Sr. Ichthyoplankton Ecologist

A.I.S. Inc.
San Diego, CA
Job Description
A.I.S. is seeking a Sr. Ichthyoplankton Ecologist to support the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) Ichthyoplankton Ecology Program at the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center.

Requirements

  • PhD with prior experience serving as Chief Scientist on research cruises or Master's degree plus two (2) years
  • 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 (Northern Anchovy, Pacific Sardine, Pacific Hake, Jack Mackerel, Pacific Mackerel)
  • Ability to complete required medical clearances for field work

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Vacation
  • Sick and holiday benefits
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