, screening and hiring of interns and temp employees, supervision of interns, assist with graduate student projects, presenting at professional meetings, and being the liaison between our lab and our collaborators throughout the Atlantic. The typical hiring range for this position is $48,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

Required:

• Master’s degree in marine biology, fisheries or comparable field
• Recruitment, leadership, and mentoring of lab employees
• Strong informal and formal communication
• Effective organization and planning
• Managing projects and budgets
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate, open to change
• Chief problem solver

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: May 17, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 22, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: May 26, 2023
Tentative start date: June 1, 2023

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).