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Wildlife Biologist

Position Summary:
The North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist position.

Summary or Purpose:
Designs and conducts field research and monitoring studies of wildlife and habitats on Alaska’s North Slope; analyzes technical data collected and other technical reports, and writes reports and proposals to further the goals of the Department and the Borough, and assure that the wildlife resources are healthy and sustainable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Plans and implements Department of Wildlife Management research programs such as bowhead whale and caribou surveys, fish and bird studies, and animal migration patterns, to gain data needed for the proper management of subsistence-related wildlife resources and mitigation of wildlife issues.
• Designs and implements surveys to document wildlife resources and the effects of subsistence harvest of wildlife, including hunting, fishing and trapping activities.
• Analyzes and interprets survey and field research data.
• Communicates and distributes research data to NSB personnel, wildlife community and the general public as appropriate.
• Reviews and evaluates technical documents, proposals and publications; analyzes data and information, and communicates results.
• Researches funding opportunities and prepares grant applications as required.
• Coordinates staff technicians and visiting scientists; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects.
• Represent the Borough in meetings with Federal, International, state and local wildlife organizations, other Borough departments, and community organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
• Experience working on boats and operating snowmachines and/or ATVs. A willingness to travel by small aircraft.
• Willingness and ability to handle shotguns for bear safety.
• Willingness and ability to get dirty; harvest sampling of seals, whales, walruses, and caribou is essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, GIS software, database software, and analysis software (such as R).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work within a team and independently. This includes collaborative activities with Alaska Native hunters and co-management organizations.
• Willingness to live and work in a small, remote Arctic community.

Salary (in USD):
$3,426.24 bi-weekly; $89,087/year

NSB Benefits
• Excellent benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, and options for Family Medical Leave.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities (8% employee contribution and 8% matching state contribution) and supplemental annuity plans, including pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options.
• Paid time off (eligible employees); the leave accrual rate starts at 0.1231 hours per working hour (9.2 hrs per bi-weekly pay period), 14 additional days of paid holiday leave per year.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management or Biological Sciences;
Two years of wildlife management work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location:
The applicant must live and work in Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska.

Work Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Work outside of regular hours for fieldwork, strandings, and outreach events as needed.

Application Deadline:
Until filled.

APPLICATION:
1. Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northslope
2. Send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: john.citta@north-slope.org

For questions, contact: john.citta@north-slope.org; please include “job opportunity” in the subject line.

Pathology & Diagnostics Apprentice

We’re Hiring!
Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice

Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Necropsy Manager
Position Classification / Expected Time commitment and work schedule:
• Full-time, non-exempt position, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Apprenticeship will last for one (1) full year.
• Regular onsite work is required.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.
• Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork is required.
Compensation Range: $20 – $22 per hour
Full Benefits:
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Team Overview:
The Pathology & Diagnostic team at The Marine Mammal Center performs necropsies and samples up to 500 cases a year on various pinniped species, large and small cetaceans, southern sea otters, and a few sea turtles.

Job Summary:
The Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice will observe, assist, and contribute to necropsy, histopathology, clinical laboratory techniques, biobanking, and research at a marine mammal rehabilitation hospital. The apprentice will work closely with the Pathology and Diagnostic team under the supervision of the Necropsy Manager to facilitate the core daily activities of the diagnostic service.

Essential Functions:
Necropsy: 60%
• Assist in sampling during necropsy.
• Enter specimens and data into the database.
• Keep the necropsy lab clean and stocked.
• Assist in maintenance of necropsy lab, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist/perform necropsies on carcasses as needed or directed.
• Assist/participate in large whale necropsy response.
• Assist in fulfilling sample requests and collaborative research projects.
• As needed or directed, assist, or perform the trimming of formalin fixed tissues for histology.

Research: 12.5%
• Assist in sample collection and storage for research purposes.
• Assist in data collection through use of clinical laboratory equipment (serum chemistry analyzer), urinalysis, histology trimming, etc.
• Inputting data into database.
• Data and statistical analysis.

Biobank: 12.5%
• Archive specimens collected at necropsy and updating the database.
• Participate in freezer inventory and updating the database.
• Assist with archive of histology samples, including the formalin fixed tissues, glass slides and paraffin blocks.

Clinical Laboratory: 10%
• Shadow clinical laboratory personnel.
• Observe clinical laboratory techniques such as microbiology, hematology, parasitology, urinalysis, and cytology.

Administration & Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
• Attend meeting with Necropsy Manager on Performance Evaluation and Planning.
• Attend research meetings, and other appropriate meetings/seminars as assigned.
• Perform special projects and research as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic principles of mammalian anatomy and physiology.
• Skills operating Microsoft Office Suite, including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and email programs.
• Attention to detail with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out their duties.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions and priorities as set by management.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which includes internal co-workers (volunteers, interns, staff, and others) as well as external partners.
• Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.
• Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Certifications and/or Licenses:
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)
• Respirator Fit Test required which will be provided upon hire.

Preferred Education and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, or related field.

Preference for experience with research, specifically laboratory techniques that require pipetting and working with laboratory equipment. Research experience can be from undergraduate course work. Previous experience, exposure to necropsy, bio sampling, and/or data entry is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
• This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
• Exposure to slippery surfaces and working in outdoor weather conditions and elements.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
• Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination including ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk/hike/cover up to five miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
• Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
• Ability to drive/operate a vehicle or plan for transportation between sites.
• Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases through bio samples.
• Exposure and working with laboratory chemicals, including formalin.
• Expose to sharp instruments and needles.
• Involves strong smells associated with animals and the care of animals.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
• This is a full-time, on-site position.
• Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with some seasonal variability.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Specifically, weekend work due to cetacean response is to be expected.
• Some travel within California is expected for this position.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.

OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.

For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Assistant Scientist – Tenure Track

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Behavioral Ecology of Top Predators,
Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

The Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Scientist level on our Scientific Staff (www.whoi.edu/biology). We seek outstanding candidates to complement our existing interdisciplinary strengths in biology, biological oceanography, and marine ecology. We are particularly interested in applicants who conduct research in behavioral ecology of marine top predators; areas of focus may include (but are by no means limited to) social, ecological, evolutionary and anthropogenic determinants of behavior.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and a record of scholarly publications commensurate with their career stage. Scientific Staff members are expected to develop independent, externally-funded, and internationally-recognized research programs. They also have the option of advising graduate students and teaching courses through the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography and Oceanographic Engineering.

Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through collaborations with colleagues in the other science departments, centers, and labs as well as with researchers in the broader Woods Hole scientific community. WHOI’s Scientific Staff are expected to provide for their salaries from grants and contracts. The Institution provides salary support when no other funding is available, as well as significant internal funding opportunities for developing innovative research projects. Candidates hired at the junior level will receive an initial appointment for four years.

WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Its mission is to advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society. The Institution is located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science. An additional 500 affiliates are associated with the scientific endeavors of the Institution, many of whom are foreign nationals from the international community.

WHOI is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. WHOI believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components that support our academic excellence. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workforce, and encourage women, minorities, veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

WHOI offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical and dental plans, child care subsidy, an employer contribution retirement plan, vacation time, flexible scheduling, and family illness days. WHOI also provides dual career services for assisting your spouse or partner should they be impacted by your career decision. We have a dedicated team who will work with applicants to identify and explore available options within WHOI or the broader community.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit http://careers.whoi.edu and respond to Job Reference XXXXXX. Applicants should include, as a single PDF document: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three-page research statement, names and contact information of four references, and copies of up to three relevant publications or preprints. In addition to the online application, please email the PDF document directly to the chair of the Biology Department at biologychair@whoi.edu with the subject “Biology Scientist Application”. Applications received by Dec 17 2019 will be given full consideration.
WHOI is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). Please visit HERC for more information.

Who is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact the EEO Officer at eeo@whoi.edu or at 508-289-2705 for assistance.

Offshore Environmental Specialist

Ecology and Environment, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist in our Arlington, VA office. This position will be responsible for assisting Project Managers with biological and permitting work associated with energy (wind, solar, pipelines, and electric transmission) and related projects. Our successful candidate will have experience with NEPA and the preparation of environmental documents and reports.

Responsibilities:
• Providing technical support for a variety of projects related to natural resources, planning, and energy
• Assisting with environmental impact analysis and feasibility studies
• Permitting of projects with local, state, and federal agencies
• Applying knowledge of natural resource principles through field studies including research, data collection, data analysis, and preparation of environmental documents and reports
• Engaging in public involvement/community outreach efforts

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of related experience; consulting experience is a plus
• Familiarity of or experience with NEPA, ESA, CWA, and other applicable environmental laws/regulations
• Knowledge of or experience with state and federal environmental laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, computer, and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to meet business needs

We are a global network of innovators and problem solvers, dedicated professionals and industry leaders in scientific, engineering, and planning disciplines working together with our clients to develop technically sound, science-based solutions to the leading environmental challenges of our time. E&E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.; Visa sponsorship will not be provided. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Local candidates preferred.

Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EO and AA employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled/and other protected categories.

New England Aquarium — Employment Opportunity

Fisheries Research Associate

The Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction (“Bycatch Consortium”), based at the New England Aquarium (NEAq), is a collaborative research program between the fishing industry and scientific institutions with the goal of reducing bycatch, especially of threatened non-target species. Its project portfolio includes the development and testing of innovative fishing gear modifications in the lab and with fishermen. The Consortium is seeking a Fisheries Research Associate to coordinate and conduct research involving three of its projects: (1) Whale-release ropes in the lab and with lobster trap (pot) fishermen in the Gulf of Maine; (2) Acoustically released pop-up buoys on board research and fishing vessels in the Gulf of Maine; and (3) Ship-based deployment and evaluation of shark bycatch deterrents on George’s Bank.

**This is a one year grant-funded position upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.     Provide orientation and training to fishermen for implementing boat-based tests of experimental fishing gear.
2.     Coordinate other outreach functions with them and their fishing associations in fulfilling the objectives of these projects.
3.     Provide prototype ropes and shark bycatch deterrents to fishermen (which may involve hands-on work to integrate weak sleeves into new ropes), and collecting ropes from fishermen at the end of sea trials.
4.     Ensure that trial data is being properly collected and recorded, and will participate in fishing trials on board lobster and longline fishing vessels.
5.     Carry out lab tests of whale-release ropes working from the campus of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and be expected to co-author reports and journal publications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Training and Experience

*   Minimum of a Master’s Degree in marine science, fisheries engineering, or a closely related field required.
*   Minimum of one year of relevant professional work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*   Have outstanding abilities to communicate and coordinate fieldwork with fishermen.
*   A strong preference is for a research coordinator that is rooted in, or deeply familiar with, the eastern US lobster and/or longline fishing industry.
*   Comfortable being at sea which might be for multiple days and nights at-a-time.
*   A strong foundation in scientific methods combined with knowledge and respect for the local fishing industry are important.
*   Excellent communication and analytical skills, exceptional writing ability, and an attention to detail are essential.
*   An acceptable candidate will have authored published papers in peer review journals and/or technical reports.

For more information and to apply online please visit: http://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/

New England Aquarium is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.