Graduate Research Assistant I - 992402

Primary Purpose Participates in the design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research projects directly aligned with the educational goals of the student and the Oceanographic Center. Job Category Exempt Hiring Range 20,000.00 Pay Basis Annually Subject to Grant Funding? Yes Essential Job Functions Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. May participate in the publication of significant results. Advances expertise through education, training, and or research experience. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of ArcGis and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Database and data entry skills. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and work routines quickly. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature. Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats. Required Certifications/Licenses Must obtain within three (3) days of hire a 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). Required Education Bachelor's Degree Major (if required: Biology or related science Required Experience Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center. Preferred Qualifications Completion of a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG AUX) Boating Safety course. Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions Nova Southwestern 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. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nova Southeastern University