Post doc working with sea horses

Dennis A. Thoney, Ph.D. dthoney at idt.net
Tue Sep 29 10:18:12 EDT 1998


I have been asked to forward avertisements for two post docs.  Please
forward your resumes to Jeff Boehem at JBoehm at sheddaquarium.org
-- 
Dennis A. Thoney, Ph.D.
General Curator
New York Aquarium
Wildlife Conservation Society
Boardwalk and West 8th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11224

www.wcs.org
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                    POSITION DESCRIPTION
                       COLLABORATION
   PROJECT SEAHORSE INTERNATIONAL/JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM


  TITLE:              Aquarium Research Coordinator   
                 Project Seahorse International / John G. Shedd Aquarium

  DEPARTMENT:    Conservation, Shedd Aquarium

  REPORTS TO:    VP Research and Veterinary Services (Shedd) 
                 With additional supervision from:
                    Dr. Heather Hall (PSI, Zoological Society of London)
                    Dr. Amanda Vincent (PSI, McGill University)
                    and the Director of Conservation (Shedd)

  The primary responsibility of this team member will be to develop and co-ordinate research on syngnathid husbandry, management and conservation in public aquaria and
  among skilled hobbyists.  S/he will draw on the outputs from -  an international aquarium workshop on seahorse husbandry, conservation and management at JGSA.

  Approx    Duties and Responsibilities
  % time 

  20      1.   Coordinate and prompt research action among involved institutions *

  20      2.   Design experimental protocols, organize data gathering, and guide       analysis

  15      3.   Design and maintain databases

  15      4.   Write reports, papers, briefing documents and articles

  15      5.   Liaise with professionals and colleagues representing complementary              
                          disciplines (e.g., pathologists, nutritionists, culturists) *

  10      6.   Respond to public inquiries

  5       7.   Perform other duties as assigned.

          * includes participating in professional fora (e.g., annual AZA         meetings), presenting papers, leading discussion groups, etc.    


  Position Specifications:

     1.     Education: PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological science (e.g. aquatic biology, aquaculture, conservation biology).
     2.     Relevant Work Experience: Experience working in the husbandry of aquatic species, field conservation relevant to the care and husbandry of aquatic species and/or
     experience in an aquarium or zoological park setting is essential. Experience in the management of scientific research databases is essential. Experience in the
     coordination of research scientists preferred.  Experience working in developing countries an asset.
     3.     Special Knowledge and Skills: Experimental design and statistical analysis; database management; familiarity with issues in aquatic conservation; previous knowledge of
     syngnathid husbandry and biology preferred though not required; foreign language skills an asset. 
     4.     Personal Characteristics: The ideal candidate will be highly independent with strong written and oral communication skills.  S/he will need to network with a wide range
     of colleagues internationally, and will be responsible to both PSI and the Shedd Aquarium. This position will require strong interpersonal skills, effective time
     management and a great deal of flexibility. 
     5.     Location andTravel: This position is based in Chicago, USA with extensive national and international travel.

    One of several positions supporting the collaboration between Project Seahorse International and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. In the initial phases, one of these positions
  will be based at the Shedd Aquarium and the others will be based at McGill University in Montreal.

  Date position description finalised: August 18, 1998



                    POSITION DESCRIPTION
                       COLLABORATION
   PROJECT SEAHORSE INTERNATIONAL/JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM


  TITLE:              Special Activity Co-ordinator  
                 Project Seahorse International / John G. Shedd Aquarium

  DEPARTMENT:    PSI, McGill University

  REPORTS TO:    Dr. Amanda Vincent (PSI, McGill University) 
                 With additional supervision from:
                    VP Research and Veterinary Services (Shedd)
                    Dr. Heather Hall (PSI, Zoological Society of London) 
                    and the Director of Conservation (Shedd)

  The primary responsibility of this team member will be to develop and implement special activities to support syngnathid conservation and management, in consultation with
  PSI teams and in collaboration with JGSA personnel and external partners.  These projects will be wide ranging,  from educational materials and livelihood development to
  policy briefings.  First priority will be joint initiatives with the JGSA, but the person will also support other PSI activities.

  The person will, in consultation with supervisors and institutions:
  (a) develop proposals for special projects;
  (b) obtain grants to support special PSI projects;
  (c) co-ordinate agreed activities, liaising among participants and stakeholders, and finding supporting expertise where necessary;
  (d) provide PSI technical input to agreed activities, undertaking or facilitating biological or management research and analysis;
  (e) write reports, papers, briefing documents and articles to support PSI initiatives, including those led by other team members;
  (f) manage resource databases for PSI;
  (g) develop and maintain web sites for PSI-related activities; and
  (h) perform other duties as assigned.

  Examples of projects to be undertaken by the special activity co-ordinator might be: 
   publications (e.g. middle reader book, adult coffee table book)
   educational support (e.g. teachers' pack, scholarship modules, environmental studies map)
   legislative analysis, policy briefings 
   international activities in support of alternative livelihood ventures in the Philippines
   web site development, information resource management
   technical support (e.g. field guide revision)


  Approx    Duties and Responsibilities
  % time 

  25      1.   Provide PSI technical input to agreed activities, undertaking or        facilitating biological or management research and
  analysis.

  20      2.   Coordinate agreed activities, liaising among participants and           stakeholders, and finding supporting expertise where necessary.

  15      3.   Write reports, papers, briefing documents and articles

  10      4.   Develop proposals for special projects, in consultation with supervisors          and institutions. 

  10      5.     Obtain grants to support special PSI projects, in consultation with JGSA

  10      6.   Manage resource databases for PSI

  5       7.    Develop and maintain web sites for PSI-related activities

  5       8.   Perform other duties as assigned.


  Position Specifications:

     1.     Education: The applicant must possess a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological science (e.g. aquatic biology, aquaculture, conservation biology).
     2.     Relevant Work Experience: Experience in conservation-related research and management required.  Experience in environmental education, web site design, public
     relations, publishing, and policy development would all be assets.  Project leadership skill and experience working in developing countries preferred.
     3.     Special Knowledge and Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.  The following would be desirable: teaching experience, familiarity with issues
     in aquatic conservation, good computer skills, artistic and statistical abilities, previous knowledge of syngnathid biology, foreign language skills.  French would be an
     asset in Montreal, a bilingual city.
     4.     Personal Characteristics: The ideal candidate will be highly independent.  S/he will need to network with a wide range of colleagues internationally, and will be
     responsible to both PSI and the Shedd Aquarium.  This position will require strong interpersonal skills, effective time management and a great deal of flexibility. 
     5. Location and Travel: This position is based in Montreal, Canada with frequent visits to Chicago, USA and other extended international travel.
     6. Citizenship.  "In accordance with Canadian immigration policy, this advertisement is directed first at Canadian citizens."  **AV to check exact wording required.


    One of several positions supporting the collaboration between Project Seahorse International and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. In the initial phases, one of these positions
  will be based at the Shedd Aquarium and the others will be based at McGill University in Montreal.

  Date position description finalised: August 18, 1998



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