About the Department

The successful candidate will join our Estuarine Finfish Research team to contribute to the leadership of our Inshore Fisheries, Mariculture, and Population Genetic teams and provide oversight on the Section’s research projects on marine and freshwater fishes. Specific duties will include field and laboratory research, data collection and analysis, collection and data management, preparation of reports and presentations, authoring technical manuscripts, coordination and supervision of team personnel, proposal preparation, and budget management. Most projects will include work on multi-disciplinary teams.

Position Duties

A Ph.D. in field related to job duties and ten (10) years of relevant experience..  Writing skills, as evidenced by at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication. 

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in biology, marine science, or genetics.  Individuals should have demonstrated abilities to conduct marine research including experimental design, data collection and analyses, and report preparation.  Publication record and experience with Inshore Fisheries, Marine Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement, and Population Genetics; successful grant funding record preferred.  Applicants must also have knowledge of marine and/or freshwater fishes of the southeastern US and the capability to work independently. Strong communication, quantitative, organizational, computer, writing and inter-personal skills.    

Other Qualifications

A current CV is requested to supplement the required state application.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees
 

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
 
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
 
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
 
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
 
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental Questions

01

Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have AT LEAST A Ph.D. in a field related to job duties AND ten (10) years of relevant experience WITH writing skills, as evidenced by at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

State of South Carolina

Agency

Department of Natural Resources

Address

260 D Epting Lane








West Columbia, South Carolina, 29172

Phone

803-734-4400