What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFRD Research Scientist position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a community
of engaged citizens, operating as a public, student-centered, doctoral-granting
research university serving Mississippi, the nation, and the world. The
University is dedicated to scholarship and learning, integrating students at
all levels in the creation and application of knowledge through excellence in
teaching, research, creative activities, outreach, and service.
USM is among the 0.05% of institutions in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity” designation. Its expanding research enterprise includes experts in polymer science and engineering, cybersecurity, digital humanities, ocean science and engineering, nursing, large event venue safety and security, psychology, business and economic development, and more.
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
This position will be located in Ocean Springs, MS at the
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, a marine laboratory featuring comprehensive
research programs in coastal and marine biological sciences. Research program
support includes state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and instrumentation; a
fleet of small and large research vessels; the GCRL Museum collection;
facilities at the Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) and Thad
Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC); and the NSF I/UCRC Science Center
for Marine Fisheries. Ocean Springs is known for its beauty, natural resources,
and arts community. It is home to galleries, restaurants, and schools that are
ranked among the best in the state.
Center for Fisheries
Research and Development
The Center for Fisheries Research and Development is a
research unit at the GCRL campus of USM that has been conducting fisheries
monitoring for over 50 years. Our scientists develop and implement research
efforts that informs resource management at regional, national, and
international levels. We work with state, federal, and community partners to
ensure that we understand scientific fishery needs, and focus our research
efforts on how we can promote sustainable fisheries and habitats. Our staff
also serve on assessment panels to ensure our data inform effective management
decisions. CFRD resources include a fleet of vehicles and vessels, a flat bed
trailer, a wide array of sampling gear for invertebrates and vertebrates of all
life stages, water sampling and monitoring equipment, passive acoustic
telemetry arrays, histology and ageing technology, 3-D printer, as well as
equipped wet labs and dry labs
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Center
for Fisheries Research and Development at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
campus of The University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants to
apply for a full-time Research Scientist position; developing, directing, and participating
in research projects relating to field based fisheries science. The Research
Scientist is expected to maintain an externally funded research program in
fisheries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, plans, implements and manages field based fisheries science research studies in a safe manner.
- Writes proposals, achieves funding, and maintains research efforts through competitive grantsmanship.
- Evaluates, analyzes and interprets scientific data. Reports data results through technical reports, manuscript development, and professional or public presentations.
- Supervises the training, tasking, timeliness, and quality of work of technicians, scientists and other research staff on research projects.
- Provides technical/scientific expertise to the CFRD Director, co-project leads/principal investigators (internal or external), state/federal agencies, special interest groups, and the general public.
- Works with CFRD’s financial
coordinator and financial manager, USM’s ORA, and other University
entities to ensure compliance and regulatory mechanisms are met. Participates in outreach
events and other activities as directed. Adheres to University policies, and
procedures and performs other duties as assigned.