Research Assistant
- Employer
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2022
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Description
Undertake a combination of seagoing fieldwork and laboratory work, specifically:
- Prepare and deploy baited longlines.
- Process catch (live release).
- Use acoustic receiver equipment to track fish movements.
- Extract DNA and amplify specific mtDNA loci.
- Maintain project equipment in good working order.
Minimum Qualification
M.Sc. in marine biology or ecology.
Preferred Qualification
M.Sc. in marine biology or ecology.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Extensive experience in the capture, tagging and live release of large marine animals.
- Extensive experience with small watercraft, including an official UAE boat captain's license.
- Prior laboratory experience with DNA extraction and PCR.
- Experience with GIS software (QGIS).
- Experience with database software (FileMaker Pro).
- Familiarity with marine-based acoustic tracking technologies.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit a cover letter explaining (a) why you are interest in this position, and (b) how you meet the experience requirements.
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Biology - (COS)
Job Close Date 31-07-2022
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant
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