European Marine Reserve Science Coordinator, PISCO
Position Summary: The Appointee will serve as the European Marine
Reserve Science Coordinator for the Oregon State University team of the
Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO)
located in Corvallis, Oregon. This is a 12-month position funded by a
contract from Natural England. The Coordinator will organize the
development of a European version of the second edition of "The Science
of Marine Reserves" booklet. The output will apply global lessons to a
European context, drawing particularly from temperate waters including
the UK. To do so, the booklet will feature case studies from relevant
marine reserves in EU waters and from relevant regions outside of
Europe, such as other temperate zones. The Coordinator will be
responsible for synthesizing the existing, regionally-applicable
scientific information about marine reserves, focusing on marine
reserves in northern European waters, in other European waters, and in
other temperate locations. The Coordinator will research and collate
relevant case study material; perform a meta-analysis of existing marine
reserve data from the EU and create a map of all MPAs in the region;
identify and draft regional content for the booklet including case
studies; create and support a Science Advisory body; manage logistics
associated with booklet production; coordinate meetings and conference
calls of project team members, design staff, PIs, Science Advisors, and
other partners; and develop and implement strategies to catalyze new
science in order to fill information gaps about marine reserves. The
Coordinator will work with a team of individuals located at Oregon State
University (Dr. Kirsten Grorud-Colvert) and University of California,
Santa Barbara (Drs. Steve Gaines, Satie Airamé, and Sarah Lester).
Highest Degree: Graduate degree in Marine Science (Ph. D. preferred)
Work experience: Experience in the field of marine conservation,
science, and/or policy is preferred.
Other job-related skills and abilities: Strong understanding of marine
ecology, specifically the science of marine reserves; ability to
articulate and communicate marine conservation science and its
implications to non-scientific audiences; ability to work well in
partnerships, including as part of a physically dispersed team; ability
to coordinate, develop, and execute strategies and related activities.
Must be organized and demonstrate ability to coordinate multiple
partners and efforts; must demonstrate initiative and be able to work
independently and as a member of a team. Must have strong communication
and writing skills. This position requires travel. Preferred candidates
will have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing
diversity. For more information about the Science of Marine Reserves
project, visit http://www.piscoweb.org/outreach/pubs/reserves
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, and names and contact
information for three references to Kirsten Grorud-Colvert
([email protected]). Review of applications will begin
April 7, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
