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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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Assistant Scientist
The Assistant Scientist will join the Coral Program at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, working with a team of scientists, postdocs, and students. This role focuses on developing innovative technologies and computational approaches to improve the scalability and effectiveness of coral restoration. Key responsibilities include designing and testing robotic systems, programming automated equipment for coral handling, and creating custom hardware using CAD, 3D printing, electronics, and machining. The successful candidate will integrate sensors and cameras into restoration applications, develop computer-vision models for health assessments, and analyze datasets using Python and R. The position requires translating biological challenges into engineering specifications and conducting field experiments. Required skills include a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, coding proficiency, small boat experience, and AAUS SCUBA certification.
Design, develop, and test novel robotic and semi-automated tools for coral restoration.
Program and operate robotic arms and automated equipment for coral handling and monitoring.
Create custom equipment and experimental systems using CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
Develop computer-vision and image-analysis approaches for coral identification and health assessment.
Translate biological restoration challenges into engineering specifications and scalable workflows.
Design and conduct laboratory and field experiments to evaluate restoration technologies.
Analyze biological and environmental datasets using Python, R, and other computational tools.
Lead field deployment, testing, and troubleshooting of technologies in coral nurseries and reef environments.
What we're looking for
Must possess a doctoral degree in marine science or a related field from an accredited university.
Must have at least one year of relevant postdoctoral research experience.
Must have demonstrated coding skills.
Must have experience with small boats.
Must have an AAUS SCUBA diving certification.
Must possess strong analytical, computational, and technical skills.
Demonstrated experience with Python, robotics, automation, or engineering and rapid prototyping (preferred).
Experience working with corals and reef-associated organisms, particularly coral restoration, propagation, stress physiology, or improving coral performance (preferred).
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