Shellfish Positions Available

Post-Doctoral Position, Gulf Shellfish Institute, Florida (USA): The successful candidate (post doc) will work on research grants awarded to GSI that will increase our knowledge of shellfish aquaculture science and environmental restoration. The position requires travel to study sites and working with industry cooperators to obtain the necessary data (must have own transportation). In addition to the grant funded work, the post doc will also assist with applied research at a local commercial bivalve hatchery. The post doc will work as an independent contractor; there are no fringe benefits. The duration of current funding is two years, but the position may be continued as additional funding becomes available.  Responsibilities and Duties: Ability to communicate and coordinate sampling schedule with industry collaborators • Travel to study sites throughout Florida; expenses to be reimbursed • Work with industry cooperators to collect necessary data • Assist commercial hatchery with research on algae culture and seed production • Data analysis • Report writing • Proposal writing • Publication of results • Presentations at national meetings • Represent GSI at stakeholder meetings.  Qualifications: • Ph.D. in aquaculture, environmental, marine or aquatic sciences • Research experience in shellfish aquaculture • Demonstrated grant funding experience • A commitment to achieving the mission of GSI • Must be reliable, self-motivated and willing to work independently.  Compensation: The starting base salary for this position is $40,000 per year. This can be augmented with additional grant funding. There are no fringe benefits. For More Information: Contact Dr. Bruce Barber, Executive Director [email protected] or visit our web site: www.gulfshellfishinstitute.org.  To Apply: Send a resume with a list of three professional references and their contact information to: Dr. Bruce Barber, Executive Director [email protected] (posted 10/31/18)

Shellfish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Marine Resources Program (USA):  The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)'s Marine Resources Program is recruiting for a Shellfish Biologist in Newport, Oregon. This is a permanent position responsible for assisting the shellfish and estuary habitat assessment project which generates quantitative data to describe shellfish communities in selected bays and estuaries throughout Oregon. The project has a total of 4 permanent staff who conduct research and assessment of Oregon’s marine / estuarine shellfish and estuarine habitat resources. A description of the position responsibilities and preferred experience is listed below. Applications due by November 30, 2018 at 5pm PST.  To view the announcement and apply for the position, please follow the link to the Shellfish Biologist position on the ODFW website: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr/docs/102618.pdf. (posted 10/30/18)

Assistant Professor, Fisheries and Mariculture, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi (USA): The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M AgriLife Research has an outstanding opportunity for a strategic full-time joint appointment position as Assistant Professor of Fisheries and Mariculture. This position will be funded by the Chancellor's Research Initiative as a transformational hire of benefit to various collaborative entities within the Texas A&M System investigating aquaculture genetics.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in support of PhD and Masters programs, and teach and advise graduate and undergraduate researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide day-to-day scientific, technical, and organizational leadership within his/her research team, and be willing to advance IP considerations to ensure optimal long-term patent protection.  Required Qualifications: PhD in applicable field; At least four years' experience in working in the field of aquaculture genetics research; A strong record of grantsmanship and publication; and Demonstrate a commitment to high quality research and teaching in a collaborative environment.   Preferred Qualifications: Experience in culture and marine molluscan shellfish.  TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/Job_Opportunities/ To be considered for the position, all requested documents must be uploaded. Cover letter describing qualifications, research and teaching interests; Curriculum vitae; and Names and contact information of four references.  The position will remain open until a finalist is selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to April 2019. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact the Human Resources Department at (361) 825-2630 or [email protected].  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.   Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. (posted 10/30/18)

Tenure Track Faculty Position, Mariculture, University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA): The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in mariculture to complement CFOS’ breadth of expertise in fisheries and ocean sciences. Mariculture is defined here as the enhancement, restoration and farming of shellfish and seaweeds. This position will receive nine months of state support annually and will be stationed in Kodiak, Alaska at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. Created by the Alaska legislature in 1981, the mission of this center is to increase the value of Alaska's fishing industry and marine resources through research, technological development, education and service. We invite applicants with mariculture-related research experience, who will further the mission and strengths of the College. This faculty appointment is intended to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, although outstanding candidates at a higher rank will be considered. This position is part of a broader campaign to hire up to ten faculty across disciplines to enhance research, teaching, and service in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mariculture/aquaculture, marine biology, fisheries, oceanography, or closely related discipline, and preferably have post-doctoral and teaching experience. The position requires research, education and service that support Alaska’s ocean resources and the human communities that rely upon them. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses and/or develop specialty mariculture-related courses for the graduate and undergraduate academic programs, develop a vigorous externally funded mariculture-related research program, and mentor graduate students. Interested applicants should submit (1) a brief cover letter, (2) a statement of interest that outlines their qualifications for this position and includes a research plan, teaching interests, and outreach plans, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) contact information for at least three professional references (address, email and phone number). Applications must be submitted to Job #510378 at http://alaska.edu/jobs/. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than January 8, 2019 by 11:55PM Alaska Standard Time. For questions about these positions, please contact Dr. Brenda Konar, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] (posted 10/4/18)

Director and Research Professor, Grand Isle Oyster Research Laboratory, Louisiana Sea Grant (USA):  Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) is recruiting a Director of Grand Isle Oyster Research Laboratory (GIORL) at the rank of Research Professor, that includes an adjunct appointment in the School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University.  GIORL has both research and commercial-scale larval rearing capabilities and is the largest oyster research lab along the United States’ Gulf of Mexico coast, based on larval rearing capacity. The facility’s capabilities include state-of-the-art seawater filtration and algal production systems capable of commercial-scale larval rearing capacity for oyster research and industry demonstration projects including experimental and grow-out of research farms (http://www.laseagrant.org/outreach/oyster-research-lab/ ).  The Grand Isle Oyster Research Laboratory is a collaborative venture with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) to support oyster resource rehabilitation efforts and assist with development of an off-bottom aquaculture segment of the Louisiana oyster industry.  The collaboration between LDWF and Louisiana Sea Grant is to increase the overall oyster aquaculture knowledge, skills, and abilities of the oyster industry. In addition, LSG under the leadership of the GIORL Director will conduct necessary oyster hatchery research to improve hatchery-based oyster production methods, including all technical aspects of producing oyster larvae and seed in the Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery including but not limited to algal production, oyster broodstock maintenance and larval rearing, and operation of a re-circulating water system.  Collaboration between LSG through the GIORL Director and the research community will also support research to develop and maintain broodstocks for the production of oysters with improved growth and disease resistance and best adapted to local current and future conditions. The Research Professor is an annual appointment (twelve months) in Louisiana Sea Grant College Program at LSU, with an adjunct appointment in the School of Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) at LSU. The position is 40% research and 40% extension, along with 20% administration duties associated with GIORL. Candidates should have a PhD in life sciences with publications and research experience to qualify for Graduate Faculty Status.  The Director is expected to serve on graduate student committees as member and major professor; advise students as requested and contribute to the graduate program at RNR. The Director will also be responsible for supervising Sea Grant staff that support the GIORL and the Voisin Oyster Hatchery operations. The office domicile is two days per week at LSU; and three days at GIORL, which includes housing provided by Sea Grant. APPLICATIONS: Position is currently open and will continue to remain open until suitable candidates have been selected. Applicants should apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU  Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.  Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. (posted 10/2/18)