Employment Opportunities
Marine Fisheries Research Associate
- Req #: 41569
- Department: WASHINGTON SEA GRANT
- Job Location: Seattle Campus
- Job Location Detail: School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
- Posting Date: 03/12/2008
- Closing Info: Closes On 04/03/2008
Salary
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Notes
This is a two-year UW Professional Staff appointment contingent on continued funding.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is a broad-based university program of integrated research, education, and advisory services dedicated to the goal of promoting the understanding, utilization, development and conservation of ocean and coastal resources. One of the four original Sea Grant Colleges, WSG is one of the largest in the national Sea Grant network.
Marine Advisory Services (MAS) is the principal outreach arm of WSG. MAS staff work closely with university researchers, partner institutions, industry, government agencies, the conservation community and other interested parties. MAS professionals develop and run a program of research, education, technology transfer, problem solving and technical assistance for stakeholders in the marine community. The specific focus of this position is to provide technical support for existing WSG/MAS research and outreach programs focused on developing solutions to seabird bycatch in the commercial fisheries in Washington and Alaska, and internationally.
Seabird mortality in longline fisheries can pose serious population level threats to seabirds and is recognized as a critical conservation problem worldwide. Because seabirds are long-lived species with delayed maturity and limited reproductive capability, they are highly vulnerable to adult mortality. Even low levels of adult mortality can halt population growth and/or cause decline. Legal and ethical mandates requiring seabird bycatch reduction through mitigation can also threaten the viability of commercial fisheries. Perceptual, technological, political and cultural challenges frustrate the development and implementation of solutions. The conservation of highly migratory species such as seabirds, and particularly albatrosses and petrels, can only be achieved by a coordinated effort at national and international scales.
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is committed to assist in the development of sustainable commercial fisheries regionally, nationally and internationally. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Marine Fisheries Research Associate to assist in the execution of existing WSG research and education programs designed to achieve seabird conservation in commercial fisheries (Washington Sea Grant Marine Advisory Services). The Research Associate will lend technical support to carrying out research specific to seabird conservation and bycatch reduction in commercial fisheries and to sustainable fisheries in general. This position works under the direction of and is supervised by the Marine Fisheries Senior Scientist.
This is a two-year UW Professional Staff appointment contingent on continued funding. Please visit the program website at WSG.
For further information, contact:
- Ed Melvin
Marine Fisheries Senior Scientist
Washington Sea Grant
Fisheries Sciences
Box 355020
Seattle WA 98195
(206) 543-9968
emelvin@u.washington.edu
Requirements
- Master's degree in marine fisheries.
- A minimum of two-years of post baccalaureate professional experience in marine fisheries.
- Must be able to:
- initiate and complete tasks with a minimum of supervision;
- work and communicate effectively with diverse audiences; and
- interpret technical information and relate clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Must possess demonstrated skill in technical writing, data management, statistical analyses and GIS analyses.
- Must be able to carry out data collection, statistical analyses, manage data and help publish research results.
- Must have experience working at sea.
- Must be willing to work at sea on commercial fishing vessels for extended periods in regional and international fisheries.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired
- Experience as a fisheries observer.
- Experience with seabird bycatch mitigation research, fisheries bycatch mitigation research, and knowledge of commercial fisheries conservation issues are strongly preferred.
Condition of Employment
A satisfactory outcome from criminal-background verification may be required prior to hire.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, benefits website.
Application Process
To view the posting and apply, go toUWHires. Click on either internal or external applicant and enter requisition #41569.
Part of the application process for this position includes:
- completing an on-line cover letter assessment,
- completing the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process, as well as
- five (5) references (including addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers) prepared to send letters of support and/or provide verbal references in support of the applicant.
The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the DisabilityServices Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.
Student Employment Opportunities
Student Assistant
- Date Available: February 15, 2008
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
General Duties/Description
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) student assistant wanted to help with components of the WSG database: package and mail publication orders, update mailing lists and track the publication inventory. Also, work with research administration (data entry, filing, correspondence) as needed. Occasional errands may be required around campus, as well as general filing, photocopying, and formal correspondence.
Requirements
Experience using databases, especially Filemaker Pro, MAC operating systems, Scientific databases (e.g. Web of Science). The ability to work independently and reliably; have an interest in marine science related research, outreach and communications.
Hours
Approximately 10 hours per week.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience.
How to Apply
Email a brief cover letter, resume and 2 references (employers preferred) to Operations Manager, Julie Hahn, jkhahn@u.washington.edu.
Application inquiries may be made with:
- Julie Hahn, Washington Sea Grant, Operations Manager, 206.685.9117, jkhahn@u.washington.edu
Notes
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, please visit:
College and University Employment Opportunities
For additional employment opportunities, please use the following links:
- University of Washington: staff, faculty and student jobs
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/ - UW College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences: jobs in marine and environmental organizations in the region
http://www.cofs.washington.edu/JLS
