Fulltime Research Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a communityof engaged citizens, operating as a public, student-centered, doctoral-grantingresearch university serving Mississippi, the nation, and the world. TheUniversity is dedicated to scholarship and learning, integrating students atall levels in the creation and application of knowledge through excellence inteaching, research, creative activities, outreach, and service.
USM is among the 0.05% of institutions in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity" designation. Its expanding research enterprise includes experts in polymer science and engineering, cybersecurity, digital humanities, ocean science and engineering, nursing, large event venue safety and security, psychology, business and economic development, and more.
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
This position will be located in Ocean Springs, MS at theGulf Coast Research Laboratory, a marine laboratory featuring comprehensiveresearch programs in coastal and marine biological sciences. Research programsupport includes state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and instrumentation; afleet of small and large research vessels; the GCRL Museum collection;facilities at the Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) and ThadCochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC); and the NSF I/UCRC Science Centerfor Marine Fisheries. Ocean Springs is known for its beauty, natural resources,and arts community. It is home to galleries, restaurants, and schools that areranked among the best in the state.
Center for FisheriesResearch and Development
The Center for Fisheries Research and Development is aresearch unit at the GCRL campus of USM that has been conducting fisheriesmonitoring for over 50 years. Our scientists develop and implement researchefforts that informs resource management at regional, national, andinternational levels. We work with state, federal, and community partners toensure that we understand scientific fishery needs, and focus our researchefforts on how we can promote sustainable fisheries and habitats. Our staffalso serve on assessment panels to ensure our data inform effective managementdecisions. CFRD resources include a fleet of vehicles and vessels, a flat bedtrailer, a wide array of sampling gear for invertebrates and vertebrates of alllife stages, water sampling and monitoring equipment, passive acoustictelemetry arrays, histology and ageing technology, 3-D printer, as well asequipped wet labs and dry labs
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The Centerfor Fisheries Research and Development at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratorycampus of The University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants toapply for a full-time Research Scientist position; developing, directing, and participatingin research projects relating to field based fisheries science. The ResearchScientist is expected to maintain an externally funded research program infisheries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Develops, plans, implements and manages field based fisheries science research studies in a safe manner. 
2. Writes proposals, achieves funding, and maintains research efforts through competitive grantsmanship.
3. Evaluates, analyzes and interprets scientific data. Reports data results through technical reports, manuscript development, and professional or public presentations.
4. Supervises the training, tasking, timeliness, and quality of work of technicians, scientists and other research staff on research projects.
5. Provides technical/scientific expertise to the CFRD Director, co-project leads/principal investigators (internal or external), state/federal agencies, special interest groups, and the general public.
6. Works with CFRD's financial coordinator and financial manager, USM's ORA, and other University entities to ensure compliance and regulatory mechanisms are met. Participates in outreachevents and other activities as directed. Adheres to University policies, andprocedures and performs other duties as assigned.