[Jpjobs] FW: [FellowsCareers] Various ocean science and policy related jobs, various locations
Collins, Margaret
MCollins at nas.edu
Tue Feb 15 10:19:45 EST 2011
Margaret R. Goud Collins, Ph.D.
The National Academies
phone: (508)548-2502
email: mcollins at nas.edu<mailto:mcollins at nas.edu>
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Subject: [FellowsCareers] Various ocean science and policy related jobs, various locations
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This week's openings:
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Executive Director
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Senior Oceans Campaigner
* Scientific Officer - MedPAN Organization (Mediterranean Protected Areas Network)
* PROGRAMME MANAGER, ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS
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Program Manager - Seabird Conservation
* QUANTITATIVE FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
* National Data Buoy Center VACANCY
* Bristol Bay Program Director
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Assistant Professor, Coral reefs
* Coastal Community Development Agent
* Science Technician I (two positions, 12902 & 12903)
* STAFF BIOLOGIST
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FAU Postdoctoral Investigator Program in Marine Science, Engineering and Technology (MarSET)
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
* Sea Turtle Research Assistant
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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, CORAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
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Seabirds at-Sea Positions
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Three Marine Science Summer Positions
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Marine Mammal Rescue Internship Program
* Marine Park Intern
Executive Director
San Francisco
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is an international nonprofit based in San Francisco with programs in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Hawaii, Fiji, and Indonesia. CORAL's unifying strategy is based on the premise that reef conservation should start with the communities whose health and welfare depend directly on the reefs. With a budget of approximately $1.3 million and a staff of 20 in San Francisco and in the field, largely supported by foundations and individual donors, and partnering with many of the world's largest environmental organizations, CORAL has established a reputation for effective international leadership in its field, and is positioned well for the
future. CORAL seeks in its next executive director the internationalist leader, visionary, fund-raiser and administrator who can build upon past success and help to take the organization to an even higher level of impact. Expressions of interest, nominations, and applications will be treated in strict confidence. For a detailed career prospectus/position description, contact Robert M. Fisher or Michael Loscavio at bfisher at rll.com<mailto:bfisher at rll.com>.
Senior Oceans Campaigner
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is seeking a passionate and experienced campaigner to join our global team to defend our oceans from overfishing and other threats. The campaigner will participate in developing the US strategy and will coordinate with our Grassroots, Communications and Actions departments. S/he must be an independent self-starter with a proven campaigning track record.
The campaigner will work as an integral part of Oceans Campaign to plan and implement activities, working with colleagues around the world. S/he will play a key role in Greenpeace's efforts to protect marine ecosystems, which involve organizing, direct action, scientific research, lobbying, ship-based activities, and other peaceful approaches. While our immediate need is oceans, the campaigner could be asked to support other campaigns as needed. The campaigner may also report to the leader of a project team on which s/he is working.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In conjunction with the Oceans Campaign Director, develop and execute a work plan in line with both short term and long term goals for the campaign.
* Build alliances and/or support relationships with constituencies identified in strategic planning
* Participate in strategic planning of the campaign
* Keep director up to date on the campaign and recommend changes in strategies or tactics if necessary
* Represent Greenpeace and the campaign at public events, grassroots activists groups, local citizens/town forums and the environmental community at large
* Write or assist in writing press releases and in planning media strategies. Act as spokesperson for campaign to the media and develop pro-active relationship with media
* Maintain a working knowledge of ocean conservation issues and be able to present the information to a variety of audiences in language they can understand
* Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislative, regulatory and economic framework relevant to the campaign.
* Coordinate information flow within campaign and between campaign and other departments
* Organize and oversee the work of campaign volunteers/interns/fellows
* Develop or assist in the development of written materials
1. Manage a sub-component of a campaign or project independently, with guidance from the campaign director, to include managing interactions with other Greenpeace offices, within the context of the particular project.
2. Mentor junior campaigners to teach the fundamental skills of Greenpeace campaigning.
4. Direct, organize and participate in non-violent direct action events to support the campaign goals and national objectives.
5. Perform other job related duties as requested or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
* BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience
Skills
* Organizational skills, including experience with project management
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral
* Proven ability to develop and implement campaigns
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to travel
* Leadership ability
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* A minimum of seven years experience in campaigning, preferably on environmental issues
* Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team
* Well-rounded with ability to work with a variety of people and groups
* Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion and clear track record in overseeing effective campaigns
* Strong skills and experience in public speaking/lobbying and/or organizing people around an issue
* Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change
* Willing to relocate/travel as required
Applications should be sent to jhocevar at greenpeace.org<mailto:jhocevar at greenpeace.org> by Feb. 19th.
Scientific Officer - MedPAN Organization (Mediterranean Protected Areas Network)
France
The MedPAN Network
Since 1990, the MedPAN network brings together the managers of Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas
(MPAs) and supports them in their management activities. The MedPAN organization became a legally
independent structure at the end of 2008 and staffed its permanent secretariat at the end of 2009. The purpose of
the organization is to promote the creation, perpetuation and operation of a Mediterranean network of Marine
Protected Areas.
The network is a resource for MPA managers to get informed, share experience, expertise and thoughts. It
contributes to achieving the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), the
Barcelona Convention, in particular its protocol relating to Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in
the Mediterranean (Barcelona, 1995), and other regional instruments (ACCOBAMS, .). MedPAN also
contributes to the implementation of related European policies (Habitats Directive, Marine Directive, Common
Fisheries Policy, Maritime Policy.).
The network already includes over 30 structures in the Mediterranean basin and keeps growing. To achieve its
goals, MedPAN works with many strategic partners: WWF, which has been supporting the network for more than
10 years, the United Nations Environment Programme - RAC/SPA, the IUCN-Med, the French Marine Protected
Areas Agency, the Conservatoire du Littoral and ACCOBAMS.
The network's action is based on three main lines: analyzing the network of MPAs in the Mediterranean
(database, status of MPAs, network-wide monitoring), improving MPA management - by promoting exchanges
(communication tools, regional workshops) and by establishing a MPA small project funding - and representing
the network amongst regional and international institutions.
In addition to its own actions, the aim of MedPAN also consists in capitalizing and spreading the experience
gained by its partners (through MedMPanet, MedPAN North, MedPAN South projects, the PIM initiative.).
More information on the MedPAN network available on www.medpan.org<http://www.medpan.org>
Job description
The tasks of a Scientific Officer include:
- Coordination of the Mediterranean MPA database project, the new 2012 status of MPAs and the launch
of network-wide monitoring activities,
- Coordination of the 2011-2012 call for small projects on MPA management support,
- Scientific supervision of the annual regional exchange workshops and the training of MPA managers, the
management tools and the 2nd Conference of Mediterranean MPAs in 2012,
- Implementing and leading the MedPAN network Scientific Committee and elaborating a scientific
strategy for the organization,
- Information awareness, distribution and dissemination to the general public of MPA-related scientific
publications,
- Fundraising for research at a national, European and international level,
- Coordination with the scientific projects carried out in the Mediterranean and elaboration of partnerships
with research organizations and networks of scientists including the CIESM,
- Participation and representation of the MedPAN network in scientific and technical meetings organized in
the Mediterranean and worldwide,
The Scientific Officer will be assisted by a Project Officer for the regional workshops and the management tools, a
Project Officer for the database, and a Communication Officer for the distribution and dissemination to the general
public of the scientific publications.
Requested qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
- Doctorate in marine biology, oceanology or related fields.
- At least 10 years' experience, with increasing responsibility in project development, planning,
implementation and management, including a minimum of five years' experience at an international level
in biodiversity conservation, fisheries management and protected areas related fields. Collaboration and
partnership experience in scientific projects related to the marine environment is desirable.
- Fundraising experience.
- Knowledge of the international, regional and European legislations and policies related to the
environment, the fisheries, the conservation, the marine environment and the sustainable development is
desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written French and English is required. A good knowledge of another Mediterranean
language would be an asset.
Contract period and location
This is a permanent contract.
This position will be based at the MedPAN organization headquarters in Hyères, France. Extensive travelling in
Mediterranean countries will be required.
Annual gross salary: 33 000 euros.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Purificacio Canals, President of the
MedPAN organization, pcanals at tinet.org and copy Mrs. Marie Romani marie.romani at medpan.org<mailto:marie.romani at medpan.org>.
Application deadline: 28 February 2011.
PROGRAMME MANAGER, ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS
Apia, Samoa
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), one of the world's leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Programme Manager, Island Ecosystems. This person will be a member of the SPREP Executive Management team and will provide strategic leadership and management to the
Island Ecosystems Programme.
Applicants should have at a minimum qualification of a Masters Degree in Environmental Management / Development or related discipline with at least ten (10) years high level experience in environmental management/ development work as a senior technical professional preferably in, but not limited to the Pacific region, with at least 7 of those years in senior management and leadership roles.
The appointment carries a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Remuneration for this post falls within Band 14 of SPREP's salary scale and will be in the range of SDR47,299 to SDR70,949. Currently, the equivalent in Samoan Tala is SAT$187,026 (USD$77,928) to SAT$280,539 (USD$116,891) per annum. Other staff entitlements include a Cost-of-Living Differential Allowance (COLDA), housing & education allowances, medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc. Full details of the PM-IE's responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: www.sprep.org or by
contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: luanac at sprep.org<mailto:luanac at sprep.org>
Applications should include:
1. A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details;
2. A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met;
3. Names and contact details of at least three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials - prefer the most recent employers and/or supervisors; and,
4. Indication of possible starting date if successful.
All applications to be clearly labeled "Application for Programme Manager, Island Ecosystems".
We encourage all interested applicants to send their applications through email to sprep at sprep.org. Alternatively, please send to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240, Apia, SAMOA.
Closing date: Friday, 11 March 2011.
Late applications and those that do not submit all the requirements stated above will not be considered.
SPREP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Program Manager - Seabird Conservation
Washington, DC
Working out of the Foundation's Washington, D.C. office, the Program Manager - Seabird Conservation will be a key member of both the Bird Conservation and the Marine and Coastal Conservation teams and will manage strategic development and implementation of the Foundation's seabird program. S/he is responsible for developing strategies and programs, assisting in securing funding opportunities, managing applicable funding sources, managing advisory committees, interacting with grant recipients and applicants, coordinating proposal review, providing technical assistance to grantees, reviewing and approving reports from grantees, coordinating with the project administration team to assure the effective implementation of the Foundation's grant administration policies, drafting recommendations for staff and Board action, and closely coordinating program efforts with the Director, Bird Conservation (Director) and other Foundation staff. S/he is also responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design and implement conservation strategies for seabird and other related conservation initiatives in coordination with the Director and other Foundation staff members, government and nongovernment partner organizations, and the Foundation Board of Directors.
* Establish program priorities, including measurable goals and objectives; work with Foundation staff and government and nongovernment partners to solicit and review grant applications; make recommendations for project funding; assist grantees in developing and implementing projects that are aligned with program goals and objectives; work with grantees to identify rigorous project milestones, outputs, and outcomes; and establish systems to monitor progress of each grantee (using Foundation technical and financial tracking databases).
* Manage applicable funding source(s) to ensure appropriate programmatic and temporal use of those funds; review and approve as appropriate requests for grant amendments; prepare and submit internal and external financial and programmatic reports on a timely basis.
* Develop regular reports and presentations that detail and rigorously analyze and summarize programmatic activities, challenges and accomplishments relative to overall goals and objectives of the seabird conservation program.
* Regularly analyze existing procedures, processes, and activities of seabird conservation program and recommend new approaches for those when shortcomings are identified.
* Assist in securing additional funding for seabird conservation program and the operations of the Foundation.
* Serve as spokesperson for the Foundation with regard to this program, its conservation objectives and accomplishments. Coordinate the seabird conservation program activities with others involved or affected by project decisions.
* Establish and maintain networks with the other organizations and individuals interested in and engaged in seabird conservation.
* Keep abreast of scientific and policy developments that may impact efforts to promote seabird conservation, and bird conservation in general.
* Seek opportunities for information sharing among grantees, policy makers, and other partners about accomplishments and challenges of grant-funded projects, and adaptive modification of techniques and approaches implemented through those grants.
* Assure compliance with all requirements of agreements with funding and other partners, including quality assurance for data and the environmental results policy, and assure that all activities are communicated and coordinated with the Director and other Foundation staff.
* Review and evaluate submissions by grant applicants and recipients assuring that activities are in full compliance with Foundation and funding source requirements.
* Track and monitor proposals and active grants in coordination with the project administration team.
* Coordinate the program's external technical review of proposals.
* Prepare briefing materials and recommendations to support decision making by the Foundation's staff and Board.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
* Master's degree or equivalent experience with concentration in environmental biology, wildlife management, ornithology, or marine biology preferred.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Five years relevant experience in seabird conservation or research; or strong background in practical application of bird population biology.
* Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience in organizing and leading goal-oriented work teams.
* Ability to analyze details of complex, large-scale programs and identify means of improving performance of those programs.
* Experience in program management, including financial, reports, and work group management.
* Experience working with federal and state resource agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and industry.
* Ability to lead adaptive changes in complex programs.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong and personable public speaking proficiency.
* Ability to effectively communicate in writing to both technical and popular audiences.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Washington, DC
To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume, three professional references and your salary requirements to Marla Carter, Human Resources Manager, at HR2 at nfwf.org<mailto:HR2 at nfwf.org>. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
QUANTITATIVE FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
Miami, FL
The Marine Science Program at Florida International University (FIU) is seeking applicants for a *Quantitative Fisheries Biologist* (*rank open, senior applicants are welcomed*) for a tenure track position in Department
of Biological Sciences. The Marine Science Program at FIU (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/marine/) is a new and growing interdisciplinary initiative emphasizing research and teaching in coastal marine science. The Program is housed in a recently completed building that overlooks Biscayne Bay and is home to 12 research laboratories, 2 teaching laboratories, wet labs, a mesocosm facility, and running sea water systems. We are seeking a fisheries biologist with expertise in fisheries stock assessment or ecosystem management modeling. The successful candidate will teach courses in the areas of ecological statistics, population dynamics, fisheries modeling, or stock assessment. They will be expected to develop an externally funded research program and supervise graduate students in our
Ph.D. program.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by *March 15, 2011*. Screening of applications will begin on that date, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. *Only electronic applications will be
accepted.* Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of their research interests and teaching goals, and at least three letters of reference. Letters should also be submitted electronically. Submit materials to Joel Trexler, Search Committee Chair; e-mail: *trexlerj at fiu.edu<mailto:*trexlerj at fiu.edu> *; telephone: 305-348-1966. FIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.
National Data Buoy Center VACANCY
A GS-1301-13 Physical Scientist Vacancy announcement will close February 15th.
This vacancy is for the VOS Program Manager position. To apply, visit www.usajobs.opm.gov<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov>.
Status Vacancy Announcement number - NWS-OOS-2011-0040
NON STATUS - NWS-OOS-2011-0041
Bristol Bay Program Director
Alaska
AMCC is hiring a full-time Bristol Bay Program Director. This position oversees all aspects of our work to permanently protect Bristol Bay and the southeast Bering Sea from offshore drilling. The Program Director
will lead and work with a diverse coalition of commercial fishing, Alaska Native, and conservation interests and will oversee grassroots and grasstops outreach in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and Washington D.C. Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. Read the full job description for more information and details on how to apply.
<http://e2ma.net/go/6960465264/208463897/219599863/1404186/goto:http://www.akmarine.org/get-involved/bristol_bay_job_announce_feb11>
Position will remain open until filled.
Here's the link to the position description:
http://www.akmarine.org/get-involved/bristol_bay_job_announce_feb11
Assistant Professor, Coral reefs
French Polynesia
In the framework of a joint research policy, EPHE (*) and CNRS (*) is opening an assistant professor position to work on Coral Reefs. The position will be opened to application early March 2011. Potential candidates may e-mail letters of interest to martine.hossaert at cefe.cnrs.fr<mailto:martine.hossaert at cefe.cnrs.fr>, veuille at mnhn.fr<mailto:veuille at mnhn.fr>, and/or planes at univ-perp.fr<mailto:planes at univ-perp.fr>. They will receive further information when the position is opened.
The purpose of this position is to recruit a high level young scientist able to implement and develop a research group in one of the emerging topics of fundamental research in coral reefs.
The successful candidate will establish a group at the CRIOBE coral reef research centre (Moorea, French Polynesia - www.criobe.pf<http://www.criobe.pf> ) and will receive a starting grant including salaries to implement the new group. The two institutions will select the best project on a wide spectrum of topics in the field of 'macro-ecology from gene to ecosystem', including e.g. biotic interactions, resilience to perturbations or climate change, evolutionary ecology,
etc. The new group should find its place both in the framework of the field station, and in the network of the international community in its field.
(*) EPHE: Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, CNRS : Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.
Coastal Community Development Agent
Port Aransas, TX
Texas Sea Grant Extension is partnering with Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve and is seeking a Coastal Community Development Agent to provide leadership, guidance and direction in the broad arena of sustainable coastal community development in the upper Coastal Bend of Texas. This position will be supervised by Texas Sea Grant and the agent will office at the Mission-Aransas NERR Headquarters in Port Aransas, Texas. Additional information can be found at: www.urban-nature.org<http://www.urban-nature.org> <http://www.urban-nature.org><http://www.urban-nature.org/> The position is
contingent upon grant funding and interagency agreements.
Science Technician I (two positions, 12902 & 12903)
St. Croix, USVI
The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is a short-term (6 month) position based on St. Thomas, USVI. The Science Technician I provides administrative, research, project management and other general assistance to program or preserve staff in the operation of a coral restoration project on St. Croix, USVI. This may include some or all of the following:
. Gathers and synthesizes data relating to coral restoration and conservation implementation and/or activities.
. Assists in the maintenance of equipment, boats, and dive operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
. Associate's degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience.
. Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
. Experience performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks.
. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software.
. Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
. Associate's degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months to 1 year of experience.
. Coordinating information from multiple sources into databases including data entry and report production.
. Completing tasks independently within assigned timeframes.
. Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
. Performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks.
. Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
. Database management skills including report production.
. Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
SPECIFIC POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
. Advanced SCUBA certification and qualified to meet AAUS Dive Safety Standards (www.aaus.org). Scientific diving experience preferred.
. Assists in the maintenance of boats and dive equipment. Demonstrated ability to safely operate a small powerboat preferred. Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines for operating a boat and must follow all state, local and federal regulations specified for the operation of the motorized watercraft. Must follow recommended safety guidelines and precautions specified for said work.
. Ability to work as part of a team to achieve identified project goals and objectives
. Knowledge of the U.S. Virgin Islands and/or Caribbean preferred.
. Knowledge of Caribbean stony corals species, survey experience, and ability to identify critical threats to coral reef ecosystems is preferred.
. Coral restoration field experience preferred.
. Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen First Aid Certifications preferred.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
. Resolves routine issues independently.
. Develops resolution plans with supervisor for unusual or complex issues.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
. Works under close supervision and receives specific and detailed instructions for required tasks and results expected.
. Addresses issues with supervisor that affect others' work or the overall program.
. Consults supervisor on unspecified or unusual issues.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT - FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
. Maintains project records.
. May perform financial and administrative tasks related to project appraisals and surveys.
. May supervise a small staff of interns and/or volunteers on a project basis.
. Purchase equipment and supplies with supervisor as provided for in budget.
. May assist with program budget development and monitoring.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
. Ability to work cooperatively with a number of staff and external parties, sometimes under pressure, in order to complete project work and goals in a timely manner.
. Formulate ideas and communicate clearly with others, both orally and in written form.
. Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and assisting workflow throughout the organization.
. Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, preserve staff, and others, providing and obtaining needed information.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Science Technician I may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may:
. require minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain
. present occasional possibility of injury
. require long hours in isolated settings
BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit resume and cover letter as one document no later than February 18, 2011, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and/or location. All resumes (CVs) and cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy's online application system. Please attach them to your application as one document.
If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp at tnc.org and include job opening ID. Note: Please do not send questions related to specific positions to this e-mail address as they will not be able to be answered.
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience, education and language skills, even if information is included in resume), to be considered for a position.
Job ID # 12903
EOE STATEMENT
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
STAFF BIOLOGIST
Summerland Key, FL
A staff biologist in the Mote's Centers for Coral Reef Research and Aquaculture Research and Development will serve as a professional biologist and should have a proven interest in pursuing the field of aquaculture as a career. This job classification requires advanced knowledge in the field of aquaculture, including system construction and design, microalgae and coral culture, and in the field of coral biology. Staff biologists are not exempt from being required to perform duties usually delegated to technician-level employees. This position will be based at Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory in Summerland Key.
General Duties: Working in the daily operations of the coral and Diadema culture facilities at Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory in Summerland Key. Specific duties will include: algae and live feeds culture; coral culture; construction, maintenance cleaning of tanks and equipment used in recirculating hatchery and growout systems; maintaining facility sanitation, including filter upkeep, tank cleaning and siphoning, as well as water system management; maintaining culture records, data collection, data analysis and supervising staff.
Specific Requirements: Candidate should be able to swim and dive and perform field and land based duties including physical handling of dive gear, field equipment (loading and handling cement or concrete blocks), working on a vessel, and outdoor cleaning and maintaining of raceway tanks.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before February 25, 2011 to:
Dr. David Vaughan, Director
Center for Coral Reef Research
Mote Marine Laboratory - Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway
Summerland Key, FL 33042
Email:dvaughan at mote.org
FAU Postdoctoral Investigator Program in Marine Science, Engineering and Technology (MarSET)
Florida
Up to 5 Postdoctoral Investigator positions are available for the two-year period, October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013. Postdoctoral research is primarily conducted at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) in Fort Pierce with a member of the resident HBOI faculty, who serves as the supervisor and mentor, with one or more
co-mentors from other FAU colleges, departments, and centers. Topics include marine ecosystem health, marine natural products chemistry, marine mammal biology, and marine ecology.
Qualifications for Application: Applicants who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent within three years of the date on which the postdoctoral investigator position would commence, are eligible to apply. Recipients must have completed their degree before the award can begin. Applicants should submit a cover letter and a statement of interest (no more than 2 pages in length) that addresses one or more of the proposed research projects, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants will be selected on the basis of the strength of academic course work, research and development experience, publication record, letters of support, and statement of interest. Applicants are encouraged to contact any of the mentors listed
(http://www.fau.edu/hboi/education/HBOI-FAU_Postdoctoral_Program_Topics_2011.pdf) for topics of interest.
An online application must be completed to be considered for each position: https://jobs.fau.edu<https://jobs.fau.edu/>, reference position number 980126. The application deadline is March 15, 2011.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Austria
(Note: not necessarily marine but could have marine focus)
Applications are being accepted for postdoctoral fellowships at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located just outside Vienna, Austria. Applications should be submitted on-line at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Admin/PDOC/apply_iiasa.html, where you can also find detailed information on the program's goals, conditions and eligibility, application procedure, etc. The application deadline is February 28, 2011.
IIASA is an international institution, supported by eighteen governments, that supports international teams of researchers engaged in studies aimed at providing policy insight on issues of regional and global importance.
Candidates for the IIASA Postdoctoral Program can apply to work with any of IIASA's research programs on projects related to driving forces of global change, advanced systems analysis, or IIASA's 3 global problem areas -- Energy and Climate, Food and Water, and Poverty and Equity. (Link to an overview of IIASA's research activities<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/research_overview_2011.html>.) An essential part of the on-line application is a research plan outlining the intended work at IIASA and a discussion of the relevance of the planned research for IIASA's agenda. Applicants are encouraged to contact the leader of the IIASA program of interest as they prepare their applications. (Link to a list of Program contacts<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Admin/PDOC/program_contacts.html>.)
Applicants must have an advanced university degree equivalent to a Ph.D at the time of taking up the post-doc position, a proven record of research accomplishments, and a solid working knowledge of English. The typical period for IIASA-funded postdoctoral support is 12-24 months.
We want to spread the word about this great opportunity as widely as possible. Please help by forwarding this announcement to as many appropriate colleagues, graduate students, graduate department secretaries, career service departments, and listservs as possible, and post it on appropriate websites.
To learn more about IIASA, consult the IIASA Website (www.iiasa.ac.at<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/>). A flyer advertising theour program is available here<http://www.iiasa.ac.at/pdocs/IIASA_postdocs_poster_lowres.pdf?sb=14>. Please post or distribute it as appropriate.
Sea Turtle Research Assistant
St. Croix, USVI
Buck Island Reef National Monument (BIRNM), located on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is seeking applicants for the position of Sea Turtle Research Assistant (RA) to conduct sea turtle research and monitoring. This will be the 24th year of the Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program (BISTRP), a long-term monitoring, research and conservation project supported by the National Park Service (NPS), Buck Island Reef National Monument. BIRNM is a nesting beach for hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), green (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles.
RAs must be available from 10 July through 1 October 2011 (applicants must state availability in their cover letter) and are expected to stay the length of the project (specific dates will be identified in phone interviews). This is a highly competitive project that is physically and mentally intense, aimed at individuals who want to make ecology/resource management their career. RAs must work equally effectively as a team and alone.
RAs will provide assistance to the NPS staff in the collection and processing of field data. Buck Island's nesting beaches will be monitored 7 days/week sundown to sunup, by a joint team of NPS staff and RAs. Access to the island is by boat only, where there are minimal facilities. RAs will be trained to meet the high standard of competency in sea turtle monitoring established in the BISTRP protocol manual (http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Seaturtles.pdf). All nesting turtles will be encountered; biometric data will be collected on turtles, physical data will be collected on nest locations, and animals will be tagged (inconel and PIT). Nests will be excavated to determine hatch success. Imperiled nests will be relocated as part of continuing research to determine optimal relocation conditions. RAs will collect soil samples, deploy temperature loggers, take water-related measurements, and participate in processing histological samples. RAs will also assist in deploying satellite and acoustic tags. RAs may participate in snorkel surveys for foraging sea turtles and/or assist in sea turtle stranding response incidents.RAs will gain an invaluable experience learning research techniques from NPS biologists and encountering threatened and endangered sea turtles in a pristine nesting habitat.
Each RA will be scheduled for up to 5 nights on the beach, or 4 nights and 1 day of lab/office work (data entry and sample processing), on a dynamic schedule. RAs will be responsible for field equipment care and maintenance. RAs are also responsible for weekly daytime monitoring of beaches at The Buccaneer Hotel, their residence, recording activities using GPS. RAs will also conduct outreach to hotel guests. RAs will write a report at season's end summarizing turtle nesting activities at The Buccaneer Hotel.
RAs will receive two meals/day and lodging from The Buccaneer Hotel at no cost to the RAs. A small weekly stipend will be allotted to each RA (less than $100), and travel costs will be covered by the NPS. RAs need to seriously consider their finances before applying to these openings; it will not be possible to work locally while conducting RA duties.
Qualifications Required - Must:
· Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
· Have biology training/background
· Collect data and maintain records precisely according to standardized protocol
· Enter and analyze data (written and computer database format)
· Be in excellent physical shape
· Be able to persevere under stressful conditions
· Work outdoors, day and night in isolated conditions, and in adverse weather
· Walk in the sand up to 10 kilometers/night
· Climb rocks; stoop, kneel and stand on soft substrate and in cramped conditions.
· Have a strong work ethic
· Be able to work all night and on weekends
· Be able to lift and move heavy objects
· Operate communications equipment properly (cell phone, hand-held VHS radio, marine radio)
· Be able to swim; crew a boat in open water conditions
· Have a valid US driver's license
To apply, send a cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the project, a resume summarizing your experience, and contact information for three references to the email address below. Email is preferred, but postal mail/fax is accepted.
Deadline for application: 5 March 2011
If selected for interview you will be contacted by March 18TH. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FOLLOW UP INQUIRIES.
Email: Ian_Lundgren at nps.gov<mailto:Ian_Lundgren at nps.gov>
Telephone: 340.773.1460 x 236
Fax: 340.719.1790
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, CORAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
Summerland Key, FL
Mote Marine Laboratory, an independent, non-profit marine research and educational institution headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, USA, seeks to employ a Coral Biologist for assignment to its Center for Tropical Research in the lower Florida Keys. The successful candidate should have a proven interest in pursuing the field of coral biology and culture as a career and will work collaboratively on projects with the Center for Aquaculture Research and Development and the Center for Fisheries Enhancement. The candidate will be evaluated in the following areas:
- Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field
- Distinguished or promising record of meaningful research and publications
- Record of funded research, including collaborations, partnerships and/or consortia
Qualifications: This position requires a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to direct and supervise staff and student interns. The Ph.D. scientist will be expected to write proposals, reports, and to prepare scientific publications. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in coral biology, physiology, ecology, aquaculture, experimental design, and recirculating aquaculture systems is desired. This is a full-time position eligible for benefits. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.
General Duties: Working in the daily operations of the coral research laboratory and culture facility, which includes: coral and live feeds aquaculture, production of coral colonies to restore damaged reef sites, experimental research and design, database management, report and proposal preparation, and other duties as required.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before February 25, 2011 to:
Dr. David Vaughan, Director
Center for Coral Reef Research
Mote Marine Laboratory - Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway
Summerland Key, FL 33042
Email:dvaughan at mote.org
Seabirds at-Sea Positions
Scotland
OSC invites applications for various MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (Seabirds At-Sea, or equivalent seabird surveillance and monitoring) positions worldwide, including contract work, traineeships, and full-time positions. All applicants must have made necessary enquiries (e.g. sought advice from JNCC-approved instructors) and familiarised themselves with general offshore working requirements (e.g. 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, typically 5-6 week crew-rotations), be prepared to indicate a willingness to maintain flexibility, and address each of the following points where relevant to respective positions:
1. Undergraduate science-based degree to minimum grade of lower second class (2:2), or equivalent for overseas candidates;
2. Ability to identify all European marine mammals and/or bird species;
3. Copies of up-to-date CV in Word format (2003 or earlier version, not exceeding two pages);
4. Copies of valid passport(s) and any visas;
5. Copies of MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (or equivalent) certificates;
6. Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore medical certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV);
7. Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore survival certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV);
8. Field experience (including duration) in respective roles;
9. Ability to install basic operating system and PAM (e.g. PAMGUARD and IFAW) software onto new laptops, set up sound cards, and configure PAM with hydrophone array and portable GPS unit or with vessel's NMEA (satellite) comms;
10. Copies of full driving licence and specify whether clean;
11. Previous contract or employment rates;
12. Previous employer's contact details.
Candidates applying for traineeships are not expected to address all of the above, but must provide a cogent case for their consideration. Priority will be given to candidates who can answer the above points succinctly with few or no questions. Due to popularity of these advertisements, we cannot provide careers advice and any such enquiries
will be ignored.
All certificates should be provided in JPEG format and resized to a sensible resolution that can easily be emailed, yet clearly legible. PDFs are acceptable, but not desirable - note point 3, which specifies requirement for Word 2003 format or earlier.
For certain jobs, work will be awarded preferentially to UK-based applicants; however, in these circumstances, equal consideration will also apply to any overseas domiciled applicants who can provide a temporary UK residence (e.g. friends or family) and arrange/fund their own transportation to/from our UK offices when required - CVs for such applications should state both overseas and UK temporary addresses.
Successful applicants will be invited for interviews commencing Monday 14 February 2011 in Dunbar, Scotland, UK.
In order to apply, send a CV and appropriate accompanying documents to Rebecca Thompson, Operations Co-ordinator: rt at osc.co.uk<mailto:rt at osc.co.uk>
Three Marine Science Summer Positions
Wallops Island, VA
College Program Assistant
Family and Adult Program Assistant
Marine Science Camp Intern
Since 1965 The Marine Science Consortium has educated and inspired thousands of children, youth, and adults about the marine and coastal ecosystems along the Mid-Atlantic Region through place-based, hands-on experiences.
Applications due Feb. 18th, 2011
For more information, visit www.msconsortium.org<http://www.msconsortium.org>
Marine Mammal Rescue Internship Program
Vancouver, Canada
Mission Statement of the Vancouver Aquarium: The Vancouver Aquarium is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action.
About the Marine Mammal Rescue Department
One of the Vancouver Aquarium?s direct action programs, the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, works to rescue, rehabilitate and successfully release abandoned, injured, or stranded marine mammals. Approximately 15 minutes east of the Vancouver Aquarium, patients are brought to the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre?s (MMR) facility from all over the B.C. coast and cared for until they are well enough to be released into the wild. Since the Aquarium started helping injured marine mammals in the 1960s, MMR has treated elephant seals, sea otters, Steller sea lions, harbour porpoises, common dolphins, and killer whales. Harbour seals are the most common patient at the facility and can care for over 100 animals at a time.
Marine Mammal Rescue Internship Program
The MMR Internship is an unpaid internship. It will provide students with hands-on experience in marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation and the conservation of marine life. Students will engage in laboratory procedures, rescue techniques and help with the veterinary care of stranded marine mammals.
MMR presents a unique internship opportunity for, but not limited to:
* Pre-veterinary students taking biology, science or similar university program
* Veterinary technician students
* Veterinary students
Requirements:
Successful candidates will be:
* Full-time students enrolled in, a college or university in a zoology, marine biology, related animal science; or completed all or part of course study in veterinary technology or related field from a recognized institution
* Interested in career as a veterinary technician, veterinarian or marine biologist or wild life rehabilitation
* Extremely self motivated with a desire for continuing education
* In good academic standing
* Experienced in the animal care field either paid work or volunteer
* Able to submit a letter of interest and resume outlining why you are interested in the program, your availability, educational background and where you heard about the program
* Able to provide 2 letters of reference
* Able to secure the necessary funds for relocation, accommodations and living expenses for the entire placement
* Lift 20kg, be in good physical shape and be able to work both inside and outside in various weather conditions
Intern shifts will be a minimum of 8 hours long, 5 days a week for a total of 40 hours per week. Work schedules may include week-ends, evenings and holidays.
International Applicants:
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
* unpaid internships do fall under the category of work, and therefore require a work permit
* it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain a work permit prior to entering Canada, for more information, please contact Citizen and Immigration Canada http://www.cic.gc.ca/
Responsibilities (applicant responsibilities may include, but are not limited to):
* Food preparation and animal feeding
* General cleaning duties and animal habitat maintenance
* Receiving animals when rescued including ability to weigh, assist in physical examinations, and animal record keeping
* Assisting the veterinarian and staff in surgical and medical cases when required
* Assist in researching information to aid in animal care
* Limited laboratory procedures
* May assist with rescues and releases
Research Project
Interns are also responsible for researching and presenting a project on a topic based on their experience at MMR. Topics may be relevant to marine mammal conservation or veterinary medicine. Interns will present either a short oral presentation or poster to MMR staff and volunteers before the end of their internship. Topics may include:
* Marine mammal husbandry for animals in captivity
* Infectious diseases
* Nutrition
* Zoonotic diseases
* Marine mammal anatomy or physiology
* Marine mammal conservation
Accommodation
All candidates are expected to find their own accommodations in Vancouver. For more information on accommodation and maps, please request the ?General Information on VanAqua and Living in Vancouver? from rescue at vanaqua.org<mailto:rescue at vanaqua.org>
Link to Google Map of Vancouver
http://maps.google.ca/?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=49.281468,-123.107815&spn=0.078947,0.154495&z=13
Placement dates and application procedures:
There are eight (7) internship positions over the summer. See below for start and end date options.
All internship placements applications are due on March 1st, 2011. Telephone interviews will be held between March 1 - 15 with notification dates between March 20 and 31, 2011.
Placement
Number of interns
Length of placement
June 15th ? August 31st
4 unpaid
11 weeks
June 15th ? Sept 28th
3 unpaid
15 weeks
Applications will be processed by the MMR Manager. Please send resume, letter of intent and two references either by email to rescue at vanaqua.org<mailto:rescue at vanaqua.org> with MMR Internship Application in the subject line
or by mail to the attention of:
MMR Internship Application
Vancouver Aquarium
PO Box 3232, Vancouver, BC
V6B 3X8
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
At successful completion of the internship, students will receive
* Performance review and Completion Certificate from the MMR Internship
* Formal letter of reference for both scholastic and career endeavours
* Free admission to the Vancouver Aquarium during placement
* Discounts at Vancouver Aquarium Gift Shop and Cafes during placement
INTERN CHECKLIST
? Read the MMR Internship Program Outline
? Ensure requirements are met
? Choose a placement: either early summer, late summer or full summer
? Compile resume, letter of intent, 2 references (Please include in your letter of intent where you heard about this opportunity.)
? Send to rescue at vanaqua.org or address mail to the attention of MMR Internship Application, Vancouver Aquarium Box 3232 Vancouver, BC V6B3X8.
Marine Park Intern
St. Eustatius
STENAPA (St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation) manages both the Quill National Park, which consists of the dormant volcano, the Quill and the limestone foundation, the White Wall; the Boven Hills National Park; as well as the St. Eustatius Marine Park on the island of St Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles.
People with knowledge and background in marine biology and/or conservation are required for a marine park intern position commencing April 2011:
Marine Park Intern is qualified in scuba diving (PADI Rescue level). The intern assists the Manager and Rangers in day to day Marine Park duties which include maintaining/installing dive/yacht moorings, helping on research projects, giving educational talks in schools, assisting on snorkel club and the junior ranger programme, and patrols for sea turtles.
The majority of the work in this position involves lots of physical activity in the hot sun. Applicants will therefore need to be physically fit. Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of natural sciences and team leadership. Additional practical skills would be an advantage. Applicants must have a driving license.
Interns live in shared bedrooms in a house with basic amenities in the Botanical Garden. Interns have a work truck to use during out of office hours and receive a small stipend ($100/month). Work hours are generally Monday-Friday 7am-4pm and all interns assist on turtle night patrol one night per week during nesting season. For further information and a background on STENAPA, please visit our website at: www.statiapark.org<http://www.statiapark.org>
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to manager at statiapark.org<mailto:manager at statiapark.org>
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