Date:    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:59:46 -0700
From:    Charlene Kingsley 
Subject: Post Doc in Marine Conservation Biology

(sorry for cross-postings)

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN FISHERIES BIOLOGY/FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY

Marine Conservation Biology Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in
fisheries biology, fisheries oceanography or closely allied field, starting
Fall 1999 or as soon as possible thereafter.  This is a two-year position
with possibility of renewal and will be based at MCBI's headquarters in
Redmond WA USA.  $35K + health insurance.  MCBI is a nonprofit, tax-exempt
organization dedicated to advancing the science of marine conservation
biology.  The person we select will work closely with MCBI's six-person
staff, including President Elliott Norse (Headquarters) and Program
Director Amy Mathews-Amos (DC Office) to:

1) develop emerging issues in marine fisheries conservation.  This process
includes doing library research, networking with other scientists,
legislators, government officials, fishermen and conservationists, and
organizing and running scientific workshops.  Our purpose is to uncover
scientific information about under-appreciated threats to marine
biodiversity and ways to protect, restore or sustainably use marine species
and ecosystems, then to synthesize this information into a coherent "issue"
for decision makers and the public to catalyze action;

2) publish on fisheries-related marine conservation biology issues in the
peer-reviewed scientific literature and popular media;

3) serve as a spokesperson on fishery-related issues at scientific
meetings, to the news media, before fishery management councils, government
agencies or Congress, as needed;

4) build a compelling case for establishing a federal funding mechanism for
marine conservation biology research in the USA; and

5) raise funds by writing proposals to continue this work.

The successful candidate will be a Ph.D. in fisheries biology, fisheries
oceanography or a closely allied field.  This position requires strong
knowledge of the marine realm, an appreciation for multidisciplinary,
synthetic approaches, outstanding writing, quantitative skills and people
skills, and the ability to work at the science/policy interface as part of
a close-knit team.  We especially encourage applications from people in
groups that have been under-represented in the sciences.

To apply, please e-mail Charlene Kingsley  a message
with 2 WordPerfect, MS Word or rtf attachments: 1) a 2-page resume (NOT an
exhaustive CV) and 2) a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that includes
names and complete contact information for 3-5 referees.  To find out more
about MCBI, please visit our web site: http://www.mcbi.org