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Description
The New York State Biodiversity Research Institute seeks applicants for a permanent Executive Director.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director will manage the Institute Program Office and staff, collaborate with the Executive Committee to set priorities and goals, exercise statewide leadership in advocating the study and conservation of biodiversity in the state, and maintain an active research program in an appropriate discipline.
The successful candidate will form partnerships with academic and cultural institutions to increase an understanding of biodiversity, increase access to information on the state's biodiversity, and promote public education of biodiversity, focusing on both regional and global aspects.
The successful candidate, under the direction of the Executive Committee, will be expected to work closely with the Governor's office, legislature and state and federal agencies, and the public.
The Program Office is housed at the New York State Museum and the Executive Director is encouraged to develop close ties with Museum scientists and programs.
More information on specific job duties and the New York State Biodiversity Research Institute is available at our website.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a life science discipline and 3 years of research experience in that discipline.
- Four years of experience managing a science-based program and a demonstrated ability to supervise a small staff.
- Advantage will be given to candidates with strong managerial skills and regional experience.
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated administrative experience in a research, academic or cultural institution; a commitment to the study and protection of biodiversity; demonstrated leadership in research; and ability to work with various constituencies.
The search committee with assess the candidate's management experience, and relative strengths in advocacy, research, grant support and publication records.
Salary: $64,112 with benefits.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send, by e-mail or mail, a curriculum vitae, a list of three references, a statement of research interests, and letter of interest to:
Dr. Robert A. Daniels
New York State Museum
3140 CEC
Albany, NY 12230