Research Technician- Coastal and Fisheries Ecology

  • Posted on: April 7, 2025
  • Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Overview

The Baker Lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is seeking a Research Technician to support ongoing research projects along the Alabama coast. This is a full-time, 1-year position with a 6-month probationary period, and the potential for extension based on performance and funding availability. The candidate will play a crucial role in project management, field data collection and analysis, and associated reporting.

The role offers training in ecological sampling methods (nekton surveys [seine nets, throw traps, underwater video], wetland vegetation monitoring, bivalve surveys, topographical mapping) and sample processing (benthic infauna, sediment, nekton).

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in marine science, ecology, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in ecological research and fieldwork
  • Proficiency in data entry and basic data analysis
  • Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in potentially challenging conditions
  • U.S. citizenship or residency

Preferred Qualifications (one or more of):

  • Experience in project management
  • Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and applications
  • Experience with ecological data analysis in R
  • Experience operating small vessels
  • Experience with technical writing

How to Apply

The preferred start date is June 2, 2025, but flexibility is possible for the ideal candidate. Salary is $20/hr. Interested applicants should email the following materials to Dr. Baker bakerlab@disl.edu by May 2, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately.

Please use the email subject IIJA Tech and include:

  1. A cover letter detailing your research interests and how they align with the lab’s projects
  2. A 2-page CV, including contact information for three references
  3. Unofficial academic transcripts

Please title all documents using the format “LastName_DocumentName” (e.g., “Rodriguez_CoverLetter”). Questions regarding eligibility or the application process can be directed to bakerlab@disl.edu.

Dr. Baker is committed to diversity and mentoring people from all backgrounds.