Subject: Highly Cool New England Aquarium Job I have no idea if this is still open; it's still on their website, which = is usually a good sign (they're good about updating it). But even if = this spot is taken it sounds like they might need assistants or other = helpers and, note, they'll take a Master's person. Pass it on with the = caveat that it might be filled. Kate ---------------------------------------------- April 3, 1998 Full-time regular position Principal Investigator for exhibit on Aquatic Biodiversity Available Immediately The New England Aquarium, located on Central Wharf in Boston, in = partnership with the Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology, = is preparing a proposal to NSF for an exhibit on Aquatic Biodiversity = (working title) to open in its new West Wing in 2002. The Aquarium's = goal is to raise public awareness of this vital topic, an awareness that = leads to caring and action. No other institution in the world has = undertaken to focus on aquatic biodiversity as a major topic for the = general public--yet the vast majority of the world's species live in = fresh- and saltwater habitats. Rarely does an opportunity arise either = to reach so many with material of such vital importance, or to break new = ground in the world of public programming. This major endeavor requires the mind, heart, and skills of a unique = individual who wants to work for a four- to five-year period in an = exciting, lively, challenging institution committed to bringing = important scientific and conservation messages to the general public in = ways that are fun, engaging, and truthful. The Principal Investigator for a major two-year exhibit on Aquatic = Biodiversity at the New England Aquarium will work with a team of = exhibit designers, educators, and animal biologists at the New England = Aquarium, and with staff of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, on the = following responsibilities:=20 Development of exhibit concept and scientific/intellectual content, = ensuring the accuracy of the latter=20 Development of a strong partnership with MCZ that results in a companion = exhibit and programs both at the Museum's location and in collaborative education = programs at the Aquarium.=20 Preparation of a proposal to be submitted to the National Science = Foundation in early November 1998.=20 Creation of an exhibit that expresses the concept and content in ways = accessible to the Aquarium's audience of 1.3 million visitors. = Supervision of development of a range of related activities, including = education programs for schools and the general public, books, CD-Roms, = lectures, and media projects. Oversight of exhibit implementation, = working with a project manager, content developers, and design team in = the Aquarium, to ensure that exhibit messages are effectively translated = into the product. Oversight of budget, working with director of = sponsored research.=20 The Principal Investigator would ideally hold a PhD or its equivalent = in a field related to aquatic biodiversity. A minimum of an M.S. degree = in an appropriate field is required. Other qualifications include the = desire and ability to communicate scientific ideas to the public, = ability to absorb and synthesize complex ideas that result in themes and = programs for a public exhibit, ability to draw on the expertise of the = scientific community in areas where PI is less knowledgeable, strong = experience in working as a team leader, ability to write cleary and = concisely.=20 The position is available immediately. Once the proposal is submitted, = the individual will devote some of his/her time to the development and = execution of other projects and programs. Write, call, or e-mail: Dr. Jerry R. Schubel, President New England Aquarium Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110-3399 Phone (617) 973-5220 Fax (617) 973-0276 email: jschubel@neaq.org