[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Sept. 20
Julia Westwater
jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Sep 20 11:10:58 EDT 2013
This week's openings:
1.DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA COAST RESERVE, The Nature Conservancy
2.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR for DEVELOPMENT and EXTENSION, South Carolina Sea
Grant Consortium
3.Research Mathematical Statistician, NOAA
4.*Database Applications Specialist, *NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
5.Monitoring and Biodiversity Manager, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
6.Southeast Fish Conservation Manager, Ocean Conservancy
7.Marine Scientist, The Nature Conservancy
8.Customer Service/Administrative Support Professional, Ocean Doctor
9.Extension Program Leader, Michigan Sea Grant
10.Invasive Species Program Specialist, Great Lakes Commission
11.Grants Administrator, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
12.Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, LSU
13.Post-Doc Opportunity, Duke University Marine Laboratory
14.CONSERVATION POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH/TEACHING ASSOCIATE, JOHN G. SHEDD
AQUARIUM
15.Postdoctoral Position in Marine Ecology, Georgia Southern University
16.Postdoctoral Position, Ecology of coralline algae, Griffith University
17.Aerial Observer - Right Whale Research Program, Provincetown Center
for Coastal Studies
18.Fisheries Officer (Science), The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
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1. DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA COAST RESERVE, The Nature Conservancy
Nassawadox, VA
JOB NUMBER: 250006
The Director of the Virginia Coast Reserve oversees all aspects of land
protection, science, stewardship, coastal restoration, and community
relations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. S/he provides scientific
leadership and support for TNC’s conservation planning activities and
works with the Virginia Director of Conservation to establish overall
conservation priorities in the region. The Director collaborates with
other TNC staff in the fields of conservation, government relations,
marketing, philanthropy, and operations, along with chapter leadership,
and is the principle contact with landowners, corporations, donors,
government agencies, and local elected officials. Further, the Director
engages local community support for conservation efforts. In
particular, the Director negotiates complex and innovative solutions
with government agencies, landowners, corporations, and partners to
conserve and protect natural communities. The Director collaborates with
other Conservancy colleagues to plan and implement conservation
strategies across the Mid-Atlantic Seascape and Chesapeake Bay whole
system projects and works to align VCR activities with TNC’s global and
organizational priorities. Moreover, she/he communicates broadly,
effectively, and persuasively in both written and oral form about
solutions to complex problems. The Director raises private and public
funds to implement conservation strategies and to support local, state
and global program operations. She/he leads and manages a team of eight
full-time staff and additional seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers.
https://careers.nature.org/psp/P91HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
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2. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR for DEVELOPMENT and EXTENSION, South Carolina Sea
Grant Consortium
Charleston, SC
The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (Consortium) is seeking an
Assistant Director for Development and Extension to be based in its
administrative office in Charleston, South Carolina. The primary
functions of this position are program development and extension program
leadership, and assistance to the executive director with overall
management of the Consortium.
The Consortium is a university-based state agency established in 1980 to
optimize the environmental, social, and economic potential of the
coastal and marine resources of the state and region through the support
of high-quality research, extension, and outreach programming.
Primary Responsibilities
_Overall _
·Assist the executive director in overall management of the agency.
·Work with the executive director and other senior management team
members on strategic and tactical program planning efforts.
·Organize, prepare, and submit targeted research and outreach proposals
to funding agencies and organizations to support and augment Consortium
priority efforts.
·Work with the executive director and other senior management team
members on annual accountability and performance reporting as required
by the state of South Carolina and the National Sea Grant Office.
·Assist the executive director in interactions with university
officials, state agency representatives, and the public and private
sectors, and state and federal legislative members and staff.
http://www.scseagrant.org/Content/?cid=18
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3. Research Mathematical Statistician, NOAA
Juneau, AK, Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA and Newport, OR
These positions are located in the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), Fisheries Science Center, in Juneau, AK, Honolulu, HI, San
Diego, CA, Seattle, WA and Newport, OR.
The incumbent selected for these positions will:
·Lead the development of stock assessments for marine species, including
such tasks as project planning, data assembly and analysis, creation and
testing of models using such tools as Stock Synthesis or ADMB, and
statistical evaluation of alternative models.
·Organize a research program and lead research relating to modeling the
population dynamics of marine fish, including topics such as fish
distribution, productivity, and mortality, including ecological and
environmental influences, and the development and evaluation of new
methods for improving the modeling of fish populations.
·Communicate scientific research through the preparation of stock
assessment documents and peer-reviewed articles.
·Communicate scientific research through the presentation of stock
assessment and other findings to scientific review groups, fishery
managers and stakeholders, and other fishery science professionals.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351626100
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*4. Database Applications Specialist, *NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
Silver Spring, MD **
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com <http://www.imsg.com/>) is
looking to hire a Database Applications Specialist to support the NOAA
Coral Reef Conservation Program located in Silver Spring, MD. A
qualified candidate will develop new web applications and architecture
elements for a SharePoint-based database system, support and improve
existing systems, and work in close collaboration with the project
manager, program staff, and other users to collect and maintain
system-wide program data. This is a full-time one-year term position;
subsequent years may be part-time.
http://www.imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/peoplesoft/
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5. Monitoring and Biodiversity Manager, National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation
Washington, DC
The Monitoring and Biodiversity Manager is responsible for working with
the Foundation’s staff, federal agencies and other conservation partners
to assist in the development and implementation of an outcome-based
funding/investment and impact monitoring framework, strategy, and
business system for the Foundation’s conservation programs. The
Monitoring and Biodiversity Manager and other members of this team are
expected to be and/or become thought-leaders in their respective fields
and position the Foundation as the convener of choice in the
conservation community.
The Monitoring and Biodiversity Manager will collaborate with all
divisions of the Foundation to foster new combinations of people,
processes, methodologies, and ideas that will lead to breakthrough
approaches in measuring the effectiveness of the Foundation’s
conservation programs by working with partners to create a strong
culture of conservation impact monitoring “on the ground.” Under the
supervision of the Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer, the Monitoring
and Biodiversity Manager will collaborate with other science and program
staff to implement a standardized protocol to measure and monitor the
impact of our grant programs in order to best deliver measurable
outcomes in accordance with the Foundation’s vision and strategic plan.
http://www.opportunityknocks.org/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=51156&accountno=260819
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6. Southeast Fish Conservation Manager, Ocean Conservancy
St. Petersburg, FL
The Fish Conservation Manager will lead a team of professionals to
ensure that management policies and decisions continue to transition
fisheries to long-term sustainability and will coordinate with other
teams to ensure full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico. We envision
healthy and productive oceans that support resilient ecosystems and
coastal communities.
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/who-we-are/job-listings/southeast-fish-conservation.html
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7. Marine Scientist, The Nature Conservancy
CA, FL or WA
Santa Cruz, California (CA), Seattle, Washington (WA) or Miami, Florida
(FL) are the preferred locations, but office location may be negotiable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Marine Scientist II provides technical and scientific support and
leadership for marine conservation & social science initiatives with a
focus on spatial analyses in (i) climate and disaster risk reduction and
(ii) marine spatial planning. Independently evaluates, selects, and
applies standard methods and techniques. This may include one or more of
the following functions:
* Collects and manages spatial data on ecological and social risk and
vulnerability
* Conducts scientific surveys (e.g., global meta-analyses on hazard
mitigation benefits of coastal habitats) and research (e.g., role of
marshes & dunes in reducing inundation post-hurricane Sandy),
records data, writes project reports and develops proposals
* Delivers and support the development of tools particularly around
Coastal Resilience, Marine InVest, Marine Planner
* Delivers and supports the development of new risk indicators such as
World Risk Index and Coasts at Risk.
* Helps develop adaptive management plans, develops conceptual models,
and identifies and designs strategies in the interface between
conservation, risk reduction and fisheries strategies
* Develops and defines methodologies and criteria for conservation and
risk reduction planning
* Administers, coordinates, and develops projects in a conservation
region with a current focus in the Gulf of Mexico, Meso-American
Reef, Grenadine Banks and NE US.
The position will be based in one of the Global Marine Team’s core
offices; preferably Seattle, Santa Cruz or Miami with one of our Marine
Science and Planning leaders.
http://careers.nature.org/psp/P91HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
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8. Customer Service/Administrative Support Professional, Ocean Doctor
Washington, DC
Broad-based individual needed to coordinate a new Cuba travel program
recently launched by Ocean Doctor. See details at
http://OceanDoctor.org/Gardens <http://oceandoctor.org/Gardens> Position
involves customer service and administrative support.
Responsibilities
Respond to inquiries (email, phone) by interested travelers, travel
resellers/dive shops, travel wholesalers, travel agencies, media, etc.
Coordinate travel bookings with domestic and international travel
partners (via Skype, phone and email)
Assist clients through travel registration process, serving as point
person and "concierge"
Follow up with clients for submission of necessary forms, payments
Track registration and payment information via data entry/management
in Google docs
Work independently, virtually across multiple time zones; schedule is
flexible but must be able to respond in a timely fashion to inquiries,
customer support calls/emails, and communications from colleagues
http://oceandoctor.org/download/employment/open-positions/Ocean%20Doctor_Part-Time%20Position_Customer%20Service-Administrative%20Support%20Professional.pdf
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9. Extension Program Leader, Michigan Sea Grant
East Lansing, MI
The primary responsibility of this Extension Specialist position (75%)
is to serve as the Extension Program Coordinator for the Michigan Sea
Grant College Program, overseeing the administration of the network of
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educators across the state. The other 25
percent of effort will be spent facilitating, developing and
implementing an applied human dimensions based research program in
support of Michigan Sea Grant focusing on Great Lakes aquatic resource
policy and management.
http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2013/09/11/looking-for-our-next-extension-program-leader/
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10. Invasive Species Program Specialist, Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, MI
Application Deadline: October 17, 2013
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a self-starting,
highly motivated team player to work on Great Lakes aquatic invasive
species (AIS) and habitat restoration projects. This is a junior-level
position reporting to project managers and program directors. The
individual will provide staff support on issues such as the Great Lakes
Phragmites Collaborative and other habitat and invasive species-related
projects. The incumbent must be an excellent communicator with a
background in natural resources or a related field. Tasks will include
assisting with development of policy and research reports on habitat and
AIS issues, communications and outreach to a diverse audience through
social media, presentations and written documents; meeting planning,
coordination and facilitation in support of collaborative partnerships;
and other related work.
For additional details, including application requirements, see the
complete job announcement at http://www.glc.org/announce/13/09position.html.
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11. Grants Administrator, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington DC
To support the Foundation’s conservation award-making activities by
administering grants and contracts from project award to project closure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Generate grant agreements, contracts, and amendments.
* Review programmatic and financial reports to determine compliance.
* Prepare project disbursement requests.
* Respond to inquiries from grant recipients.
* Monitor projects for activity and request information from recipients.
* Manage project database records.
* Assist with Foundation’s telephone switchboard as requested.
* Other duties as assigned.
http://www.opportunityknocks.org/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=51196&accountno=260819
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12. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA
The LSU Department of Sociology invites applications for three
tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning August 2014. We
seek applicants with specializations in environment/natural resources,
community/social capital, and criminology/law in order to enhance our
existing strengths in these areas. For the positions in environmental
sociology/natural resources and community/social capital, high priority
will be given to those applicants who can contribute to LSU's focus on
the study of coastal communities. Candidates should show promise of
developing a strong record of publications; potential for research
funding is also desirable.
Please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Troy Blanchard,
Chair of the Search Committee, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or via email at www.lsu.edu/sociology
<http://www.lsu.edu/sociology>.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment
background check. Screening of applicants will begin October 11, 2013,
and will continue until a candidate is selected. Woman and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
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13. Post-Doc Opportunity, Duke University Marine Laboratory
Beaufort, NC
The Marine Conservation Ecology Group at Duke University seeks a
postdoctoral researcher to work on analysis of data obtained from
multi-sensor tags that sample acoustics, accelerometers and depth and
are deployed on a variety of cetacean species. Applicants should possess
a Ph.D. in statistics, animal behavior, or ecology with a demonstrated
interest in the quantitative analysis of foraging ecology, vocal
behavior and/or kinematics.We are particularly interested in individuals
who are well versed in Matlab and/or R and who have experience in
integration and analysis of complex data sets.The successful candidate
will conduct data analysis, prepare reports and manuscripts for
publication in peer reviewed journals and will work under the
co-supervision of Drs. Doug Nowacek and Andrew Read.We expect the
successful candidate to engage fully in the intellectual life of our
laboratory and take advantage of research, mentoring and teaching
opportunities as they arise.The Duke University Marine Laboratory,
located in Beaufort, NC, is a vibrant research and educational community
located on the North Carolina coast and is part of the Nicholas School
of the Environment.This is a one-year, full-time appointment with an
annual salary of $50,000, with the possibility of renewal. The position
carries standard health insurance and benefits from Duke
University.Prospective applicants should send a CV, statement of
interest and the names of three references to Jennifer Dunn
(jennifer.dunn at duke.edu <mailto:jennifer.dunn at duke.edu>) by October 31st
2013. US and international applicants will be considered.
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14. CONSERVATION POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH/TEACHING ASSOCIATE, JOHN G. SHEDD
AQUARIUM
Chicago, IL
Marine Conservation in the Bahamas
Position length: Three year appointment
Application deadline: October 11, or until suitable candidate is found
Salary: $50,000 per year plus benefits
Annual budget: up to $25,000, with additional dedicated and
opportunistic uses of Shedd’s 80-foot research vessel, *Coral Reef II*
Position summary:
The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois is seeking candidates
for a postdoctoral teaching and research position focusing on marine
ecology in the Bahamas. The selected candidate will be lead instructor
for a Marine and Island Ecology class offered through the Associated
Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA). ACCA is a consortium of 15 private
liberal arts colleges, founded to promote cooperation in education and
training in the sciences. The semester-long, 4-credit hour course is
capped at 20 students
and includes two eight-day practical field experiences in the Bahamas
aboard Shedd’s research vessel, *Coral Reef II*. The course is over the
spring semester and the field component is in May. The successful
candidate would be responsible for re-developing the existing course and
field component, teaching the course, and managing logistics.
The candidate is also responsible for developing a research program that
focuses on Nassau Grouper. Preference will be given to projects that
investigate reproductive biology, movement patterns and population
connectivity, and/or larval dispersal. A program that involves local
stakeholders in design and implementation is preferred. Research is
expected to be multifaceted, inform resource managers, and advance
conservation and sustainable practices.
The selected associate is expected to use approaches that may include 1)
conducting research to determine the biological requirements critical
for species and habitats, 2) evaluating the efficacy of current species
management efforts and analyzing how management may be adapted to better
meet conservation objectives, and 3) partner with Bahamian stakeholders
so that they have a greater role in studying, assessing, and managing
their resources. The associate is expected to work closely with
management agencies such as the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources
and the Bahamas National Trust. Research involvement with other Shedd
departments (e.g. Animal Health, Fishes) is advantageous. The associate
is also expected to participate in relevant workshops, present seminars
at various venues, and to publish their data in a timely fashion.
The candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Chuck Knapp, Vice President
of Conservation and Research, at Shedd Aquarium and by Dr. Craig
Dahlgren, Senior Research Scientist, Perry Institute for Marine Science.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, marine science, natural
resource management, zoology, or related field. The position requires
strong scientific research skills, database management, and ability to
communicate at an academic and general-public level. Experience with
grant acquisition, and publishing in peer-reviewed and general outlets
is expected. Applicants must have a real interest in interdisciplinary
applied science and have the ability to work independently and under
limited supervision. SCUBA certification is required.
To apply:
Please send a curriculum vitae, and a letter (maximum length 2000 words)
describing your background, experiences and proposed research ideas.
Please also provide names and contact information for three references.
The letter, CV, and reference information should be sent to Sarah Dietz
(jobs at sheddaquarium.org <mailto:jobs at sheddaquarium.org>). To discuss the
specifics of this position contact Dr. Chuck Knapp
(cknapp at sheddaquarium.org <mailto:cknapp at sheddaquarium.org>).
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15. Postdoctoral Position in Marine Ecology, Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
The new James H. Oliver Jr. Institute for Coastal Plain Science (ICPS)
at Georgia Southern University invites applications for a 1-year (with
potential for renewal for up to 1.5 additional years) visiting
postdoctoral position in Marine Ecology. The successful candidate will
work closely with Daniel Gleason, Director of the ICPS, on projects
focused primarily on recruitment processes of benthic marine
invertebrates in both temperate and tropical reef systems. The ideal
candidate will have significant field experience in marine systems. In
addition, previous experience with molecular genetic protocols involving
DNA extraction and PCR amplification and/or analytical methods such as
HPLC is highly preferred. Scuba diving experience with AAUS training (or
equivalent) is required. The successful candidate will participate in
all aspects of project planning and logistics and will work closely with
graduate and undergraduate research students.
Demonstrated writing and statistical analysis skills, as evidenced
through peer-reviewed publications is highly preferred. For more
background on the ICPS see http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/icps/.
The starting date for this position is 6 January 2014, with an annual
salary of $40,000 plus benefits. Applications, in pdf format, should be
submitted to Daniel Gleason (dgleason at georgiasouthern.edu
<mailto:dgleason at georgiasouthern.edu>) and should include 1) a CV, 2)
the names and contact information for three references, and 3) a cover
letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position and overall
research aims and accomplishments. Applications submitted by 31 October
2013, will receive full consideration.
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16. Postdoctoral Position, Ecology of coralline algae, Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
A junior postdoctoral position is available for coralline algae research
in the “Coral Reef Algae Research Lab” at Griffith University (Brisbane,
Australia). The lab is interested in physiological, biogeochemical,
ecological, and conservation questions related to tropical marine algae
and coral reefs.
The position is within a grant funded project that focuses on assessing
the responses of coralline algae to ocean acidification and warming and
aims at determining whether coralline algae can be used to track the
impacts of climate change in the Great Barrier Reef.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of
research activities, including a quantitative literature review on the
topic, and planning and executing lab and field experiments to
investigate aspects of the physiology and ecology of coralline algae.
Ability to prepare accurate reports and high quality publications is
essential.
The applicant will have a PhD in the area of marine phycology or coral
reef ecology, and must hold a Scientific or Commercial Diving
Certificate. The person must be prepared to spend time in remote
research stations in the Great Barrier Reef.
Details of the position:
*Work type:* Fixed term, 11 months (with potential for 2 additional
years depending upon performance and funding availability).
*Start date:* The position is available immediately and applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
*Salary:*A$ 71,655 (Research Fellow, Grade 1, within 1-2 yrs of PhD
completion). Salary package includes additional 17% employer
superannuation contribution.
*For enquiries* about the position and how to apply please contact Dr
Guillermo Diaz-Pulido at <https://mail.iucn.org/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>
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17. Aerial Observer - Right Whale Research Program, Provincetown Center
for Coastal Studies
Provincetown, MA
The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is seeking a right
whale aerial survey observer for the 2014 winter/spring season (January
6th to May 15th, 2014, with potential for an earlier start date).
Responsibilities include: participation in aerial surveys of Cape Cod
Bay and adjacent waters, photo analysis, and data entry.
<https://mail.iucn.org/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>
<https://mail.iucn.org/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>http://www.coastalstudies.org/who-we-are/employment.htm
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18. Fisheries Officer (Science), The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Victoria, Seychelles
Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary and the
day-to-day supervision and technical guidance of the Deputy
Secretary/Science Manager of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC),
the incumbent will provide technical and administrative support to the
IOTC Scientific Process. In particular, the incumbent will:
participate in the coordination of the Commission’s science activities;
participate in the delivery to ensure the preparation, implementation
and support of research programs and projects relevant to the
information needs of the Commission;
in consultation with the Deputy Secretary draft material/documents for
the IOTC Scientific Committee and its subsidiary bodies including but
not limited to project progress reports, species Executive Summaries and
administrative papers;
participate in the preparation and dissemination of scientific
material to a range of audiences, including the general public via the
IOTC website, the Commission, industry, NGOs, and research groups;
participate as appropriate in scientific and technical meetings,
including the IOTC’s Working Parties and science capacity building
workshops;
Identify species specialists to assist IOTC Working Party meetings and
workshops;
Undertake production of reviews of scientific issues, as requested by
the IOTC Scientific Committee and/or Commission;
participate in scientific capacity building of the developing
Contracting Party and Cooperating Non-Contracting Party (CPCs) and
enhance their effective participation in the work of the Scientific
Committee and its subsidiary bodies;
participate in the organization of the science related meetings;
participate in identifying compliance issues within the science
process and prepare corrective actions;
coordinate the Secretariat’s activities and database in support of the
IOTC Regional Observer Scheme, prepare training material required for
the implementation of the observer program including sampling and data
entry manual/s, conduct training of observers and field samplers and
prepare progress reports;
perform any other related duties as required.
http://www.stopdodo.com/job_search/job_details.asp?j=47018
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/IUCN/
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