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Molecular Geneticist - Aquaculture Science Advisement
URL: http://oceanassoc.com
Company / Organization: Ocean Associates Inc.
Type: Part-time
City: La Jolla
State or Country if outside US: CA.
Application Deadline: 30-Nov-18
Description:
Molecular Geneticist - Aquaculture Science Advisement Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Molecular Geneticist to provide support to the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center's Genetics, Physiology and Aquaculture program (SWFSC-GPA)). OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. This position will support theSWFSC-GPA and NOAA's Office of Aquaculture with science synthesis, communication, and specific genetics expertise in a wide range of science, management, and international issues pertaining to marine aquaculture. DUTIES The Individual shall provide the following services: Provide advice on answering questions and concerns regarding the genetic effects of escaped or intentionally released fish on wild populations. Evaluate and be a resource for the OMEGA model to help move it from development to operation, and to answer specific questions related to industry management and regulation. The purpose of the OMEGA model is to use the best available science to understand the genetic effects of escaped fish on wild populations and the implications in terms of industry management, economic viability of aquaculture operations, and policy making. This involves finding a defensible solution for an approach to broodstock management that is also environmentally sustainable in terms of presenting a risk to wild fish that is acceptably low. Develop case studies for candidate aquaculture species. Provide guidance on populating model scenarios with operations assumptions and available data for wild populations. Advise the team on all aspects of aquaculture operations and ecological and genetic components of model. Understand and apply the available data for candidate aquaculture species and, more broadly, available research to inform model assumptions. Review and prepare documents and other materials related to the implementing aquaculture aspects of the National Ocean Policy. Other Duties Include: Produce a report documenting analyses performed, model performance, and suggested actions. Produce a report documenting case study results and conclusions from a sensitivity analysis of model scenarios to identify priority areas for further research. Produce a report including summary of reviewed and prepared documents. Travel is anticipated Average estimated hours per week are 20 to 25. Start Date: October 1, 2018 Location: La Jolla, CA Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Selected individual(s) must have the following minimum qualifications: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a clearly in a related field of study with emphasis in molecular biology, population genetics, evolutionary biology, forensic science or a clearly related field and a minimum of four (4) years demonstrated field capability and related directly to the individual task order. Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with a major clearly in a related field of study with emphasis in molecular biology population genetics, evolutionary biology, forensic science or a clearly related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. Additional required qualifications include: Thorough knowledge of US marine aquaculture policy as it pertains to genetics of finfish and invertebrates. Expertise in study design and application of the Offshore Marine Escapes Genetics Assessment (OMEGA) model. Expertise in population genetics of marine fish and invertebrates. Expertise is developing genetic management protocols for fish and invertebrate aquaculture. Additional preferred qualifications include: Experience participating in multi-agency marine species recovery planning Expertise in completing scientific analyses and publishing results in scientific journals Experience in presenting results in public forums
Point of Contact: http://oceanassoc.com