Postdoctoral Assoicate (Marine Biology & Ecology)

ResearQ is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Biology & Ecology at the University of Miami. The role involves supporting reef restoration projects through field and lab work, data analysis, proposal writing, and supervising students. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a related field, AAUS Dive certification, and experience with coral ecology. The position requires physical fieldwork and is only available to US citizens or residents.
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