Sr. Research Associate - Coral Reproduction
Core
Lead coral spawning and reproduction efforts at a land-based facility, including fertilization, larval rearing, settlement, and post-settlement survival, while managing research staff and supporting restoration projects.
Role type
Senior Research Associate (Coral Reproduction & Restoration)
Builds
Scalable coral restoration outcomes through larval propagation and recruitment
Domain
Marine biology / Coral reef science / Restoration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experimental design, Data collection and analysis, Personnel management, Team leadership, Scientific writing, Grant writing
Preferred skills
Scientific diving, Land-based coral nursery operations, Graduate student mentoring
Technologies
Controlled spawning systems, Indoor/outdoor propagation tanks
Responsibilities
Coordinate spawning events and larval rearing; Manage at least two Research Associates; Mentor undergraduate and MPS students; Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing; Maintain and optimize lab facilities and infrastructure.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities