Scientific Diver

Duties for Scientific Diver at the ESC:
Scientific lead for turtle conservation and monitoring project, which includes:
Communication of data requirements and scientific protocols to multiple survey teams.

Standardization of data collected from multiple survey teams.

Compiling data and findings from statistical analyses into regular reports to be. submitted to project funders and government partners.

Communicate project data, results and findings to stake holders, which includes government partners and project funders.

Being responsible for producing scientific publications from our turtle monitoring and conservation project.

Work closely with department management to ensure smooth and efficient running of the project.

Provide diving support to other department research activities, this includes:
Deployment and retrieval of marine monitoring equipment (ex: ADCP RCM’s).

Assist with the field work in a coral relocation project by participating in regular coral outplanting and monitoring expeditions.

Regular offshore trips on the departments research vessel.

Assist other research sampling activities that may involve diving, for example, coastal water sediment collection etc.

**Qualifications**:

- Professional level diving qualification, equivalent to PADI divemaster level
- Master degree holder in a marine biology related field
- Ability to lead scientific publications from ideation phase, through experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, manuscript writing and publication through rigorous peer review

Required Documents
**Academic**:

- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

**Benefits**:
**Academic**:

- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply