<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Research
Biologist</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position Description</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc. (CFF) is seeking a motivated research
biologist with experience designing and conducting fisheries surveys to join
our team. The selected candidate will possess outstanding oral and written
communication skills and excellent problem-solving abilities. Additionally,
they will demonstrate the ability to work well in a professional, team-oriented
environment.<i></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Specific Responsibilities</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Plan and lead at-sea research trips, communicate with
fishing vessel captains and manage all aspects of the project research
trips (scheduling, personnel, permitting, and data collection, management
and analyses)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Search for funding opportunities and write grant
proposals (including budgets and scopes of work for collaborators)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Write technical reports</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assume an active leadership role in project development
and identification of new research opportunities</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific
journals</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Provide support on various other CFF projects as needed</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Qualifications</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">M.S. or Ph. D. in a scientific discipline (e.g.
biology, marine science, environmental science, or a related field
preferred)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2 or more years of relevant experience managing research
projects required</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to identify important commercial marine species
required</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Extensive at-sea experience preferred and seaworthiness
required</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand
for extended periods of time</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Proficient in using the following programs: ArcGIS and Microsoft
Access</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Statistical analysis experience preferred </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to manage a heavy workload and participate
at-sea as needed</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking,
and interpersonal skills</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Benefits</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
CFF offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Compensation
is based upon work experience and qualifications.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application<br>
</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To
apply please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:contact@cfarm.org">contact@cfarm.org</a>. This position will remain open until filled. Start date is negotiable. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc (CFF) is a non-profit research foundation based in East Falmouth, MA. CFF <span style="line-height:22.4px">conducts and supports scientific research and educational activities that promote sustainable fisheries operations, local small-scale agriculture and aquaculture, and renewable energy sources for the benefit of the present and future public. For more information go to our website </span><font><span style="line-height:22.4px"><a href="http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/" target="_blank">http://<wbr>coonamessettfarmfoundation.<wbr>org/</a>.</span></font></font><br></p></div>