[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Addendum

[Julia Westwater]

Because we sent last week's job list early:

Mobile data collection support officer, Blue Ventures

OCEAN ACIDIFICATION PROGRAM MANAGER ID# 14253, Joint Institute for 
Marine and Atmospheric Research

Two positions, MarineGEO Program, Smithsonian

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Mobile data collection support officer, Blue Ventures

Andavadoaka, Madagascar

A large-scale community-based monitoring programme trains community 
members to use smart phones to record data and photos on species landed 
in their villages, with funding from Save Our Seas Foundation. Through 
the introduction of smart phone technology Blue Ventures is pioneering 
new approaches to collecting fisheries data across vast areas of 
Madagascar’s remote western coastline.

The programme currently has two main objectives, to develop a 
community-based data collection using mobile phones to provide reliable 
shark fisheries data, and to put together an operational website that 
presents data in real-time, which can be accessed by all interested 
parties. Currently 10 data collectors are employed in SW Madagascar, 
with two further trials starting at Blue Ventures’ sites in Ambanja and 
the Barren Isles.

The support officer will be required to work closely with the 
Conservation Programmes Manager (UK), and the Terrestrial and Fisheries 
Scientist and Shark Research Assistant based in Madagascar. They will 
also collaborate with site-based Project Coordinators in Madagascar to 
develop and support the community-based monitoring programme’s 
expansion. Travel to other Blue Ventures’ sites in Madagascar may be 
required.

See attached description for more information.

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OCEAN ACIDIFICATION PROGRAM MANAGER ID# 14253, Joint Institute for 
Marine and Atmospheric Research

Honolulu, HI

Leads the PIFSC Coral Reef Ecosystem Division’s (CRED) climate and ocean 
change research and monitoring team to assess and predict associated 
ecological impacts to the coral reef ecosystems of the Pacific Islands 
region and internationally. Designs, develops, expands, implements, and 
improves sampling methodologies, survey protocols, and field research 
experiments to obtain robust physical, biogeochemical, and ecological 
time series observations. Processes, analyzes, and summarizes these 
interdisciplinary oceanographic data from CRED surveys, satellite remote 
sensing, and other sources. Contributes to data management and 
development of data products relevant to long-term monitoring to 
robustly document spatial patterns and temporal changes of conditions 
influencing coral reef ecosystems. Publishes and communicates results in 
scientific literature, monitoring reports, and through presentations to 
a wide variety of stakeholders. Maintains and nurtures collaborations to 
monitor and investigate the physical, chemical, and biological 
oceanographic conditions influencing coral reef ecosystem conditions, 
particularly ocean warming and ocean acidification. Provides 
supervision, training, and guidance to scientific and technical staff in 
research area. Participates in research cruises, marine ecosystem 
surveys, and observation networks to assess and monitor coral reefs. 
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.

To see the full job announcement please go to www.rcuh.com 
<http://www.rcuh.com/>, click on Employment; select Apply and navigate 
to 'See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job.' Search for Job ID# 
14253. Applications are due by 18JUL2014.

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Two positions, MarineGEO Program, Smithsonian

Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) — Tennenbaum Marine 
Observatories Network (TMON)

The Smithsonian Institution seeks excellent candidates for two positions 
to support the Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO), a growing 
global network of partners collaborating to understand how marine 
life is responding to environmental change, and the role of biodiversity 
in mediating resilience of near-shore marine ecosystems. The partnership 
is coordinated by the Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON) 
based at the Smithsonian and is unique in its use of 
standardized measurements and coordinated experiments, and its long-term 
focus on biodiversity and functioning in shallow waters. MarineGEO/TMON 
represents a major research initiative in the science portfolio of the 
Smithsonian Institution. The network currently consists of 
the Smithsonian’s four Atlantic sites in Maryland (Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center), Florida (Smithsonian Marine Station), 
Belize (Carrie Bow Cay field station), and Panama (STRI Bocas del Toro 
field station), and is actively developing additional partner sites.

Program Manager

The Program Manager assists the Director of TMON in coordinating 
management of the international network, maintains 
accounting and reporting responsibilities, manages contractual 
agreements with national and international research partners, prepares 
summaries of research and program progress and needs, and manages 
logistical needs, fund-raising and development opportunities, and 
outreach initiatives for the network. The Program Manager works closely 
with the Director in developing the collaborative network 
of MarineGEO/TMON sites globally, including coordination of research and 
training activities, fellowships and small grants programs, and 
assistance with data management. The Program Manager serves as assistant 
to the Director.

Candidates should ideally hold a M.S. degree in biology, oceanography, 
or environmental science with a marine focus. Experience managing large 
grants, budgets, and/or research programs is strongly preferred. 
Because the project involves a collaborative global partnership, strong 
organizational, communication, writing, and people skills are essential.

The Program Manager position will be based at the headquarters of 
MarineGEO/TMON at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History 
in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, permanent, trust-fund position 
with similar requirements and benefits to a federal position. The 
position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United 
States. Review of applications will begin on 30 July 2014 and will 
continue until the position is filled.

Marine Biology Research Technician

The marine biology research technician provides technical support for a 
variety of field and laboratory tasks in MarineGEO/TMON’s program of 
marine research. Under the guidance of the TMON Director, the duties of 
the incumbent will include but are not limited to field sampling of 
marine organisms, identification of marine organisms using microscopy 
and taxonomic literature; conducting field and laboratory experiments; 
preparation and curation of frozen and preserved specimens; deposition 
of specimens in museum collections; maintenance and data retrieval from 
water quality monitoring instruments; management, entry, and analysis of 
data; and assistance in preparation and publication of reports, 
proposals, and manuscripts.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, with Master’s degree strongly 
preferred, in Biology, Marine Science, or related field. The position 
requires practical knowledge of biology and taxonomy of marine 
organisms and marine research procedures. Ability to operate small to 
medium sized boats is strongly preferred. Scuba certification and 
scientific diving experience are strongly preferred, and must be 
completed soon after acceptance of the position. The applicant must be 
competent in computer data entry, data management, statistical analysis, 
and effective writing skills.

The Research Technician position will be based at the Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD. This is a full-time, 
permanent, trust-fund position with similar requirements and benefits to 
a federal position. The position is open to all candidates eligible to 
work in the United States. Review of applications will begin on 30 July 
2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications for both positions should include (1) a current Curriculum 
Vitae; (2) a 1-2 page summary of career goals, experience, and interests 
relevant to the MarineGEO/TMON program; and (3) names and full contact 
information (postal address, email address, and phone number) of three 
references. Please submit applications electronically as a single PDF 
document to Dr. J. Emmett Duffy, Director of TMON and Chair of the 
Search Committee at: http://www.si.edu/marinegeo).

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