Senior Research Associate - Coral Reproduction

The Senior Research Associate will lead coral reproduction activities within a growing, land-based coral facility and support a dynamic portfolio of research and restoration projects. This role combines scientific leadership, experimental design, and program management, with direct responsibility for staff supervision and mentorship across multiple ongoing initiatives in coral reproduction and early life history.

What You Will Do

Lead coral spawning and reproduction efforts, coordinate spawning events, fertilization, larval rearing, settlement, and post-settlement survival, and work closely with graduate students, postdocs, and other team members on experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in coral biology, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with staff, students, and external partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in marine biology, marine ecology, coral biology, or a closely related field
• At least 5 years of experience in coral biology or closely related research, with significant hands-on experience in coral reproduction or larval propagation
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing experimental studies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Prior experience managing personnel or supervising research staff, with strong organizational and team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with staff, students, and external partners
• Documented record of scientific productivity (peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work in a leading research group focused on coral reef science and restoration
• Chance to contribute to the publication of significant results and authorship of scientific monographs
• Advancement of expertise through continued education, training, and research
• Maintenance of current knowledge of relevant developments in the field
• Ensuring all research is undertaken according to good research practice