Job Description
Salary:
$0.00 Hourly Location:
Sarasota, Florida, United States Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
00856 Division:
Marine Mammal Science Opening Date:
06/08/2026 Closing Date:
6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Work to create methods of public engagement in animal-oriented science and research at a public aquarium. This position is a Project-based capacity for OPS and will be paid via a $10K stipend over 4 pay periods (PP), $2.5K in PP 13,14,15,16.
Examples of Duties Determining best practices and design to promote this engagement Identifying appropriate equipment and facility design for guest access through collaborations with facility, research, and educational staff Setting up, when possible, equipment that provides animal, staff, and guest access to new research paradigms Engage in networking/outreach/collaboration management on funded and unfunded research projects with PI Assist faculty with primary research, including documenting and organizing for ready use all sessions, data, methods, and other research materials on a daily and weekly basis Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications MS in Marine Mammal Science At least one year of animal-oriented research experience Have experience performing general laboratory techniques Be reliable Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Communicate clearly verbally and in writing Preferred Qualifications Previous experience or training in a similar assignment, preferred Evidence of prior scientific productivity, including but not limited to co-authorship on manuscripts, attendance of scientific conferences, contribution to laboratory work Marine mammal experience All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future. New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
