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Description
Non-profit marine conservation organization, Blue Ocean Institute, seeks a full-time Staff Researcher for our From Sea to Table seafood education project.
Our pioneering project translates in-depth scientific research and complex information about ocean wildlife, fishing, and aquaculture, into accurate and easy to understand materials to assist seafood consumers and purveyors in selecting ocean friendly fish and shellfish.
Our seafood rankings are based on the best available science and derived through our robust quantitative scoring system. Species research and evaluations conducted by the staff researcher will contribute to recommendations published in our Seafood Guides, website, books, etc.
Position Responsibilities:
- Research and interpret scientific literature, technical reports (e.g., stock assessments), Fishery Management Plans, etc.
- Analyze information according to internally established criteria for evaluating fisheries and aquaculture.
- Write reports based on research, and rank species using quantitative scoring system, edit following internal and external peer review.
- Communicate with external reviewers.
- Adhere to rigorous production schedule of research, rankings, review, and editing.
- Make presentations/give papers in public fora.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in marine science or related field, with particular focus on marine fisheries. Familiarity with issues related to aquaculture is also required;
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills essential;
- Chosen candidate will have comfort and confidence in communicating with experts to discuss research questions;
- Chosen candidate will have a strong commitment to conservation and desire to make a difference;
- Love of research essential
Compensation:
Position to be based at Blue Ocean Institute headquarters in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Compensation commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send well-crafted cover letter, resume/CV and three references via mail or email to:
Myra Sarli
Business Manager
Blue Ocean Institute
250 Lawrence Hill Rd.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724