Ichthyoplankton Ecologist

A.I.S. Inc.
San Diego, CA
Category Education
Job Description
A.I.S. is looking for a Ichthyoplankton Ecologist to support SWFSC California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI). The incumbent performs laboratory sorting and identification of fish and zooplankton samples, participates in at-sea sample collection, and contributes to data analysis and scientific reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with major in fisheries, oceanography, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology
  • One (1) year of related experience, or a combination totaling five (5) years of combined education and experience
  • Experience using a microscope to sort fish eggs, larvae, and paralarval cephalopods from plankton samples
  • Experience identifying fish eggs and larvae, preferably of target coastal pelagic species
  • Ability to complete required medical clearances for field work

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Vacation, sick and holiday benefits
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