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Marine Aquarist Title: Marine Aquarist (full time, annual renewable contract) Location: Marine Discovery Centre, Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, Maldives Apply Before: 3 November 2018 Start Date: January 2019 Contact:Dr Annemarie Kramer, MDC Manager: mdcmanager....@fourseasons.com Websites:Reefscapers.com ; MarineSavers.com ; facebook.com/MarineSavers We are seeking a motivated, out-going Marine Aquarist to join our team of dedicated conservationists in our innovative Fish Lab. The right candidate will specialize in ornamental fish breeding (especially clownfish) and will be keen to research and extend their knowledge on maintenance and breeding of different species in aquarium settings. Daily work at the Fish Lab • Work as part of a team to maintain all aspects of the Fish Lab Programme, including: ornamental fish breeding, plankton culture, marine aquarium, touch pool and a jellyfish tank and breeding system. General • Provide information, Conduct guided snorkelling trips, guest excursions and marine life briefings/presentations. • Explain and promote our Reefscapers projects to guests, visiting journalists and tour operators. • Assist with all environmental activities including coral propagation, turtle rehabilitation, outreach programmes. • Attend meetings and present at local seminars; train and supervise our apprentices, interns and volunteers. • Photograph and document marine life; collect data and perform data entry. • Produce reports (in English) for monthly reports, use on websites and social media. • Additional tasks and responsibilities as and when required. Candidate Specification • BSc/MSc qualifications in a relevant discipline (Marine Biology, Aquaculture, etc.). • Experience in marine conservation and research, ideally gained in a tropical country preffered. • Knowledge and experience of marine aquaculture, aquaria maintenance and tropical marine ecosystems. • Good written and spoken English (extra languages desirable) and experience in public-facing roles. • Sociable team player, able to support and educate colleagues; ability to work creatively and problem-solve. • Confident swimmer with SCUBA certification. • Physically fit non-smoker, able to spend long hours in the ocean and tropical environment. • Computer skills a bonus (mapping software, programming, databases). Salary and Benefits • The salary for this position is $1000 USD per month (plus a small commission). • Working hours 09:00 to 18:00 with occasional evenings; 6 days (one off day) per week; 36 days’ annual leave. • Basic DAN dive insurance (sports diver bronze). • Uniform; staff canteen meals; shared same-sex staff accommodation. • Annual return home flight, plus one return flight after six months (from Maldives to a regional international hub). • High standards of dress code and behaviour are expected (details provided upon selection). This includes maintaining a professional appearance and a helpful attitude towards resort guests and fellow staff. Application process – please read carefully: Email your CV and cover letter (as PDF file/s with your name in the filename) to Dr. Annemarie Kramer, MDC Manager - mdcmanager....@fourseasons.com - Include in your application: (a) “Marine Aquarist” position; (b) why you would be good for this role; (c) contact details for 2 referees; (d) where you saw this vacancy advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
