Graduate Research Assistant I - 992364

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Primary Purpose:

Participates in the design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research projects directly aligned with the educational goals of the student and the Oceanographic Center.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  $25,000.00

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. May participate in the publication of significant results.
4. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
2. Database and data entry skills.
3. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly.
4. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project.
5. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
6. Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Must obtain within three (3) days of hire a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card (only required for boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988 as per State of Florida Law).
2. SCUBA certification.
3. Must obtain within four (4) weeks of hire an AAUS certification.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: Biology or related science

Required Experience: 1. Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment.
2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Completion of a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG AUX) Boating Safety course..

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

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NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.