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Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Subject: [Coral-List] Job Alert: Research Technician
We are hiring a full time research technician within the School of
Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at University of Hawai’i at
Mānoa to support research on intertidal ecology in Hawai’i and coral
reef/coastal oceanography in Okinawa, Japan. The job is posted for one
year to start, but we have several years of funding support for this
position.

RCUH ID: 225085 application link here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.rcuh.com/work/careers/__;!!HXCxUKc!z4WhW72IQXEb5pwQQHLrTGToODt_mi6gn9tQJn2OgM586PG8MxSl7FN01lwNb7sPBOMeSbiSpxlmeOfxM-04xfuQoeglmg$<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.rcuh.com/work/careers/__;!!HXCxUKc!z4WhW72IQXEb5pwQQHLrTGToODt_mi6gn9tQJn2OgM586PG8MxSl7FN01lwNb7sPBOMeSbiSpxlmeOfxM-04xfuQoeglmg$>

MONTHLY SALARY:  $4,583.33/Mon.

DUTIES:  Supports all aspects of the logistics required for near-shore
marine research in tropical intertidal and coral reef ecosystems in
local and international field sites conducted by teams of students and
faculty, including collecting organisms, seawater chemistry, SCUBA
diving, snorkeling, carrying and/or swimming with heavy equipment in
the intertidal and subtidal on coral reefs. Works with oceanographic
instruments, data entry and analysis, and travel to field sites.
Orders, ships, organizes paperwork, equipment maintenance, and applies
for permits. Manages data and conducts analysis using the statistical
program R and GitHub. Analyzes scientific samples including total
alkalinity, pH, and others. Provides oversight, guidance, and
mentorship for students, volunteers, and interns in the field,
laboratory and office. Provides training to students, volunteers and
interns. Ability to travel internationally for several months at a
time.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college
or university in Biology, Ecology, Marine Sciences, Oceanography,
Environmental Science or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Two to four (2-4) years of experience in field research
related to oceanography or marine ecology. Experience with basic
coding in R.

KNOWLEDGE: Strong knowledge of the biology or ecology of marine
systems, seawater carbonate chemistry, maintaining mesocosm
facilities, and using instrumentation typically used in coastal
oceanography and biogeochemistry research.

ABILITIES & SKILLS: Strong ability to problem-solve, work both
independently and as part of a diverse team, speak and write
effectively, and in remote field locations for weeks to months at a
time. Ability to adapt to changing working conditions. Ability to
complete multiple obligations on schedule. Must be SCUBA certified
(NAUI, PADI, etc.) and meet the standards established by the
University of Hawai‘i’s and/or program’s diver certification process
(which meets the standards set by the American Academy of Underwater
Science) and hold the current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and
Emergency Oxygen Administration, and maintain throughout duration of
employment.  Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of
personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal
driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s
Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Post
Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to complete the UH
Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks
from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS: Ability to carry more than fifty (50) pounds
in the field, be able to SCUBA dive. Ability to spend several
continuous hours in field and laboratory settings. Ability to travel
internationally for several months at a time.

POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment, employee
will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and
trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's
and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings.
Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or
procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may
lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible
termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal
penalties, etc.).

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in
oceanographic, biological, or ecological sciences or related field.
Strong knowledge of intertidal and/or coral reef ecology.

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Nyssa Silbiger, PhD
Associate Director
Uehiro Center for the Advancement of Oceanography

Associate Professor
Department of Oceanography
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
1000 Pope Road, Marine Sciences Building (MSB)
Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
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