Single Marine Program Specialist NF3 Regular Full-Time
U.S. Marine Corps
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Assistant Marine Scientist
State of South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$70,090 - $68,548
per year
Type
Full-Time
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May 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping a state research team study shellfish like oysters, including fieldwork in coastal areas, lab analysis, data management, and writing reports or grant proposals.
It suits someone with a strong science background who enjoys hands-on outdoor work in marine environments and has experience leading small teams or projects.
Ideal candidates are independent thinkers comfortable with boats, swimming, and year-round field tasks in South Carolina's estuaries.
Key Requirements
- Ph.D. in biology, marine science, or related field
- At least one peer-reviewed publication demonstrating writing skills
- Experience in molluscan ecological research, including experimental design, sample collection, and data analysis
- Knowledge of oyster reef ecology and estuarine environments, preferably in South Carolina
- Strong skills in communication, leadership, quantitative analysis, organization, computer use, and interpersonal relations
- Ability to work independently and on multi-disciplinary teams
- Physical capability to swim, lift heavy objects, work year-round in the field, and operate small vessels in inshore waters
Full Job Description
The successful candidate will join our Shellfish Research Team at the Marine Resources Research Institute to assist with our Section’s work related to molluscan ecology, oyster reef mapping, oyster restoration, living shorelines and shellfish aquaculture.
Specific duties will include laboratory and field research, data collection and analysis, biological sample collection and data management, preparation of reports and presentations, authoring technical manuscripts, coordination and supervision of team personnel, proposal preparation, and budget management.
Some projects will include work on multi-disciplinary teams.
Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biology, marine science, or a closely related field.
Individuals should have demonstrated abilities to conduct applied molluscan ecological research including experimental design, sample collection, data acquisition, management and analyses, as well as manuscript and report preparation.
Experience working in tidal creeks and estuarine environments and knowledge of South Carolina oyster reef ecology preferred.
Experience with population and community ecological analyses preferred as well. Publication record required; successful grant funding record preferred.
Applicants must also have knowledge of current molluscan research needs and the capability to work independently as well as effectively on teams.
Strong communication, leadership, quantitative, organizational, computer, writing and inter-personal skills required.
Ability to swim, lift heavy objects and be comfortable working in the field on a year-round basis; ability to safely and effectively operate small (<24ft) vessels in inshore waters preferred.
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