Academic Wage-Salaried: Faculty Research Assistant

Job Details

The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station is seeking a salaried Academic Wage: Faculty Research Assistant. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.
The Faculty Research Assistant position directly supports the mission of the COMES department which focuses on sustainability of marine resources and fisheries and best uses and safety of seafood including marine aquaculture products. The Research Assistant will contribute to the objectives of the USDA-ARS Pacific Shellfish Research Unit and the project “Improving the Sustainability and Productivity of Shellfish Culture in Pacific Estuaries” which includes examining the role of biotic and abiotic stressors in successful culture of oysters and the role of shellfish as habitat for other fish and invertebrates in the estuarine environment.

The research assistant will contribute to projects investigating the physiological and molecular genetic responses of shellfish to abiotic and biotic stressors in the lab and the field using genetic and ‘omics methodologies. The Incumbent is expected to process and analyze data with appropriate statistical tools, assist with conducting laboratory and field experiments including deploying instruments to track environmental conditions in the field, and report research findings.

This position is located in Newport, Oregon and the incumbent will be part of a team working with project investigators at OSU and USDA-ARS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aquatic Sciences, Genetics, Fisheries and Wildlife, Molecular Biology, Marine Sciences or other related field

Experience with molecular biology methods including nucleic acid extractions, PCR and electrophoresis.

Familiarity with the collection, organization, and statistical analysis of data.

Good communication and collaboration skills

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

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