Assistant Scientist

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/EReRecruitingApplyforaJob.pdf) . The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist to work in Miami, FL.The research will support the Gulf of Mexico Integrated Ecosystem Assessment and other socioeconomic research conducted by the SSRG designed to provide science-based management advice in a manner that is useful under current governance structures while also supporting the transition towards ecosystem-based management (EBM) in the Gulf of Mexico. The research will involve integration of ecological and human dimensions indicators and analyses to investigate relationships between ecosystem status and human well-being and/or community vulnerability. The research will also involve the implementation of participatory research methods and analysis of qualitative data to integrate local ecological knowledge into ecosystem models and other analyses. The incumbent’s research will build on ongoing efforts at SEFSC and SERO to inform the implementation of ecosystem-based-management of sub-tropical marine and coastal ecosystems.Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree in anthropology, sociology, or a related field and at least one year of relevant work-related experience. Experience with quantitative methods, qualitative and participatory research methods, statistical analysis, text analysis, and with the synthesis and analysis of social data. Strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite), the ability to work with large amounts of data, and familiarity with interdisciplinary analysis are required. Experience conducting research interviews and oral histories, the development of composite indicators, the use of existing federal and state datasets, use of SAS, STATA, SPSS or R, text analysis software, Bayesian network modeling and interdisciplinary research are advantageous for this position.Curriculum Vita and the contact information for three persons who can provide letters of recommendation are required.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A12