Sustainable Seafood Program Director

The Safina Center (formerly Blue Ocean Institute) is seeking a Sustainable Seafood Program Director. The Sustainable Seafood Program Director could be based at our office in Setauket, NY or there may be the potential to work remotely. Salary and benefits TBD based on experience and qualifications. 
Background: 
The Safina Center is an ocean and wildlife conservation nonprofit organization based on Long Island, NY. The Safina Center was founded in 2003 by Dr. Carl Safina, a pioneer of ocean conservation, who brought ocean issues into the conservation mainstream. 
Our Sustainable Seafood Program translates seafood science for consumers, chefs, retailers, and health care professionals and consists of many interconnected components: 
          Online seafood guide based on scientific ratings of 160+ wild-caught fish and shellfish: Green, yellow, and red ratings, and advisories for contaminants including mercury and PCBs
          Information for consumers, chefs, and retailers who want to switch to eating/selling more sustainable seafood
          Information on seafood nutrition and related health issues
          Web-based tutorials, videos, links and blogs of issues such as bycatch, mercury in seafood, overfishing etc.
          Partnership with Whole Foods Market to promote sustainable seafood from boat to counter top Primary duties:
          Oversee the research for our fisheries sustainability assessments that are published in The Safina Center’s online seafood guide
          Supervise three to four seafood researchers, and train new researchers
          Establish priorities for which species/fisheries to assess and rate
          Manage the contract and budget for the sustainable seafood program work
          Serve as the principal liaison with our business partner Whole Foods Market
          Work closely with our partner Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch on the fisheries sustainability assessments, revising the fisheries assessment criteria, and improvement to the online assessment tool used by both Seafood Watch and The Safina Center
          Draft and review policy comment letters related to U.S. ocean/fisheries management, and collaborate with other NGOs on policy initiatives
          Develop outreach content, including website content for Sustainable Seafood Program section of the website
          Respond to inquiries from the media, public, and seafood industry
Preferred Qualifications: 
          A master’s degree or higher in the marine science or conservation fields, with a focus in fisheries
          Understanding of fisheries issues and how fisheries are assessed and managed
          Supervisory or managerial experience
          Experienced researcher, attention to detail
          Familiarity with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch fisheries assessment criteria (used by both Seafood Watch and The Safina Center) and the Seafood Watch Online Assessment Tool (SWAT)
          Excellent oral and written communicator, capable of synthesizing scientific information so that it can be understood by the general public
          Excellent organization skills, ability to multitask If interested, please send resume, two writing samples, and three references to Elizabeth Brown-Hornstein at ebrown@safinacenter.org.

Aquarium Conservation Partnership Coordinator

The Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP Coordinator) conducts the implementation of the ACP Conservation Action Agenda by an 19-member coalition of U.S. aquariums, including a multi-aquarium plastic pollution initiative. 
The ACP is beginning the second year of its two-year (2016-17) proof-of-concept project designed to bring the nation's leading aquariums together to achieve collective impact for ocean and freshwater conservation. The ACP is a voluntary, unincorporated project that was initiated by Monterey Bay Aquarium, Shedd Aquarium, and National Aquarium, and currently includes 18 member aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The purpose of the ACP is to provide strategic information and guidance to aquariums, and coordinate collective action on specific conservation goals included in its 2016-17 Conservation Action Agenda. The primary goal of the ACP is to reduce sources of ocean and freshwater plastic pollution. Other conservation goals include: increase protection of important ocean and freshwater ecosystems; protect threatened shark and ray species; and improve the sustainability of global fisheries and aquaculture. 

Core Responsibilities
Coordination
    •    Conducts day-to-day implementation of the ACP Conservation Action Agenda and multi-aquarium plastic pollution initiative
    •    Works with the ACP Chair and Executive Committee to develop strategies and identify, assign, and accomplish work tasks
    •    Builds effective working relationships with ACP members and external partners and advisors
    •    Monitors and reports progress toward ACP goals and objectives
Logistical
    •    Works with ACP leadership to develop and execute work plans and budgets
    •    Develops ACP meeting agendas and produce meeting minutes
    •    Produces quarterly ACP progress reports
    •    Develops strategies and tools for information sharing and coordination, including an online communications platform, among ACP members
    •    Plans and executes in-person ACP meetings, including assisting with travel, lodging and meeting space needs
    •    Plans and executes online-based ACP meetings, such as Webinars
    •    Performs legal compliance tracking and reporting
    •    Oversees implementation of the final project evaluation for the ACP
Research
    •    Researches policy, science, and market-based issues related to the ACP conservation goals
    •    Produces research briefs and organizes and disseminates information to ACP members
    •    Works with ACP leadership to manage research consultants, as needed
Outreach
    •    With ACP leadership, cultivates partnerships with conservation, industry, and government entities to advance ACP conservation goals
    •    Per guidance from ACP leadership, participates in external meetings on behalf of ACP, and gives presentations to outside groups about the ACP
    •    Works with ACP leadership and other consultants to support all parts of the multi-aquarium plastic pollution initiative, including outreach to consumers, industry and government officials
Absolutely Required Skills / Knowledge / Ability / Experience or Education
    •    Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and support a coalition of groups to accomplish common goals
    •    Experience in developing and executing strategic plans, and measuring and reporting progress toward goals
    •    Minimum 5 years' experience in ocean or environmental conservation field
    •    Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with conservation, industry and government partners
    •    Experience with developing and implementing effective tools for information sharing among coalition members
    •    Ability to perform rapid research on relevant issues, and produce meaningful information and analysis to answer key questions
    •    Efficiency in organizing and executing meetings, including producing minutes and ensuring follow through with next steps
Desired Skills / Knowledge / Ability / Experience or Education
    •    Expertise on the issue of ocean and freshwater plastic pollution
    •    Post graduate degree preferred
    •    Efficiency with the Google communication platform and Constant Contact, or similar

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION OF THIS POSITION CAN BE REMOTE TO MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM. LOCATION WILL BE DECIDED WITH SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

Job Details

Reference #18910
Posted on Jan 4, 2017
Location(s) Monterey Bay
Expertise Conservation & Science, Policy, Sea Otter Research & Conservation, Seafood Watch, Tuna Research
Work type(s) Term, Full Time
Job level(s) Experienced

2017 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

Apply for the 2017 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

Are you a science graduate student looking to make a difference in science policy and funding? Applications are being accepted for the 2017 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy. Recipients receive first-hand experience at the interface of science and public policy.

Winners receive:

• A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the Biological and Ecological Sciences Coalition Congressional Visits Day, an annual event that brings scientists to the nation's capital to advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation. The event will be held on April 25-26, 2017. Domestic travel and hotel expenses will be paid for the winners.
• Policy and communications training, including information on the legislative process and trends in federal science funding.
• Meetings with congressional policymakers to discuss the importance of federal investments in the biological sciences.
• A one-year AIBS membership, including a subscription to the journal BioScience and a copy of "Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media."
• The 2017 award is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents enrolled in a graduate degree program in the biological sciences, science education, or a closely allied field. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to science policy and/or science education policy. Prior EPPLA winners, honorable mentions, and AIBS science policy interns/fellows are not eligible.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 9 January 2017. The application can be downloaded at http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html.

NSF: Section Head for the Disciplinary Processes Section

The NSF Division of Earth Sciences is honored to serve the Earth Sciences research community by welcoming proposals submitted to its core, cross-cutting, education, and instrumentation and facilities programs. Starting in 2017 we are realigning these programs into two new sections. The Disciplinary Programs Section encompasses all our core programs, including Geophysics, Petrology and Geochemistry, Tectonics, Geobiology and Low Temperature Geochemistry, Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics, Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology, and Hydrologic Sciences. The Integrated Activities Section includes all our cross-cutting activities, including Instrumentation and Facilities (and Geoinformatics), Education and Human Resources, and cross-division research programs Integrated Earth Systems, EarthScope, GeoPRISMS, Critical Zone Observatories, and Paleo Perspectives on Climate Change. This section also includes our division communications and analysis group.

Our Integrated Activities Section will be led by Section Head Dr. Jim Whitcomb, who has ably headed the Deep Earth Processes section for many years. We are seeking a Section Head for the Disciplinary Processes Section, and ask for your help in identifying strong applicants. Appointment to this Senior Executive Service position may be on a career or on a one to three-year limited-term basis. Alternatively, the incumbent may be assigned under Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) provisions. The job announcement may be found on USA Jobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/459469500?org=NSF
Applications are open until January 24, 2017.

With this realignment, we signal to our community that EAR values deep knowledge in core disciplines as well as integrative Earth science research. Both the Disciplinary Programs and Integrated Activities sections are composed of programs that support the entire spectrum of the Earth Sciences. But our mission is unchanged: to promote the progress of science by making awards that capitalize on new concepts in science and engineering and provide global leadership in advancing research and education.

Summer 2017 Employment Opportunities: Marine Sciences Instructor and Teaching Assistant

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. We are currently seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to work in our summer programs. Information regarding employment and our summer programs can be found at cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer.

Why teach for CTY?

• opportunity to teach motivated and talented students a subject they love
• limited class size (maximum of 18 students) ensures a low student-teacher ratio
• all classes are taught by both an instructor and teaching assistant
• opportunity to work in an environment with colleagues who share similar interests
• competitive salary plus room and board at our east and west coast residential sites
• science instructors are allotted a generous lab budget

We are currently seeking individuals to teach the following marine science-related courses:

• Marine Ecology
• The Chesapeake Bay
• Whales and Estuary Systems

Core Dates for 2017 (Please note that the dates for some sites vary from those listed below. Visit our Site Locations and Dates page for specific employment dates at each site.)
Session 1: June 22 - July 15, 2017
Session 2: July 15 - August 5, 2017
 
For more information about these positions, site locations, program dates, and access to our online employment application, please see our website, cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer, or contact us via email at ctysummer@jhu.edu or by calling 410-735-6185.
 
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Ocean Education Specialist

 
The Ocean Team at the National Museum of Natural History is looking for an enthusiastic educator to join in the launch of two Arctic and climate-related projects. Please pass along to those who might be interested! 
 
http://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/contract_opportunities.html. 
 
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Ocean Education Specialist
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) seeks a contractor to support the Education and Outreach activities of the Ocean Education Team. The Ocean Education Team is responsible for developing activities and programs for family, adult, and teen audiences and training museum volunteers in ocean content and public engagement strategies. In the summer of 2017, the museum will open a Narwhal exhibit to connect visitors to Arctic research, Narwhal biology and behavior, Inuit culture, and climate change. New volunteers, activity cart(s), and special programs will accompany the exhibit. The summer of 2017 will also bring a number of opportunities for visitors to talk to scientists and community members working in the Arctic through live broadcasts and public programs.
 
The goal of this position is to support and develop the efforts that connect visitors to the exciting objects, content, and scientists related to the Arctic, climate change, and Inuit culture. The Ocean Education Specialist will assist education staff in recruiting, training, and coordinating a new cohort of volunteers for the museum’s Narwhal Exhibit. The Ocean Education Specialist will also assist education staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating live feed programming to the Arctic and other regions of the ocean. The person must work independently and as part of collaborative teams to schedule and organize volunteers and projects and will participate in planning meetings, maintain volunteer and live feed schedules, set up and facilitate programs and trainings, make visitor observations and data collections, and write reports related to the scope of work.
 
Download the Statement of Work and Application Instructions: http://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/contract_opportunities.html. 
 
Applications are due on or before 5:00 PM in the vendor’s time zone on January 6, 2017.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a nationally-ranked, residential, four-year liberal arts public honors college located on the Chesapeake Bay 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies starting August 2017. St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher, a rigorous scholar, and an innovative member of our growing academic community.

St. Mary’s currently has a newly established and popular major in environmental studies. We are most interested in finding a colleague equipped to develop our newly established major into a signature program. We seek a faculty member who is broadly trained in Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary teacher and scholar who will work collaboratively with the existing ENST faculty to develop the major and minor curriculum in ENST. While the specialty area is open, a competitive candidate for this position will contribute expertise that crosses and engages with at least two of the three ENST Tracks (Environmental Science, Social Science & Policy, Arts & Humanities), with a preference for a candidate capable of teaching upper level environmental science topics courses in addition to teaching a regular rotation of common core courses in the major. Teaching responsibilities include six courses per year at the introductory, intermediate, and/or advanced levels, and advising.

We encourage applicants who wish to create local, national or international field-studies opportunities. Service responsibilities include helping to develop the Environmental Studies program and to participate in our shared college governance.  Regular teaching responsibilities will include ENST 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies, ENST 490: Environmental Keystone Seminar, Topics courses in one or more of the ENST Tracks (Environmental Science, Environmental Humanities, and Environmental Social Science and Policy) and supervision and mentorship of students completing a yearlong St. Mary’s Project.

A competitive candidate will be able to demonstrate clear evidence of and a commitment to place-based, experiential, and applied learning. Two of the College’s core values focus on civic engagement and environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will demonstrate the application of these values in a teaching and/or research agenda, ideally in ways that can directly engage with and capitalize on the geographic region, history, or mission of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Applicants should have a PhD in hand before March 2017, previous experience teaching in a liberal arts context, and a high level of commitment to creative, undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities include six courses per year at the introductory, intermediate, and/or advanced levels, and advising.  The development of an active research program involving undergraduates is expected.  Additional desirable qualifications include: demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment; and evidenced ability to help students and community partners identify, analyze, and participate in real-world problem-solving.

Applications accepted online only.  To apply, applicants must submit the following application materials to Professor Sue Johnson, Chair, Search Committee, Environmental Studies Search at apply.interfolio.com/39735.

• a cover letter (describing academic interests, experience, and brief description of potential courses)
• a CV
• a statement of teaching philosophy incorporating an explanation of how the applicant’s teaching at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity
• a research statement
• evidence of teaching effectiveness
• three letters of reference

For questions about this position, please contact Professor Sue Johnson, Chair, Search Committee at 240-895-4250.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (www.smcm.edu) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

Technology Manager, American Geosciences Institute

Alexandria, VA-based geoscience non-profit is seeking candidates for a full-time Technology Manager who is responsible for overall day-to-day computing operations, including website development and support. This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Technology and Communications. Tasks include: actively involved in the development and management of Drupal-based websites and some custom web app development in support of geoscience information and educational programs; oversee tech support of users; user account management on a variety of platforms (including Active Directory, Google Apps, and Drupal); familiarize new staff members with the technology systems; customize Windows computers for different departmental needs; manage and monitor enterprise backups; acquisition of new computers, printers and software through third-party vendors; acquire, manage and enforce software license agreements; work with other staff members to update Disaster Recovery Plan; and monitor the health of computer systems. Some additional tasks in networking, servers, and user support may be required. Demonstrated excellent organizational and record-keeping experience, discretion with sensitive information, technology systems support, and web development experience are required. Familiarity with PHP, SQL, and/or C# desired. Geoscience background is a plus. 

Salary commensurate with experience, full benefits provided, including health insurance and 403(b) plan. To apply, please email jobs@agiweb.org with cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Please indicate “Tech Manager” in the subject. Position open until filled. EOE.

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Marine Reserves Research Project Leader - OR Dept. Fish & Wildlife

Marine Reserves Research Project Leader

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Newport, OR

Located in Newport, ensure that marine reserves monitoring and research mandates and expectations are met. This is a complex, multidisciplinary research effort with numerous monitoring and research projects conducted simultaneously with other department staff and scientists, contractors, and external research partners.

For more information, see job posting at www.dfw.state.or.us/hr. 

Qualifications: Requires three years of biological experience with one year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities; and a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Bachelor's degree or three additional years of biological experience. A Master’s or Doctorate degree will substitute for some experience.

Salary: $4,033-$5,888/mo. Generous benefits package.

Closing Date: October 18, 2016

Contact: Apply online at: www.dfw.state.or.us/hr

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Volunteer Manager Position with Blue Water Baltimore

Hiring Organization: Blue Water Baltimore
Job Announcement: http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/wp-content/uploads/Volunteer_Manager_Job.pdf
Job Closing Date: 1 July 2016

Blue Water Baltimore Seeks Volunteer Manager

Blue Water Baltimore, the leading water quality nonprofit in Baltimore, seeks a Volunteer Manager to motivate, track, and place volunteers in our restoration programs. Volunteers power many of our restoration and monitoring projects and programs. Last year, over 4,000 volunteers and 12,000 volunteer hours supported our programs.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic and effective environmental nonprofits in the region. 

Blue Water Baltimore’s mission is to restore the quality of Baltimore’s rivers, streams and harbor to foster a healthy environment, a strong economy, and thriving communities. Blue Water Baltimore is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that takes on and accomplishes a wide range of work, and partners with a variety of organizations to accomplish its restoration, greening, and advocacy goals. Blue Water Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Our office is a LEED Gold certified green building. Read more at www.bluewaterbaltimore.org.

 Position Overview:

The volunteer manager recruits, trains and manages volunteers to meet the goals and needs of the organization. The manager works with 4 other program managers to assess needs and plan projects. The successful candidate is one who can have fun, while being efficient and enjoying challenges. The Volunteer Manager will work an average of 40 hours per week and will report to the Senior Manager of Greening. 

Duties:

Recruits, trains and manages volunteers

• Identify local groups to recruit for specific projects and programs
• Maintains routine contact with volunteers and volunteer groups, including event reminders, follow-ups and monthly newsletter
• Collects, enters and manages volunteer data in Salesforce
• Expands volunteer group resources and manages partnerships with City and County agencies as well as non-profit, business, faith and community groups

Supports Blue Water Baltimore staff and programs

• Works with program staff to schedule and implement events with volunteers (community forestry, water quality monitoring, stream cleanups, and nursery)
• Coordinates logistics and assists in implementation for volunteer projects
• Works with staff to identify needs for volunteers
• Manages staff and interns for trash cleanups

Implements volunteer appreciation

• Plans and implements volunteer appreciation events throughout the year
• Maintains lines of communication and relationships with volunteers
• Recognizes volunteers through social media, cards, gifts, awards and special nominations

Works with Development Staff to support corporate volunteer groups

• Works with existing partners and develops additional partnership and project opportunities
• Plans and leads corporate volunteer events
• Seeks monetary and in-kind donations to support volunteer events
• Assists with grant writing and reporting

Communication Support

• Writes blogs, website or email content that highlight volunteers and great events
• Maintains calendar with up to date events for volunteer projects
• Helps to promote events

Qualifications:

Experience

• 1-2 yrs of volunteer program management
• Planning and leading volunteer events

Skills

• Excellent planner and extremely organized
• Able to work with team members effectively
• Goal driven and able to manage deadlines
• A good people person and able to build lasting, meaningful relationships
• Ability to lift 65 lbs.
• Ability to work in inclement weather (including heat)
• Possession of a driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to work weekends, seasonally and some nights

Knowledge

• Understand social marketing and volunteer needs
• Basic marketing and customer service
• Excel, Word and email optimal function
• Volunteer Management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales Force or similar data management systems
• working on watershed restoration projects
• College degree preferred or equivalent experience- marketing, sociology, or environmental field experience

Salary & Benefits:

• $40,000 to $45,000, commensurate with experience
  • Matched retirement investment plan
  • Employer contribution to health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employer-provided life and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holiday, sick, vacation and personal time
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and salary requirement to employment@bluewaterbaltimore.org with “Volunteer Manager” in the subject line. Please apply by July 1^st.  This position will remain open until filled. Blue Water Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer.

New Vacancy - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecosystem Services - Victoria University of Wellington

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecosystems Services

Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand

We seek a qualified and highly motivated individual who will play a pivotal role in generating a ground breaking case study. 

Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems in the world.  Hotspots for endemic biodiversity, water purification, and carbon sequestration as well as places of significant cultural and recreational value, wetlands provide up to 40% of global renewable ecosystem services.  Sadly, they are in peril globally.  The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology seeks a qualified and highly motivated individual who will play a pivotal role in generating a ground breaking case study to identify synergies and opportunities to enhance biodiversity, water quality, carbon sequestration and cultural and recreational benefits within a multi-use wetland ecosystem.  The multi-disciplinary project will serve as a model for future ecological projects within in New Zealand and worldwide.  The successful applicant will productively engage with government agencies, community groups, and local land users and will help supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students in a programme of related research projects. 

Candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in Ecology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline, in a topic relevant to conservation biology, restoration ecology, ecosystems service modeling, or public participatory processes.  He or she will be comfortable in the use of Geographic Information Systems and have a demonstrated track record of public engagement.  Excellent verbal and written English language skills are essential.  Knowledge of Te Reo Maori is considered a major asset.  Publications in international, peer-reviewed journals, with a leading role (i.e. first-author, and/or corresponding author) are an important merit.  

Applications close 1 October 2016

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.  

For more information and to apply online visit: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies
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Immediate Openings for Ecological Field Monitoring Technicians and Leads in WA and OR

For complete information and to apply, please visit our website: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/

Locations are in Lakeview, OR and Wenatchee, WA

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain West. As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of Land Management's national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term ecological data at multiple scales across the Western BLM districts. In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM, GBI's ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.

This video highlights the BLM's AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across the western states.

*Techs*

Field Technicians will work cooperatively with BLM Biologists and Resource Managers, and a GBI Field Lead. Each field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) will characterize vegetation using the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) protocol and Describing Indicators of Rangeland Health (DIRH), for which training will be provided. Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.

Compensation:

• $15.00/hour
• $15.00 Camping per diem
• $75/week housing stipend

Timeline:

• Upon availability - 2 September 2016
• Full-time, 40 hours per week minimum

*Leads*

Field Leads will work cooperatively with BLM Biologists and Resource Managers; and GBI Field Technicians. Each Field Lead will coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize vegetation using the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) protocol and Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), for which training will be provided. Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.

Compensation:

• $1,360 bi-weekly salary
• $15.00 Camping per diem
• $75/week housing stipend

Timeline:

• 8 August - 30 December 2016
• Full-time, 40 hours per week minimum

Field work for this position includes maintaining safety awareness and practices, navigating off-trail to sampling sites, establishing sampling plots and transects, identifying and describing soil horizons, collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and woody heights), making qualitative range assessments, and taking photo-points. During these periods of field work, camping will be required. Additional duties include entering data into an Access-based database, employing QA/QC techniques, and aiding with field logistics. Depending on the field office, the objective of the 2016 AIM sampling season is to collect comprehensive vegetation and rangeland monitoring data. This data will be summarized and analyzed at the end of the field season to inform future management of sagebrush ecosystems, Resource Management Plans, and grazing permit renewals.

Biodiversity Faculty Search, 2 positions (Associate, Full, or Assistant in-review for tenure)

The Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida is seeking applicants for two positions at the Associate or Full Professor Level (or Assistant Professors whose tenure package is already under review) in the area of Biodiversity, including the generation, maintenance, dynamics, conservation, structure, or functional consequences of biodiversity. One position targets researchers who creatively explore biodiversity science using mathematical, statistical, and/or computational tools, at scales from single species to entire communities and biogeographical realms. The other position is more broadly defined, and we welcome candidates with strong empirical (field, lab, or comparative) and applied research dimensions in biodiversity science, working in terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or coastal ecosystems.  Successful candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. in biological sciences, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, and will be expected to have an internationally recognized research program and contribute to training and education in biodiversity science. 

These hires are part of a new Biodiversity Initiative launched by the University of Florida, a campus wide initiative bridging multiple units (and including the establishment of a Biodiversity Institute), and aiming at fostering collaborations among scientists, students, resource managers, and policy analysts, formulating strategies to meet the biodiversity challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Such strategic questions including gauging the effects on biodiversity, ecosystem processes, emerging disease, and resource sustainability of factors such as climate change, sea level rise, invasive species, and environmental degradation. The University of Florida is uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in biodiversity science, capitalizing on its status as a land grant, sea grant and space grant university, with the most comprehensive academic health center in the Southeastern US. The Biodiversity Institute will leverage extraordinary data resources and computing power (including one of the most powerful university supercomputers), one of the nation's largest natural history museums, and a strong collaborative culture across disciplines. 

Applications must be submitted at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/497559/preeminence-associate-full-professor-in-biodiversity and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, ongoing research directions, and interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references.  Applications will be reviewed beginning August 22, 2016 as received and the position will remain open until filled.  Questions about these positions may be emailed to Jeremy Lichstein (jlichstein@ufl.edu) with subject "BIODIVERSITY SEARCH" 

The University of Florida counts among its greatest strengths- and a major component of its excellence - that is values broad diversity in its faculty, students and staff and creates a robust, inclusive and welcoming climate for learning, research, and other work. UF is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and access, and it seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and other attributes who, among their many exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in work and learning activities.  

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.  Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provide approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. 

Post Doc: Aquatic Food Web Modeling

The Jefferson Project, an unprecedented endeavor to examine freshwater ecosystems with advanced "smart sensor technology" will be hiring a post-doc to develop food web models that incorpate high-frequency monitoring, modeling, and experimental data.  This exciting research endeavor brings together Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), IBM, and the FUND for Lake George.  The project is intended to serve as a blueprint for studying lakes around the world and to better understand how humans are affected lake ecosystems.  The research is based on the RPI campus, at the field station on Lake George (located in upstate NY), and in IBM research labs around the world. .

The Jefferson Project was built upon 36 years of lake chemistry monitoring and is currently deploying real-time sensors for high-frequency monitoring of the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of Lake George (a lake that is 32 miles long and 200 ft. deep). These monitoring data are being integrated with data from experiments investigating the impacts of excess nutrients, invasive species, and other contaminants on freshwater food webs.  We have already produced second and third-generation weather, hydrology, and lake circulation modes; these models are being validated using high-resolution data from the "Smart Sensor Network".  Our goal is to link these physical models and integrate them with food web models, allowing us to better understand how humans have altered, and will continue to alter, lake ecosystems.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food web modeling and an associated publication record. Programming expertise (e.g., C++, Python, Matlab) would also be quite valuable. 

Rensselaer has a growing group of aquatic ecologists, first-rate facilities for aquatic research, and a beautiful field station on Lake George.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with experimental ecologists, limnologists, modelers, computer scientists, and engineers from both RPI and IBM.  The post-doc will also have access to state-of-the-art supercomputers, including the powerful IBM Blue Gene/Q. 

For additional information:
http://relyealab.wix.com/relyea-lab
http://faculty.rpi.edu/node/35931
http://faculty.rpi.edu/node/35932
http://eichll.wix.com/lawrence-eichler
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI/
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/47219.wss

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, research statement, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Rick Relyea (relyer@rpi.edu) in PDF format.  

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.  The desired state date is late summer or early fall. 

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Dr. Rick Relyea
Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute
Director, The Jefferson Project
David M. Darrin, Senior Endowed Chair
Dept. of Biological Sciences, BT2115
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180

Ball State University Instructor of Biology

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a one year renewable contract faculty position, available August 20, 2016.  The University offers an excellent benefits package, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

Major Responsibilities: Faculty member with broad base in biological sciences, with focus on teaching introductory biology, ecology, zoology and other courses for biology majors.  Contribute actively to the intellectual and professional life of the Biology Department, the College of Sciences and Humanities, Ball State University and the surrounding community. 

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree or higher in the biological sciences or related field from an accredited college or university; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to excellence in teaching. 

Preferred qualifications: Earned doctorate in biological sciences from an accredited college or university with a focus on animal ecology/zoology; demonstrated teaching ability and/or evidence of scholarly activity.  

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.  

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, documentation of scholarly activity and teaching ability (e.g., student and peer review evaluation summaries), copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses and contact information of five persons who can provide professional recommendations upon request.  Application materials are to be submitted in Word or PDF format as attachments to an email message to: 

Dr. Kemuel Badger, Chair
Department of Biology
Ball State University
Muncie IN 47306
kbadger@bsu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis.  Approximately 21,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of seven academic colleges that offer 187 undergraduate programs, 84 master's programs, and 16 doctoral programs.  Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders committed to improving quality of life for all. 

Ball State University if an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

Director of its Earth Systems Science Interdisciplinary Center at UMCP

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) at the University of Maryland is conducting an open search for the Director of its Earth Systems Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC). The Center was originally established in 1999 as a partnership among CMNS, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS), and the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center. It includes three partner departments (Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and Geology in CMNS, and Geographical Sciences in BSOS). Academic faculty in ESSIC hold their tenure and teach in one of the partner departments.

Under the active leadership of Professor Antonio Busalacchi, the Center has grown in size and stature to a complement of 10 academic faculty and 150 research scientists, with an annual research income of approximately $35M. It has added a second major partner, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. The Master Grant with Goddard supports four major research areas: climate variability and change; atmospheric composition and processes; the global carbon cycle (including terrestrial and marine ecosystems/land use/cover change) and the global water cycle. The NOAA Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) between ESSIC and the North Carolina State University enhances NOAA's ability to use satellite observations and Earth system models to advance the national climate mission.

Understanding the Earth system - the combination of the physical planet and the animals, plants and people who live on it - is now essential to our national prosperity and security, and ESSIC must contribute to the University’s response to this urgent national need. To this end, and reflecting the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field, the next Director will leverage the excellence across the campus to build co-operative partnerships with other units. In particular, s/he will proactively encourage and support faculty participation in campus collaborations to plan for future large-scale funded proposals, as well as efforts to provide useful knowledge about the Earth system to the non-academic world. S/he will also proactively strengthen the relationships with NASA and NOAA, and engage new external partners from universities, federal agencies, the State of Maryland and the private sector, thereby continuing to raise the national and international profile of the University. 

The ESSIC Director will report to the CMNS Dean. The candidate should have a strong commitment to faculty and staff development. S/he will be a scientist of the highest quality in any of the disciplines essential to understanding the Earth system, and will be appointed as full professor with tenure in the appropriate department. The Director must be a recognized player in the earth system community, with a strong record of strategic leadership and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and successfully, nationally and internationally, in a range of contexts and perspectives inside and beyond academia. Ph.D. or equivalent required.

Applicants should submit as a SINGLE document a curriculum vita including publications, a description of how their research and their experience qualify them for this position and the names and contact information for five referees. Please apply at: http://go.umd.edu/essicdir 

Start day and salary negotiable. The position will remain open until filled, but for best consideration applications should be received by December 31, 2016.

For additional information please contact:
Professor Steve Halperin
Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center
5825 University Research Court, Suite 4001
College Park, MD 20740
shalper@umd.edu

Faculty position in Plant Biology

Faculty Member in Plant Biology

College of the Atlantic seeks a full-time faculty member in Plant Biology.  The appointment begins Fall 2017.  The position requires a Ph.D. in plant biology or a closely related area as well as a track record of teaching excellence, strong field experience and taxonomic skills that will enhance our strengths in local natural history and field based instruction.  The successful candidate will teach five courses per year with an emphasis on field studies in plant ecology and within a teaching rotation through team-taught foundational biology courses.  Full job description may be see at: www.coa.edu/employment.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter that speaks to their unique qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three relevant course descriptions in a single PDF file to PlantbioFS@coa.edu by August 26, 2016. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  

Barbara Carter, Faculty Assistant, Co-chair Review and Appeals
Secretary, Society for Human Ecology
College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME  04609  USA
(207) 801-5632  carter@coa.edu
www.coa.edu  www.SocietyforHumanEcology.org

Two postdocs at USEPA Gulf Ecology Division

US Environmental Protection Agency
Gulf Ecology Divsion
Gulf Breeze, FL

Effects of ocean and coastal acidification on stressor responses in estuarine organisms are reef building corals

Research focuses on determining how changes in coastal water chemistry from ocean acidification and nutrient enrichment influence stressor responses in estuarine organisms and reef building corals under controlled laboratory conditions.  The project will investigate the interactive effects of projected high levels of pC02 and selected land-based stressors on genomic, biochemical, and cellular and organismal level responses in selected species.  The post-doc will develop and utilize exposure and testing systems and various biological response endpoints to determine sensitive species and life stages of estuarine invertebrates, fish and corals.  The post doc will investigate how changes in carbonate chemistry, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality parameters affect calcification and other genomic and cellular responses to allow a mechanistic interpretation of species sensitivity and to facilitate predictive model development.  

For position description go tohttps://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Position.cfm?pos_id=3D957

Three Positions with New Jersey Audubon

INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS (3) for fall migration monitoring project at New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ.  August 25-October 31. Cape May is renowned as one of the world's greatest hot spots for bird migration.  Successful applicants will work at the Cap May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, and Morning Flight Songbird Count. Duties include teaching visitors bird identification and natural history, offering general assistance, conducting workshops, and assisting migration counter when needed.  Applicants should have experience interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with bird migration and experience identifying passerines, raptor, and/or seabirds is preferred. All applicants must have their own vehicle and a valid, clean driver's license.  Salary for positions $900/month; housing and reimbursement for gas is provided.  Send over letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant experience and three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) as a single PDF document by email to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org.  Please indicate in the Subject line the position for which you are applying.  Application deadline July 15, 2016. 

MONARCH FIELD NATURALIST INTERN (2) to assist with ongoing Monarch butterfly migration project at New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory, August 25-October 31.  Duties include daily road censuses of migrating Monarch butterflies, tagging, data entry, and educating the public about the project and monarch biology.  Successful applicant will be expected to work irregular hours during peak Monarch flights.  Careful data collection and entry skills, and excellent interpersonal skills a must; familiarity with insect ecology and migration a plus but not required.  Must have own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver's license. Salary for positions $900/month; housing and reimbursement for gas is provided.  Send over letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant experience and three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) as a single PDF document by email to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org.  Please indicate in the Subject line the position for which you are applying.  Application deadline July 8, 2016. 

MIGRATION COUNT COORDINATOR for fall migration monitoring projects at New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO), Cape May, NJ 16 August 2016-31 January 2017. Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the country.  Along with coordinating the migration projects, successful candidate will also provide day-off relief at each of the 3 migration sites (Cape May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch and Cape May Morning Flight Songbird Project), and enter data.  Applicants should have a strong background identifying raptors, seabirds, and songbirds in flight.  Duties include providing training for migration counters, acting as liaison to online count platform and supervise data uploading, and oversee creation of regular summaries, highlights and notable bird sightings for web posting.  Careful data collecting and data entry skills, a willingness to work long hours, and excellent interpersonal skills are a must.  Applicants should have some experience with MS Excel. Coordinator will be responsible for providing at least 1 lecture and/or field workshop at the Cap May Autumn Festival, and oversee summary reports at the end of the season for NJ Audubon publications.  All applicants must have their own vehicle and a valid, clean driver's license. Salary for positions $2100/month; housing and reimbursement for gas is provided.  Send over letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant experience and three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) as a single PDF document by email to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org.  Please indicate in the Subject line the position for which you are applying.  Application deadline July 15, 2016. 

Thank you,
Rene 

René Buccinna, Admin. Asst.
NJ Audubon Center for Research & Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 400-3852     (609) 861-1651 Fx
rene.buccinna@njaudubon.org
Making New Jersey a better place since 1897

Data Visualization Specialist, National Audubon Society

Data Visualization Specialist
National Audubon Society

Position Summary: 
Stakeholders in the Environmental/Conservation arena need credible information on which to base their decisions at local, national, and international scales.  The synthesis and visualization of existing data, collected by Audubon and its partners, offers the potential to provide actionable insights to these critical individuals and groups.  Consequently Audubon and its partners are developing interactive scorecards for all conservation activities to inform field staff and to communicate efforts to various supporters and funders.  As part of Audubon's National Science Division, the Data Visualization Specialist will be primarily responsible for leading the organization's visualizations of key conservation datasets for its priority projects in the Strategic Plan. 

Reporting to team leader for Conservation Scorecards, the Specialist will lead the creation of compelling visualizations for multiple audiences as part of a dashboard/scorecard team.  S/he will engage in, but not be limited to, the following.  

• Acting as a storyteller, translating complex analytical results into easily digested visualizations.  
• Partnering with data engineering and strategy/planning teams to correctly interpret, understand and use available data.  
• Creating and managing a system for generating automated reports on a regular basis using publication-quality metrics for measuring the impact of n the ground conservation work. 
• Creating polishing and re-purposing slideshow presentation. 
• Designing visualization concepts that present Audubon's conservation successes to general audiences and working with Audubon's content team, implementing through web stories. 
• Developing and continuously improving processes, tools, and techniques.  

Essential Functions: 

• Work with field and science staff to pre-stage data from multiple sources in preparation for data blending and subsequent analytics. 
• Design and implement accessible, high-impact visualizations that clearly communicate conservation results, elucidate patterns, promote accountability, generate actionable insights, and facilitate decision making. 
• Work iteratively in collaboration with the strategy/planning team to refine initial concepts and prototypes that can be presented to stakeholders for feedback. 
• Lead the complete lifecycle of visual analytics; from development of mockups to storyboards to complete production ready, automated visualizations. 
• Oversee a repository of re-usable data visualization templates and views. 
• Manage permissions to access visualizations. 
• Foster collaboration by communicating effectively with staff from different disciplines and with varying levels of technology expertise. 

Qualifications & Expertise: 

• BA or BS degree plus 3-5 years of experience in data visualization, data mining, and data analysis. 
• Proven skill designing and presenting complex data sets in a variety of visually compelling formats. 
• Advanced skills in working with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Pentaho, or similar data discovery, visualization, or infographic techniques. 
• A self-starter, one with creative, entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in keeping current with emerging tools and technologies.  
• Proficiency with large relational databases and SQL is required; experience with other data manipulation technology is helpful. 
• Famliarity with ESRI software products and their integration with visualization tools
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to technical and business stakeholders are various levels in the organization. 
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in data manipulation and statistics. 
• Willingness to participate in all levels of project work when necessary and continuously serve as a team player. 
• A passion for data and visual storytelling to achieve conservation goals 

To apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/2876/data-visualization-specialist/job