University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Shellfish Aquaculture Research Manager

PORT ARANSAS, TX · Contract

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About the role

  • This position will play a central role in establishing infrastructure for oyster broodstock conditioning, larval culture, and spat nursery production, with an emphasis on Crassostrea virginica.
  • Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
  • Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the scientific tasks related to the development of Texas triploid oyster lines. This will include design and implementation of captive breeding and spat production protocols, as well as experimentation on diploid, triploid and tetraploid genetic lines.
  • Manage the scientific tasks related to the development of Texas triploid oyster lines.
  • This will include design and implementation of captive breeding and spat production protocols, as well as experimentation on diploid, triploid and tetraploid genetic lines.
  • The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  • Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in oyster aquaculture, including: broodstock management, larval culture and settlement, and nursery production
  • Hands-on experience with hatchery system design and operation
  • Strong knowledge of water quality management and aquaculture systems engineering
  • Experience with algal culture techniques
  • Proven ability to work independently while coordinating across interdisciplinary teams
  • A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
  • If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
  • You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  • Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Nice to have

  • Experience designing or commissioning aquaculture or hatchery facilities
  • Familiarity with Gulf of Mexico oyster systems and environmental conditions
  • Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
  • Knowledge of disease management and biosecurity in shellfish hatcheries
  • Record of applied research, industry collaboration, or technology transfer
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Skills

  • Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2028 ----
  • Job Details:
  • General Notes
  • Initial appointment:
  • 2-3 years, with potential for renewal based on performance and funding

Compensation

  • The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  • The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
  • This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
  • The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
  • equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
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