Graduate Research Assistant I

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Job Title:

Graduate Research Assistant I - 993878

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:

Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20,000.00

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?:

Yes

Essential Job Functions:

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of
tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
2. Under stands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. May participate in the publication of significant results.
4. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research
experience.
5. Prepares supplies and equipment for projects.
6. Orders supplies andequipment when needed.
7. Performs other duties a s assigned or required.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook.
2. Datab ase and data entry skills.
3. Ability to utilize or learn to utiliz e software relevant to the research
program, new research methods and, work routines quickly.
4. Ability to attain required certification for applicable researc h program
or project.
5. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
6. Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats.
7. Ability to learn underwa tter benthic survey methodologies.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

1. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued
Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card (only required for
boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988 as per State
of Florida Law).
2. SCUBA certific ation.
3. AAUS certification.
4. Driver's license.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required):

Biology or related science

Required Experience:

1. Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific
research environment.
2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Halmos
College of Arts and Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Boating Safety course.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.