[Biology-U-L] Job Opportunity - Artificial Reef Monitoring - Carlsbad, CA

[Biology Undergraduate List]

Hi All,
We will be hiring a career, full time employee to assist with the SONGS
artificial kelp reef mitigation monitoring project in Carlsbad, California. We
are looking for somebody who is an experienced diver, but can also meticulously
work with large datasets. Please forward this to anybody who you fell might be a
good candidate for the position. Any questions about the job can be directed to
me.

Thanks again for your continued help!
-David

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David Huang
University of California , Santa Barbara
Marine Science Institute - Carlsbad Field Office
2270 Camino Vida Roble
Suite D
Carlsbad, CA 92009
ph: 760-438-5375
email: huang at lifesci.ucsb.edu


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Website URL:
http://jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=182846

Job Number
20080106

Job Open Date
02-22-2008

Job Close Date
03-06-2008

Payroll Title Name
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOC I

Job Location
Carlsbad, California

Department
MSI-Marine Science Institute

End Date/Contingencies for Grant Funding
Position dependent upon grant funding. Current funding ends 12/31/09 with
possibility of extension.

Salary
$2905.00/mo

Percentage of full-time
100%

Days
Monday - Friday

Hours
8am - 5pm

Summary of Job Duties
Under general supervision, provides field and laboratory support for a long-term
study investigating the performance of an artificial reef used to mitigate the
loss of kelp forest habitat caused by the operation of the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station.
Minimum Requirements 	College training in biology or ecology, research SCUBA
certification with
extensive diving experience. Knowledge of the natural history and identification
of the common algae, invertebrates and fish inhabiting southern California kelp
forests. Ability to follow protocols with attention to details. Experience
towing, launching, and navigating (using differential GPS) small (~22')
research boats. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with experience in the use of
shop tools. Familiar with the use of common laboratory equipment and protocols,
including microscopes, dissection, and the preservation of biological samples.
Experience working with PC computers and large relational datasets.

Special Conditions of Employment
*Maintain a valid CA driver's license and a clean DMV record
*Satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check
*Research SCUBA certification, 60ft minimum.
*Able to lift heavy objects and endure the physical demands of an ambitious
diving schedule.
*Nitrox scuba certified
*Basic boating certificate from the California Department of
Boating and Waterways, or an equivalent certification.
Position dependent upon grant funding. Current funding ends 12/31/09 with
possibility of extension.