Urchin Aquaculture Technical Assistant: Port Orford
Full Time
Port Orford, OR 97465
Posted
Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week or up to 40 hours per week on a term off) Urchin Aquaculture Technical Assistant at the COMES – Port Orford Field Station with Oregon State University (OSU).
Sea urchin roe or “uni” is a seafood delicacy that supports commercial fisheries around the world and is also a traditional food of indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest. Locally, expanding populations of purple sea urchins have decimated many Oregon kelp beds, resulting in expansive “urchin barrens”. Urchins sourced from barrens typically have poor roe quality with low market value. Collecting low-value urchins from resource-poor environments and “fattening” them in land- based tanks to improve roe (gonad) quality/quantity is one strategy to regain market value.
Sea urchin roe or “uni” is a seafood delicacy that supports commercial fisheries around the world and is also a traditional food of indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest. Locally, expanding populations of purple sea urchins have decimated many Oregon kelp beds, resulting in expansive “urchin barrens”. Urchins sourced from barrens typically have poor roe quality with low market value. Collecting low-value urchins from resource-poor environments and “fattening” them in land- based tanks to improve roe (gonad) quality/quantity is one strategy to regain market value.
We are seeking to fill one student employee position based at Oregon State University’s Port Orford Field Station to assist with research
examining the use of the red seaweed Pacific dulse (
Palmaria mollis) as a food source to enhance purple sea urchin (
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) roe quantity/quality in land-based tanks.
The student employee can expect to:
- Obtain hands-on experience with land-based marine seaweed and sea urchin husbandry and aquaculture
- Gain an understanding of the role of sea urchins in the coastal marine ecosystem;
- Obtain hands-on experience fabricating marine aquaculture systems (e.g. plumbing, water filtration, etc.)
- Gain an understanding of the marine seaweed and sea urchin aquaculture industry in California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
- Interact with interested stakeholders including other students, commercial fishers, aquaculturists, local government, local Tribes, etc.
Position Duties:
- 40%: Perform daily husbandry tasks to ensure sea urchins and seaweed are healthy and cultures systems operate properly at the Port of Port Orford and Port of Bandon field sites
- 40%: Assist with projects focusing on the growth and condition of sea urchins in land-based tanks when fed a diet of Pacific dulse. Depending on the student’s interest, culinary aspects of sea urchin roe may be explored
- 10%: Interact with interested stakeholders including other students, the Oregon Kelp Alliance (ORKA), commercial fishers, aquaculturists, local government, local Tribes, etc.
- 10%: Other duties as assigned
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
- Students should have experience and/or interest in aquaculture, fisheries, and/or culinary/seafood science
- Some lab experience is preferred
- Students should have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently, and be detail-oriented
- Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native students are encouraged to apply
The student worker may be required to work up to an approximate 20 hours per week during an academic term.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09164SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/26/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
10/10/2022
Posting Date
09/26/2022
Full Consideration Date
09/27/2022
Closing Date
09/27/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Thomas Calvanese at tom.calvanese@oregonstate.edu
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.