Opportunity in Aquaculture: Seeking an Extension Associate
Hey there! Check out this cool opportunity if you're passionate about aquaculture and making a difference in your community! The University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program is hiring an Aquaculture Extension Associate to help bolster Minnesotan and Great Lakes region fisheries.
As an Aquaculture Extension Associate, you'll manage the daily operations of the MNSG Aquaculture Lab, collaborate on extension and research projects with fish farmers, and work closely with various state, federal, and tribal partners. Your mission will be to improve aquaculture practices and Better accommodate communities' needs.
This position requires a lot of multitasking! You'll oversee multiple extension and research projects related to aquaculture, maintain permits, supervise staff, and troubleshoot operational systems in the lab. Additionally, you'll collaborate on individual research projects with other researchers, write proposals for funding, and assist with high-priority research projects.
Of course, you'll also participate in general MNSG activities like attending staff meetings, maintaining a calendar of events, and reporting work activity regularly. You'll even help write, edit, and produce important documents for Sea Grant, such as strategic plans, grant proposals, and progress reports.
Applications for this full-time position are now open! To learn more and submit your application, head over to MN Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension Associate. Don't forget to include a cover letter that highlights how your experience aligns with the job qualifications and a resume or curriculum vitae with your application.
Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is a program that brings applied water science to communities, focusing on habitat protection, ecosystem enhancement, and restoration. This position is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Sea Grant Program and receives funding from the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the University of Minnesota. MNSG partners with various organizations and is an integral member of the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network.
For more information about the Aquaculture Extension Associate position or Minnesota Sea Grant, reach out to Amy Schrank, Minnesota Sea Grant Extension Program Lead and Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator, at [email protected]. Let's make a splash in aquaculture together!
- As a part of the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program, you'll not only focus on managing aquaculture operations and collaborating with fish farmers, but also delve into the realm of science and health-and-wellness by researching and promoting healthier fish stocks as well as sustainable and nutritious seafood options for communities.
- The focus of your work extends beyond the lab; you'll also contribute to MNSG's mission of applying water science to communities by writing, editing, and producing strategic plans, grant proposals, and progress reports, thereby aiding in the health-and-wellness of the public by informing them about the importance of aquaculture and its impact on their environment and well-being.
