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As a key member of the research team, you will analyze benthic faunal samples to generate species abundance and biomass data. You will conduct laboratory analyses, including sample preparation, microscopy, and novel image analysis techniques. Additionally, you will assist faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students in planning and executing field sampling campaigns, both coastal and offshore. This role requires operating, deploying, and maintaining scientific equipment necessary for benthic sampling, as well as providing technical training and mentorship to students in field and laboratory methods.
You will manage, organize, and maintain research datasets, assist with preliminary data analysis, and contribute to data quality assurance. It is essential to maintain laboratory safety protocols and ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements while overseeing the inventory of laboratory supplies, field gear, and research equipment. You will also provide occasional support for outreach programs, workshops, and teaching laboratories.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyzing benthic faunal samples to generate species abundance and biomass data.
- Conduct laboratory analyses including sample preparation, microscopy, and novel image analysis techniques.
- Assist faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students in planning and executing field sampling campaigns, including coastal and offshore research.
- Operate, deploy, and maintain scientific equipment required for benthic sampling.
- Provide technical training and mentorship to students in field and laboratory methods.
- Manage, organize, and maintain research datasets; assist with preliminary data analysis and contribute to data quality assurance.
- Maintain laboratory safety protocols and ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee inventory of laboratory supplies, field gear, and research equipment.
- Provide occasional support for outreach programs, workshops, and teaching laboratories.
Key Interactions
Internal:
- Head of Science Facilities
- Academic marine research and operational support staff at SMSRC
- UKF students
- SMSRC Ocean Literacy, Impact and Partnerships team
- UKF operational staff (communications, partnerships, engagements, finance and procurement)
External:
- External visitors and students
- Contractors and logistics providers
Qualification & Experience
- A Master’s degree in Marine Science, Oceanography, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in benthic fauna identification, marine fieldwork, and laboratory research.
Skills & Competencies
Essential:
- Experience in benthic fauna community analysis.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in data collection and record keeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and technical staff.
- Willingness to travel and participate in fieldwork, including research cruises and coastal sampling trips.
- Fluent English.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an academic or research institute setting.
- Experience mentoring students or supporting classroom/teaching labs.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Certifications such as SCUBA diving, boating safety, or laboratory safety training.
- Experience working in international or cross-cultural research environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Experience working in the Gulf Region.
