July 22, 2020 — The following was released by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation:
The CFRF is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of a Full-time Research Biologist in August 2020. Applications are due by August 5, 2020.
A full description of this job opening with qualifications and application instructions is available HERE.
Overview of Position: Full-time position focusing on collaborating with the commercial fishing industry to execute pre-development fisheries monitoring surveys. The individual will also assist in other CFRF research initiatives at the direction of the Executive Director.
Timeframe and Compensation: The position will last for one year, beginning in August 2020. The research biologist will receive compensation at a rate of $48,00-$52,000/year, depending on qualifications, and benefits of paid holiday and personal time.
Scope of Work: CFRF and local commercial fishermen are conducting a suite of surveys to collect pre-construction biological and environmental data in wind farm development and reference areas. The qualified applicant will be key to the completion of these surveys, including serving as the overall project lead for a trawl-based survey.
Location: The Research Biologist will work from the CFRF office located in the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island building on the East Farm Campus of the University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI) as well as from their home office. Surveys will be one-day trips leaving from Point Judith, Newport, or Sakonnet, Rhode Island.
Qualifications: See full position description for minimum and preferred qualifications.
To Apply: Email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to twinneg@cfrfoundation.org by August 5, 2020.
Questions: Contact Teresa Winneg at twinneg@cfrfoundation.org or 401-515-4890. Please visit here for additional background information www.cfrfoundation.org.