job ad: marine biodiversity assistant, AMNH
Daniel Brumbaugh
brumba at amnh.org
Thu Jun 7 11:51:30 EDT 2001
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might be interested. Thanks very much!
Biodiversity Assistant
Marine Program
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of the American Museum
of Natural History (AMNH) seeks a person with training and experience
in marine biology and conservation. The Biodiversity Assistant will
assist with the development and implementation of the Center's marine
research and conservation projects, currently focusing on the Bahamas
and spanning the areas of systematics, benthic habitat mapping, and
integrated biophysical-socioeconomic analysis in support of marine
reserve design. The position is for one year with the possibility of
annual renewals.
Qualifications
Those with interest and experience in integrating science and policy,
especially with respect to Caribbean marine conservation, are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must (1) have a Masters degree or a B.A./B.S. with at
least 1 year of experience in one or more relevant marine fields:
conservation biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics,
fisheries, cultural anthropology, biology-related remote sensing, or
geography/GIS; (2) be able to work well on multiple projects, both
independently and collaboratively with other investigators, and in
both field and laboratory settings; and (3) communicate well in
writing and orally. Further experience with proposal, report, and
manuscript writing, budget management, and community outreach &
informal environmental education will be important assets as well.
Responsibilities and Duties
Principle program tasks will include a mix of expedition planning and
field work (including SCUBA and small boat operation), specimen
management, laboratory analyses (both morphological and molecular),
participation in various outreach efforts, report and manuscript
co-authorship, and budget management (note that the specific mix of
these activities will vary across seasons and years). In addition,
the Biodiversity Assistant will collaboratively assist with other
Center events and initiatives as needed.
Applications, including a current curriculum vitae, a narrative
statement of experience and program interests, and the names and
addresses of three references should be sent to:
Marine Program Manager
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
NY, NY 10024
brumba at amnh.org
Electronic applications are encouraged; all applications must be
submitted by July 15, 2001
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