[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Feb. 1
Julia Westwater
jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Feb 1 13:00:58 EST 2013
This week's openings:
Program Officer, Field Program- LAC Marine, World Wildlife Fund
Marine Debris Education and Communications Specialist, NOAA
Marine Debris Regional Coordinator, NOAA
Researcher/Senior Researcher, Marine Program, International Council on
Clean Transportation
Geodatabase Specialist, Ocean Associates/NOAA
Restoration Project Analyst, EDF
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainable Fisheries Management, Unity
College
Chief Bureau of Fisheries Programs, USVI Planning and Natural Resources
Conservation Director, Madagascar and West Indian Ocean Programme, WWF
Monitoring Science Coordinator, WWF Indonesia
Post-doc, European Institute of Marine Sciences
GIS Specialist, Coastal Resources Management Office
Internship, Marine Program, International Council on Clean Transportation
Summer Internships, Marine Science Consortium
TECHNICIAN POSITIONS, RUTGERS SHELLFISH LABORATORY
Internship: Science Communications Officer, Toledo Institute for
Development and Environment
Policy Intern, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Marine Mammal Research Internship, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
International Internship, Academia Sinica
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Program Officer, Field Program- LAC Marine, World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation
organization, seeks a Program Officer for LAC Marine. Under the
supervision of a Senior Program Officer, Deputy Director, or Director,
plans, manages, communicates, and implements program priorities and
activities in areas of assignment. Develops and plans ecoregional,
thematic, or field projects.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the
job please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 13039, and
submit cover letter and resume.
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Marine Debris Education and Communications Specialist, NOAA
Silver Spring, MD
The Marine Debris Division is part of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) Office
of Response and Restoration (ORR). Within NOS, ORR is a program office
that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal
resources. To do this, ORR staff provides interdisciplinary scientific
response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants; protects and
restores NOAA trust resources; and promotes the protection and
restoration of coral ecosystems.
The Marine Debris Education and Communications Specialist will provide
education and communications support for activities under the NOAA
Marine Debris Division (MDD). Duties will also focus on program
coordination and development through media relations and outreach
materials. This position will be located at the ORR headquarters
facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland.
http://www.genwest.com/Jobs
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Marine Debris Regional Coordinator, NOAA
Mobile, AL
The Marine Debris Division is part of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) Office
of Response and Restoration (ORR). Within NOS, ORR is a program office
that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal
resources. To do this, ORR staff provides interdisciplinary scientific
response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants, protects and
restores NOAA trust resources, and promotes the protection and
restoration of coral ecosystems.
The Gulf of Mexico Regional Marine Debris Coordinator will be located in
Mobile, AL at the NOAA Disaster Response Center, and work with NOAA’s
Marine Debris Program (MDP), which is headquartered in NOAA’s Silver
Spring, Maryland offices.
http://www.genwest.com/Jobs
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Researcher/Senior Researcher, Marine Program, International Council on
Clean Transportation
Washington DC; San Francisco, CA; or Berlin, Germany
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an
independent nonprofit organization founded to provide first-rate,
unbiased research and technical analysis to environmental regulators.
Our mission is to improve the environmental performance and energy
efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation, in order to benefit
public health and mitigate climate change. The ICCT is a small and
dynamic organization that offers an opportunity to directly contribute
to policies addressing climate change and air quality impacts from the
transportation sector. The ICCT has offices in Washington DC, San
Francisco, and Berlin.
Position Description: The International Council on Clean Transportation
(ICCT) has an immediate opening to work in its marine program. We are
seeking an energetic, self-directed researcher with excellent technical
writing and analytical skills to help us build upon our existing
international marine program. The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) and various governments around the world are currently considering
a suite of policy options to address climate change emissions from
international shipping, as well as to reduce local emissions from
port-related activity. This position’s responsibilities will be focused
on the strategic needs of national and local government agencies and
upon the related international proceedings that aim to reduce
marine-related emissions. The position will require frequent domestic
and international travel to international meetings, technical workshops,
and conferences. The researcher will report to the Program Director for
global goods and passenger movement, who oversees the marine, aviation,
fuels, and heavy-duty vehicle programs. This position will be based from
Washington DC, San Francisco, or Berlin.
http://www.theicct.org/job-postings/researchersenior-researcher-marine-program
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Geodatabase Specialist, Ocean Associates/NOAA
Honolulu, HI
The candidate shall identify, locate, document (metadata), georeference,
collect/compile (if necessary), and occasionally create synthesized data
that will contribute to preliminary siting and suitability assessments
for marine aquaculture operations in American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI. The
consultant will format and either load the data and metadata into an
existing geodatabase, or create links to data that are provided by other
geodata services. This geodatabase will contain political,
socio-economic, biological, geological, oceanographic, human use, and
legal information, and be accessible via the world-wide web (WWW) to
decision-makers, regulators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the
public. It will enable users to display, query, and download relevant
data by topic and by area.
http://oceanassoc.com/Jobs/GeodatabaseSpecialist.html
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Restoration Project Analyst, EDF
Washington, DC
As a member of the Mississippi River Delta Restoration science
committee, the Restoration Project Analyst will provide timely support
to coalition efforts to identify, evaluate, and prioritize environmental
restoration projects, particularly those funded by the Natural Resource
Damage Assessment process or the RESTORE Act Restoration Trust Fund.
They will develop and implement systems for communicating and
integrating findings and results to EDF and other coalition committees.
The Analyst will assist the S&E Projects Director by supporting science
and engineering efforts of a coalition of non-governmental organizations
(NGO) to develop solutions that address both environmental and economic
issues associated with restoration and resilience goals of the
Mississippi River Delta.This is a 2-year term position.
http://www.edf.org/jobs/restoration-project-analyst
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainable Fisheries Management, Unity
College
Maine
Unity College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor
in Sustainable Fisheries Management. We seek an individual with strong
interest and field experience in applied aspects of sustainable
fisheries management in marine or freshwater systems. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate expertise and commitment to transdisciplinary
teaching and research in broad areas of importance to the future of
fisheries conservation and management. The successful applicant will
advance the colleges newly adopted framework of Sustainability science
and complement the Colleges existing programs in Marine Biology and
Wildlife and Fisheries Management.
The successful candidate will have expertise in marine biology,
fisheries management and field studies, and be able to teach core
courses in our marine biology and fisheries programs. Disciplinary areas
of expertise may include marine fisheries, sustainable harvest modeling
or management, ecosystem modeling, fish pathology, conservation
genetics, aquaculture, and ecotoxicology. Opportunities to teach courses
in their area of expertise exist in additional courses such as Themes in
Marine Macrovertebrate Biology and Themes in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
The successful candidate for this academic year (9-month) appointment
will teach courses, advise undergraduate students, support undergraduate
student research in their area of expertise, and participate in other
academic service activities.
http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/assistantassociate-professor-of-sustainable-fisheries-management-maine-2/
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Chief Bureau of Fisheries Programs, USVI Planning and Natural Resources
St. Thomas/St. Croix
http://www.dopusvi.org/SitePages/careers.aspx
*Several other fisheries positions here as well. Apologies for no
summaries.]
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Conservation Director, Madagascar and West Indian Ocean Programme, WWF
Antananarivo, Madagascar
WWF seeks a Conservation Director for its Programme Office for
Madagascar and West Indian Ocean Programme. He/She will be responsible
for ensuring the successful development and implementation of the
conservation strategy as defined in its Strategic Plan for 2012-2016.
The Conservation Director heads the Conservation Division and provides
leadership and technical support for the development, implementation and
monitoring and evaluation of WWF’s conservation strategy and programme
in the Madagascar & West Indian Ocean Region, in compliance with WWF’s
priorities, policies and standards and under the guidance of the
Representative.
He/she provides advice to the Regional Representative on pertinent
conservation issues in the region.
http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/?207368/Conservation-Director
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Monitoring Science Coordinator, WWF Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
This position will be based in Jakarta and report to Marine Program
Strategic Development. Interested candidates should send a covering
letter with their CV to: the email address *vacancy at wwf.or.id
<mailto:*vacancy at wwf.or.id>* or to: Human Resources Department at Gedung
Graha Simatupang Tower 2 Unit C, 7th Floor Jl. Letjen TB. Simatupang
Jakarta 12540
Closing date for this application is on Thursday, February 7, 2013.
This position will provide support for developing and implementing
aregional monitoring and evaluation plan for the seascapes where WWF
Indonesia work and more specifically for the Sunda Banda Seascape
Region, to measure biophysical and socio-economic changes and to inform
relevant managers and decision makers in support of adaptive management.
Major Duties: Develop stronger science, monitoring, and
translation/communication inWWF-Indonesia by developing and overseeing
best practices for the full cycle of research and monitoring (including
research design, conservationplanning, determining what to monitor, how
to do so, data organization & management, analysis & interpretation
etc.). Enhance science dissemination capacity.
? Develop and implement a regional monitoring and evaluation plan for
the Seascapes where WWF Indonesia work with more prioritized for the
SundaBanda Seascape Region, to measure biophysical and socio-economic
changes and to inform relevant managers and decision makers in support
of adaptive management, in collaboration with the Conservation Science
Program, WWF-US
? Coordinate and manage collection and analysis of data andinformation
on key biological and socio-economic parameters to support thedesign of
a new MPA Network, including Rapid Assessments and in cooperationwith
key stakeholders at the provincial and district levels.
? Develop relevant collaborations (with universities, LIPI, etc)and
establish agreements/MOUs to facilitate access to students/expertiseand
explore potential funding. Provide technical
assistance,capacity-building, and training to key stakeholders as
appropriate.
? With WWF-ID Policy team, document lessons learned, as well ascontinue
to develop BMPs for MPA management and policy for consideration by
relevant government authorities, taking into account lessons learned
from the BHS and Sunda Banda Seascape Region experiences, as well as
theIndonesian government's process for establishing national guidelines
forMPA management effectiveness.
? Engage with partners, to coordinate and facilitate collaborationand/or
complementarities of activities.
? Assist WWF-ID senior management with developing and implementingwork
plans, assessing progress, fundraising, and reporting to donors.
Basic requirements: Advanced degree in ecological or marine science or
environmental policy
Professional Experience: Experience working in the Coral Triangle
(Indonesia preferred)
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Post-doc, European Institute of Marine Sciences
Brest, France
LabexMer Postdoctoral Position on the Impact of Environmental Change on
Larval Development of Marine Organisms
A full-time postdoctoral position is available jointly at the
EuropeanInstitute of Marine Sciences (IUEM) and the French Research
Institute forExploration of the Sea (IFREMER) in Brest, France, under
the supervision ofDr. Flavia Nunes. The position is funded by the
LabexMer Chair inEvolutionary Marine Ecology.
We are seeking a motivated and independent individual, who enjoys
experimental and field work, and who is equally comfortable and
qualifiedin the molecular lab. Ability to work in a team is essential
and a strongpublication record is desired.
The research goals of the project are to examine the effects of
climatechange and ocean acidification on the larval development of
marineinvertebrates. A comparative approach will be used to examine the
effectsof environmental change on gene expression, physiology and
calcification inmolluscs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in at least two of
the following areas:
- Molecular biology, including gene expression analysis(transcriptomics,
qPCR, in-situ hybridization)
- Bioinformatics for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic
and/orproteomic data
- Invertebrate larval development
Funding is available for up to 2 years with renewal after 1 year pending
satisfactory research progress. Salary will be 30,000 - 32,000 Euro plus
benefits.
Brest is home to the largest oceanographic community in France.
Thenetwork of academic and government institutes based here provide
numerousopportunities for interactions, collaborations and sharing of
resources forthe exploration of the sea. The city of Brest has a rich
maritime culture and is located along the charming coastline of Brittany.
To apply, please send a letter of motivation, detailed CV including
publication list, and contact information for 2 references in a single
pdf to Flavia.Nunes at univ-brest.fr <mailto:Flavia.Nunes at univ-brest.fr>
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2013
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GIS Specialist, Coastal Resources Management Office
CNMI
This position is located within the Commonwealth of the Northern
MarianaIslands (CNMI) Coastal Resources Management Office (CRM). CRM
provides technical expertise and assistance for the planning,
management, andmonitoring of coastal resources in the CNMI and ensuring
their sustainableuse and development. CRM is made up of multiple
branches thatcomprehensively address resource management issues in the
coastal zone. These include Permitting, Enforcement, Outreach &
Education, Non-PointSource Pollution (NPS), The Coral Reef Program,
Natural Resource Planning,and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). CRM
also takes an active role in interagency resource management and
planning initiatives, including marineand coral monitoring, watershed
management and conservation plans, and theCNMI Climate Change Working
Group.
In support of these programs and its agency mission, CRM is recruiting
forprofessionally qualified GIS personnel to assist with the
implementation ofcomputer and GPS technologies, databases, software
applications and toolsto produce an integrated geographic information
system.
The GIS personnel must demonstrate adequate knowledge with data and
processmodeling. Under direct supervision of the Director, he/she will
utilizeGIS for the purpose of spatial data management and visualization,
as wellas organizing and enhancing existing systems. The GIS personnel
will workwithin the CNMI GIS User Group to help direct GIS activities
(data sharing,standardized coordinate and datum scheme, and update
responsibilities).The position will assist other staff in the effort to
install, implement,and manage the on-going updates of CRM data and
information systems. The GIS personnel will respond to requests of
users, and troubleshootingproblems relating to software and hardware
errors, as well as support andtrain other users as needed. The GIS
personnel will provide IT support to CRM, including specifications of
computers, printers, plotters and network connectivity. The GIS
Specialist must have the following capabilities:
I. Data Collection, Management, and Dissemination
A. Generate GIS spatial data using GPS for base layer development
B. Familiarity with GPS survey methods, recent GPS technology
includingTrimble and Garmin GPS units, and associated software packages
C. Integrate new datasets developed by CRM sections or other
partneragencies, and update archived datasets.
D. Develop and maintain detailed metadata for new and existing datasets.
E. Coordinate off-island environmental research efforts that requireGPS
and GIS components
F. Work with partner agencies and CNMI GIS users to develop aweb-based
portal for GIS data and mapping services
G. Coordinate with other CNMI agencies and Federal partners
fordistribution of new CNMI GIS datasets *
II. Project Planning and Grant Writing for GIS Program
A. Design projects and provide technical descriptions including
budgetsfor grant applications and grant reporting
B. Familiarity with ESRI licensing to maintain existing licenses
andsupport ongoing maintenance and updates
C. Capable of working under tight deadlines
III. Training and Education
A. Promote GIS educational awareness and participate in GIS
outreachactivities within CRM and partnering agencies
B. Take a lead role in the CNMI GIS User Group and
facilitateinter-agency data coordination efforts.
C. Provide occasional GIS outreach and education to the NorthernMarianas
College.
D. Familiarity with ESRI Training programs to enhance GIS skills of
CRMand partnering agency staff.
E. Ability to plan training events including planning of logistics
andbudgets.
IV. Spatial Planning
A. Provide GIS expertise and technical guidance for planning
processesrelated to CRM projects and management plans.
B. Coordinate and participate with government agencies,
communityleaders, special interest groups, committees, and contractors
during theproject planning process
C. Conduct data and information assessments pertaining to CRM
projectsprior to the project planning process in order to identify
information gaps
D. Take a lead role in helping CRM implement Marine Spatial
Planningefforts in the CNMI
E. Study of issues, trends, and need forecasting for the CRM GISprogram.
Development of goals, objectives, scheduling, and plan strategiesfor
program implementation.
F. Provide maps and graphics illustrating activities related to
CRMpermitting, enforcement, and marine monitoring, as well as changes in
theseactivities over time.
G. Work with appropriate CRM sections to update CRM Areas of Particular
Concern and marine conservation target areas using best available data.
V. Regulatory Activities and Resource Management
A. Analyze and determine compatibilities of permitting and
enforcementareas to policies and guidelines
B. Develop and assist training programs for CRM staff and
partneringagencies to promote spatial awareness in resource management
VI. Other responsibilities
A. Assist with production of thematic maps
B. Provide occasional IT and network connectivity support for the CRMoffice
C. Coordinate imagery acquisition updates for the CNMI
D. Coordinate topographic and bathymetric Lidar acquisition for the CNMI
E. Work closely with NOAA PSC in building GIS Capacity in CNMI and
across the Pacific
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Geography, Planning, Natural Resource Management or related field,
- Must be proficient with ArcGIS 9.x and 10
- Must have 3 to 5 years of applied experience with ArcGIS Technology
- Familiarity with Garmin and Trimble products
- Proven experience generating outputs as described in Description of
Responsibilities (above) through publications, reports, or academic papers.
- MS/MA in Planning, Natural Resource Management, Geography orrelated
field will substitute for up to 3 years of experience.
- Must be physically fit for field work, willing to travel to
otherislands within the CNMI, and tolerant of tropical conditions.
- Must possess a valid driver?s license
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE technology
- Experience with shoreline/coastal morphology surveying
Position Status and Salary: 1year contract, ~ $ 30,000 - $35,000 per
annum plus fringe benefits;
To apply: Send full CV, copies of any pertinent published work, names
and contactinformation (mailing address, email address, phone numbers)
of three references to: Rita C. Chong, Director Coastal Resources
Management Office P.O. Box 10007 Saipan, MP 96950
Email inquiries and applications may be sent to:
Rita.chong at saipancrm.com <mailto:Rita.chong at saipancrm.com> and
RobertGreene.CRM at gmail.com <mailto:RobertGreene.CRM at gmail.com>
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Internship, Marine Program, International Council on Clean Transportation
Washington DC
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an
independent nonprofit organization founded to provide first-rate,
unbiased research and technical analysis to environmental regulators.
Our mission is to improve the environmental performance and energy
efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation, in order to benefit
public health and mitigate climate change. The ICCT is a small and
dynamic organization that offers an opportunity to directly contribute
to policies addressing climate change and air quality impacts from the
transportation sector. The ICCT has offices in Washington DC,
San Francisco, and Berlin.
Position description: The ICCT has an internship opportunity in its
Washington, DC, office to work in our marine program. This position will
be attractive for engineers and researchers with interests in the
shipping industry and the environment. The intern will work on a broad
range of projects, including initiatives related to cleaner marine
fuels, efficiency and emission-control technology for ships, and port
clean air programs. This unique ICCT internship position provides an
excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher to learn about
leading technologies that can reduce air pollution in the maritime
industry and about how to work in a dynamic, policy-oriented setting.
http://www.theicct.org/job-postings/marine-program-internship
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Summer Internships, Marine Science Consortium
Wallops Island, VA
Looking for the type of exciting, outdoor, hands-on internships
experience that puts you elbow deep in algae and knee deep in marsh mud?
Searching for the opportunity to share and expand your knowledge and
enthusiasm about the world we live in?!? Want to spend an incredible
summer minutes from the beach and in a gorgeous coastal setting! Check
out these three great summer positions available at the Marine Science
Consortium! For more information, please visit our employment site
http://msconsortium.org/#/employment/4536272663. You can also e-mail
applymsc at gmail.com <mailto:applymsc at gmail.com> or call (757) 824-5636.
_Field Station Resident Coordinator_
The Marine Science Consortium (MSC), a residential environmental
learning center and field station located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore is
seeking a person with strong organizational and leadership skills for a
summer Resident Coordinator position. The Resident Coordinator
supervises college resident assistants and coordinates housing for
college students and faculty. The Resident Coordinator must use their
creativity to develop a community atmosphere through the creation of
recreational and enrichment activities for college students in residence
for summer courses. The resident coordinator must assure a safe and
productive environment by enforcing MSC policies and rules. The Resident
Coordinator reports to the College Program Coordinator and is a part of
MSC’s education team.
_Marine Science Summer Camp Internships (June 9 – Aug 17)_
• Camp Counselor duties - Overnight and free time supervision of camp
participants; including creating and organizing educational and
recreational free time activities, getting participants to and from
meals and camp events.
• Meet and greet parents/guardians and participants on check-in and
check-out days.
• Ensure that health, happiness and safety are a top priority at all
times.
• Creating and submitting weekly nighttime/free time Activity Plans
and Activity Reports.
• Participation in camp events lead by MSC Educational Staff as needed.
• Administering medications as needed.
• Occasional weekend duties
• With the assistance of the Camp Coordinator, interns will plan and
lead the final summer camp of the summer, a 3-day camp for 10-12 year olds.
_Adult and Family Program Assistant (Mid-April 2012—August, 2012)_
Adult and Family Program Assistants help to lead groups of all ages and
teach a diverse array of topics that highlight the dynamic ecosystems of
a barrier island. Program Assistants achieve valuable supervisory
experience as they help to manage our high school intern and volunteer
programs Program Assistants work alongside program staff to provide a
diverse range of educational and scientific program experiences. Program
Assistants will gain valuable and diverse knowledge regarding aquarium
and field equipment use and maintenance, boat crew skills and boat
safety, group leadership in laboratory and field settings, staff
supervision, time management and marine husbandry.
http://msconsortium.org/#/employment/4536272663
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TECHNICIAN POSITIONS, RUTGERS SHELLFISH LABORATORY
Port Norris, NJ
Hourly technician positions for undergraduates and recent college
graduates are available at our laboratory. The Culture Technician
positions will be located at our NJ Aquaculture Innovation Center site
in North Cape May, NJ and begin February, March, April, and May. The
remaining positions are located at Cape Shore Laboratory sited on the
shore of Delaware Bay, approximately ten miles from Cape May, NJ. The
rate of pay for the Spring Technician position will be $11.50/hr
($460/wk). This position will begin ~late February/early March 2013 and
continue through approximately mid-December 2013. The rate of pay for
all summer positions will be $11.00/hr ($440/wk). Dormitory
accommodations are available at both facilities, for a fee set by the
University. The summer positions begin in mid-May to early June and
continue until approximately mid-August. We also encourage students
associated with internship programs to apply. Descriptions of the
general duties of each of the positions are given below. Additional
information can be viewed at our website; www.hsrl.rutgers.edu
<http://www.hsrl.rutgers.edu>. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply
as soon as possible.
http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/technician-positions-at-rutgers-shellfish-laboratory-new-jersey/
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Internship: Science Communications Officer, Toledo Institute for
Development and Environment
Belize
The Research & Monitoring Department of the Toledo Institute of
Development and Environment (TIDE) is seeking an enthusiastic and
committed intern with appropriate qualifications and experience to fill
the internship position of Science Communications Officer, assisting
TIDE’s Science Director with a wide range of activities within the TIDE
Research and Monitoring Department.
Activities include marine and terrestrial fieldwork, laboratory work,
reviewing scientific literature, database management, GIS mapping of
environmental data, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, social
media and web content management, and production of media materials to
cover the activities of the Research and Monitoring Department for a
variety of purposes. The successful applicant will also assist in the
development of monitoring programs and facilitate capacity building for
TIDE’s up-and-coming group volunteer program.
About TIDE:
TIDE is a Belizean non-governmental organisation working to protect some
of the most pristine coastal and marine ecosystems in Central America,
including the healthiest coral reef in the whole Mesoamerican Barrier
Reef System. TIDE works with local communities to foster sustainable
management of natural resources in the three protected areas under its
jurisdiction; the 414 km2 Port Honduras Marine Reserve (PHMR), adjacent
Payne’s Creek National Park (PCNP) at 145 km2, and 81 km2 of pristine
rainforest privately owned by TIDE, known as the TIDE Private Protected
Lands (TPPL).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Science Communications Officer will work under the supervision of
the Science Director to support all activities of the Research and
Monitoring Department at TIDE. Furthermore, there will be opportunities
to engage in other program areas, such as education and outreach and
community development. Minimal training will be provided and the
successful candidate will need to be proactive and self-sufficient.
The successful candidate will have a diverse skillset and experience in
applying research and engaging stakeholders to facilitate management of
natural resources. This is an interdisciplinary position offering
experience in a variety of professional fields in research,
conservation, resource management, stakeholder engagement, outreach and
advocacy. You will be experienced with database management in both Excel
and Access, and confident with data analysis, interpretation and
reporting. Knowledge of ArcGIS is also preferred.
You will have the opportunity to participate in various fieldwork
activities during your internship, as well as conduct lab work relating
to sedimentation, nutrient analysis, dissection and sea grass research.
You will support data entry for various programs, both in person and by
overseeing community researchers and volunteers.
This important role will involve the following essential duties:
Data management:
- Ensuring all field data are returned from the field and entered into
online databases immediately and accurately.
- Ensuring monitoring data are stored and organised properly.
- Maintaining TIDE Access Monitoring Databases under guidance from
Science Director.
- Data analysis using Excel, Access, Minitab/SPSS, ArcGIS, Ocean Data
View and others.
- Statistical analysis of monitoring data.
Communications:
- Writing reports on monitoring programs.
- Producing articles, press releases and other communications materials
relating to R&M activities.
- Writing weekly updates for internal communication relating to R&M
activities.
- Producing a monthly R&M newsletter for external audiences.
- Updating TIDE’s social media pages with R&M news.
- Creating content for TIDE’s website to showcase the activities of the
R&M department and to serve as a resource for the public.
- Video production to showcase TIDE’s research and monitoring
activities for donors, prospective volunteers, stakeholders etc.
Depending upon the interests and aptitudes of the candidate, the role
could include any of the following additional duties:
- Initiating relationships with other research institutes in Belize and
abroad.
- Designing and distributing publicity for TIDE’s paying volunteer program.
- Engaging with local communities in support of TIDE’s community
development objectives.
- Monitoring external media relating to TIDE’s activities.
- Assisting with the 2013 Community Researcher Training Program.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- A passion for the natural world and biodiversity conservation, with
particular emphasis on using research to facilitate community
participation in natural resource management.
- A good quality Bachelor’s Degree in coastal management, fisheries
science, conservation biology or related field.
- At least one year’s experience living and working in a relevant
capacity in tropical developing countries and in other cultures.
- Sufficient funds to come to Belize (if not Belizean) and support
yourself for at least 6 months.
- Initiative, energy, enthusiasm and creativity. Interdisciplinary in
nature, with express interest getting experience beyond pure research,
to include people management and media work.
- Highly competent with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
Confident and meticulous with handling and manipulating large datasets.
Competent with designing and creating user-friendly Access databases.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Competent
working independently and as part of a team with limited direct
supervision to complete deliverables to a high standard on time.
- Excellent writing skills applicable to a range of purposes;
scientific reporting, delivering complex information to stakeholders
with limited understanding or awareness of environmental issues, press
releases, educational materials, advocacy materials etc.
- Comfortable living in basic conditions at remote field stations for
up to a week at a time.
- Minimum SCUBA diving certification of PADI Advanced Open Water or
above. Minimum experience 25 logged dives. You must have your own diving
insurance.
- Knowledge and experience with regional coral reef monitoring
protocols, such as MBRS and AGRRA.
- Competent using ArcGIS to analyse environmental data. Experience
using Ocean Data View also preferred.
- Competent with at least one video editing package, such as Final Cut
Pro or Vegas Pro 11.
- Please note you will need to have your own laptop computer.
The following would be desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
- Website management experience in order to regularly update R&M
section of TIDE website.
- Speaker of Spanish, Belizean Creole. A few words of Q’eqchi’ or Mopan
would also be well received.
- Good understanding of fisheries science and interest in
community-based fisheries management.
The Science Communications Officer Internship is an important role and
an extremely rewarding one. You will have the opportunity to provide
valuable input into a diverse array of exciting programs, gain
experience applying your scientific training in a real-world situation
and make a real difference to biodiversity conservation in a stunningly
beautiful and culturally rich part of the world.
Our website is temporarily out of action. For more information about our
programs and activities, please email info at tidebelize.org
<mailto:info at tidebelize.org> and request a copy of our latest annual
report. You can also find out about some of our current activities on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIDEBZE.
To apply, please send your CV/ resume and a covering letter with email
title ‘Science Communications Officer Internship’ to Ms Caroline Oliver
at coliver at tidebelize.org <mailto:coliver at tidebelize.org> by 18th
February 2013.
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Policy Intern, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Plymouth, MA
The North American office of Whale and Dolphin Conservation, based in
Plymouth, MA, is seeking interns to assist with marine policy issues
directly relating to marine mammals. Successful candidates will gain
knowledge of existing regulations, the process of implementing policy
changes, and the current issues that remain the focus of WDC's policy
efforts. The selected interns will work directly with the Executive
Director. WDC holds seats on the federally appointed Atlantic Large
Whale, Harbor Porpoise, and Atlantic Trawl Gear Take Reduction Teams to
reduce entanglements of marine mammals in fishing gear, and works
extensively on mitigating vessel strikes and harassment of large whales.
Tasks can/will include:
* Drafting and submitting comments on proposed changes in mitigation
* Networking with other NGO organizations
* Attendance at meetings and public comment forums
* Analyzing data relevant to policy issues
* Conducting literature and online searches for pertinent information
Candidate Requirements:
* Fluency in English.
* Must be 18 years or older, preference given to students matriculated
in or recently graduated from appropriate graduate or under graduate
degree programs.
* Be able to show proof of valid health insurance and valid driver's
license.
* Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team.
* Be open to long days (12 hours or more sometimes) in the field or office.
* Good computer skills - familiarity with operating PCs and/or MACs,
preference for candidates with mapping skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Familiarity with current marine policy issues.
* Ability to function well under pressure.
* Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups of all ages and able
to handle unanticipated situations.
* Minimum commitment of three months required.
International candidates must demonstrate ability to legally participate.
Applications: We are currently accepting applications to fill 1-2
positions; however those seeking an internship position for the spring
or summer must submit applications by February 20th, 2013. We will
continue to accept applications on a 'first come first serve' basis
until the available positions have been filled. Please submit the
following via e-mail to monica.pepe at whales.org
<mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org>:
1. Cover letter and Resume (no more than 3 pages)
2. Contact information for two references including e-mail and phone numbers
3. A supporting document answering the following: Fishing line
entanglements prove to be a constant and frequent threat to North
Atlantic right whales and other large whales. The Atlantic Large Whale
Take Reduction Team is currently tasked with mitigating risk from
vertical lines. In one to two pages, present a strategy to mitigate this
risk, keeping in mind the perspectives of all the stakeholders.
Applicants should make sure they clearly indicate their availability in
their cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted to set up an
interview. More information is available at www.whales.org
<http://www.whales.org>. Any additional questions should be directed to
Monica Pepe via email at monica.pepe at whales.org
<mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org> or by calling the office at (508) 746-2522.
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Marine Mammal Research Internship, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Plymouth, MA
WDC North America (NA), located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers
internships and field volunteer positions, providing research, policy,
education and administration experience in working for an international
non-profit organization. The positions are offered to qualified
applicants throughout the year, allowing each participant/student to
customize their learning experience based on their interest, skill set,
and availability. Successful applicants will become proficient at field
data collection, educational outreach, and conservation of marine
mammals. Interns must complete a focused project furthering professional
development.
The focus of the WDC internship/volunteer programs is to give
participants exposure to all aspects of working with a conservation
non-profit organization. Successful candidates are tasked with
everything from field research to office administration. All interns
gain experience with public speaking by interacting with passengers
aboard whale watching vessels, participating in school talks and other
public outreach events. Other opportunities include writing blogs, water
sampling, and responding to stranded animals. This program exposes
interns to real world experiences that will help them develop skills and
understanding needed to succeed in the field of marine mammal
conversation and research. Participants will gain an in-depth
perspective of this field and a better understanding of where their
interests lie. Through this internship, a number of skills are developed
including analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills.As part of the field work experience, interns will learn species
identification, behavioral sequencing, data collection and photo
identification research techniques on whales in the Gulf of Maine. They
will also have the opportunity to go out on whale watching boats several
times a week to photograph and record sightings of humpback, finback,
and minke whales as well as other notable marine wildlife. The frequency
of fieldwork is weather dependent. Days not in the field will be spent
at the office uploading photos and data into our photo identification
database or working on any projects that might be assigned. Based on
time of year and the interest level of successful applicants, the intern
program may include all or some portion of the following:
Education and Outreach
* Whale Watch Naturalist Training. * Outreach to local schools and the
general public. * Assisting with and learning about the importance of
ecotourism and best practices. * Writing blogs about the work conducted
while interning with WDC. * Attendance at conferences and meetings.
Research * Cataloguing individually identifiable humpback whales. *
Collection of marine mammal sightings and distributional data in the
Southern Gulf of Maine. * Researching and submitting grant applications.
* Analyzing body condition of marine mammals through scarring and skin
condition. * Preparing a report of the previous season's whale sightings
with historical analysis, risk issues and the impact of cumulative
developmental threats. * Attendance and participation in stranding
training and events.
Conservation * Supporting WDC personnel at key conservation meetings. *
Literature research for written and oral comments submitted to federal
agencies.
At the end of the program our hope is that interns will be able to leave
with a comprehensive understanding of both the exciting and routine
aspects of what it takes to research and conserve marine mammals. There
is no fee or compensation for the internship/volunteer positions.
Participants must arrange for their own transportation to and from
Plymouth and provide their own food. Limited housing with a shared
bedroom is available on site for a monthly fee of $300, which is
strictly to offset the cost of housing.Assistance can be provided in
finding alternate housing at the request of the applicant, and those
that can provide their own housing are strongly encouraged to apply. WDC
is willing to help qualified students obtain credits for the program
through their college or university. The program typically requires a
minimum commitment of 3 months, with the possibility of extending the
term on a case-by-case basis. International applicants interested in the
internship program must be able to secure their own travel Visa and
other required documentation.
Candidate Requirements:
* Fluency in English.
* Must be 18 years or older, preference given to students matriculated
in or recently graduated from appropriate graduate or under graduate
degree programs.
* Be able to show proof of valid health insurance.
* Have the ability to function on sea going vessels for long hours that
may require physical labor.
* Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team.
* Be open to long days (12 hours or more sometimes) in the field or office.
* Ability to work on sea going vessels for long hours that may require
physical labor.
* Good computer skills - familiarity with operating PCs and MACs.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Familiar with literature research protocols.
* Ability to function well under pressure.
* Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people of all ages
and able to handle unanticipated situations.
* Familiarity with DSLR camera, GPS equipment may be beneficial.
* Ability to impart information in an understandable way to the public
under a variety of conditions.
Applications: We are currently accepting applications for all seasons;
however those seeking an internship position for the spring or summer
must submit applications by February 20th, 2013. We will continue to
accept applications on a 'first come first serve' basis for the fall and
winter until all available positions have been filled. Please submit the
following via e-mail to monica.pepe at whales.org:
<mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org:>
1. Cover letter and Resume (no more than 3 pages)
2. Contact information for two references including e-mail and phone numbers
3. A supporting document of no more than 500 words answering one of the
following:
* Do whales die through human's knowledge or ignorance?
* Preservation or conservation. Which offers the best route to a
sustainable population of an endangered species and why?
* How do you convert apathy into interest and then into action?
Applicants should make sure they clearly indicate their availability in
their cover letter.
Successful applicants will be contacted to set up an interview. More
information is available at www.whales.org <http://www.whales.org>. Any
additional questions should be directed to Monica Pepe via email at
monica.pepe at whales.org <mailto:monica.pepe at whales.org> or by calling the
office at (508) 746-2522.
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International Internship, Academia Sinica
Taiwan
This year again there will be opportunities for the summer internship
program at Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Biodiversity Research Center, Dr.
Allen Chen's lab will have 1 position for the same. Interested students
can apply through the online application procedure. The webpage link is;
https://db1x.sinica.edu.tw/tigpSummer/
<https://db1x.sinica.edu.tw/tigpSummer/>
International applicants with diverse science background are encouraged
to obtain hands-on research experience under the supervision of TIGP?s
well-established researchers. Hopefully, the experience would motivate
interested students to consider careers in science-related disciplines
and choose TIGP for their Ph.D. studies.
The application deadline for the TIGP-IIP is due on Feb 29, 2012. You
may contact for further information any one below:
Dr. Allen Chen - cac at gate.sinica.edu.tw <mailto:cac at gate.sinica.edu.tw>
Shashank Keshavmurthy - shashank at gate.sinica.edu.tw
<mailto:shashank at gate.sinica.edu.tw>
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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/DCMC Coordinator/
/IUCN/
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/Washington, DC 20009/
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