<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><img src="cid:ii_kt1temcm0" alt="image.png" width="412" height="63"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Ocean Technology Research Program
of Mote Marine Laboratory has an opening for a full-time, Staff
Scientist/Program Manager. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, DSc, or
equivalent in ocean science & engineering with experience in
instrumentation for the marine environment. Experience in interdisciplinary
research, biogeochemical measurements and instrumentation, optics, autonomous
instrument platforms, and/or ocean observing systems will be advantageous. The
successful candidate must have a demonstrated capability to conceive, design
and implement instrumentation or device intended for an application in their
field of study. Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, optical or computer
technology will be a rated metric in the selection process. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will manage an existing small
engineering and ocean technology team and will be responsible for identifying
additional personnel needs. The new program manager will interact with optical
instrument developers, apply existing instrumentation on autonomous platforms
(Webb gliders) and fixed stations, to research questions involving Harmful
Algal Blooms under existing projects, lead the migration of existing instruments
to additional generations and novel platforms, participate in regional and
national activities supporting the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing
System, manage and enhance Mote’s existing Sarasota Operations – Coastal Ocean
Observing System (SO-COOL), develop new instrumentation, and procure grants in
support of his/her specific areas of interest. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Mote envisions significant growth
of its Ocean Technology Research Program to include innovations in sensor
development, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of
the evolution of its current Sarasota, FL campus into an International Marine
Science, Technology and Innovation Park.
The position also affords the opportunity for hosting of visiting
scientists, interactions with scientists from multiple disciplines at Mote, oversight
of student interns and volunteers. Mote Scientists may serve as Courtesy
Faculty at various colleges and universities, as well as sharing information to
the public to enhance understanding about Mote’s Ocean Technology Research. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Mote is an independent,
not-for-profit, 501 C(3) research and education institution. The hire will be
at the Staff Scientist (Assistant Professor equivalent) level with the
opportunity to advance to Senior Scientist (Full Professor equivalent). As a
Staff Scientist, the successful candidate is expected to report findings in
significant peer reviewed professional publications and participate in
professional organizations and meetings.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Technical questions regarding
this position may be sent to Kevin Claridge, Vice President of Sponsored
Research and Coastal Policy Programs at <a href="mailto:kclaridge@mote.org">kclaridge@mote.org</a>. However, interested applicants must submit as
a single electronic file in pdf format including, 1) a cover letter, 2) full resume
or CV with complete publications list (accepted, in press, and in review), 3) a
statement of research interests, and 4) the names and contact information for
three references to <a href="mailto:HumanResources@mote.org">HumanResources@mote.org</a>.
Alternatively, a single package of all requested elements may be submitted to
Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway,
Sarasota, FL 34236. Review of
applications will begin October 1, 2021 and will close when filled. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected category. We
are interested in every qualified candidate who is a U.S. citizen or otherwise eligible
to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this
time. The starting salary will be commensurate with experience, with a generous
benefits package but we are especially interested in early career engineers who
will continue to grow with our expanding Ocean Technology Research Program.<span></span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Kevin Claridge<br>Vice President<br>Sponsored Research and Coastal Policy Programs<br>1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236<br>O:(941) 388-4441 ext 275<br>C:(941) 702-0099<br><div><a href="mailto:kclaridge@mote.org" target="_blank">kclaridge@mote.org</a></div><div><u><font color="#000120"></font></u><a href="http://mote.org" target="_blank"><img alt="mote.org" src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=13cU8WzMvAnyYUGvRbGeg2qnUJ0EUIU81&revid=0B2hKdo4RRLvgcDBZL1I3R1V0QngvTmJnUWFyOUh2MFh5Mzd3PQ"></a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>