JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Fish Ecologist
Entity: National Geographic Society
Location: United States
Term: Full-time
Salary: $104,500 – $110,000
Description:
The Fish Ecologist for Pristine Seas conducts high-impact scientific research in furtherance of the Pristine Seas’ mission. The candidate will conduct coral reef research on expeditions, support the production of high-quality scientific reports & publications, & provide input to inform decision-makers regarding the necessity of protecting the last wild places in the ocean.
Duties:
-Lead scuba-based fish surveys while on expedition at a high level of taxonomic resolution.
-Collaborate with VP of Research & participate in at least 2 & up to 3 expeditions per year.
-Contribute to all expedition reports (2-3 per year).
-Lead the writing & synthesis of at least one expedition scientific report every other year.
-Provide oral briefings, presentations, written material & occasional on-camera appearances in supporting media to support Pristine Seas’ mission.
-Provide content & review Pristine Seas policy documents, presentations, & briefing materials.
-Work with the Communications & Education teams to disseminate research.
-Assist in developing educational products in collaboration with the NGS Education department; among others.
Qualifications:
-Masters Degree in relevant field required.
-PhD in Marine Biology or a related field is strongly preferred.
-Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
-10+ years of professional work experience in marine science & conservation.
-Established peer-reviewed publication record, including first authored manuscripts.
-Experience with non-profit, environmental, academic, & governmental organizations.
-Experience participating in and/or leading scientific expeditions; among others.
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