[Coral-List] Teaching Post-doc Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

[rbjpeachey at aol.com]

Dear Coral-List:  
 
I would like to share the following announcement for a teaching post-doc with you:


Tropical Marine Conservation Biology Post-doc Fall 2010 
(21 August – 18 December, 2010)
CIEE Research Station Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Application deadline: 25 July 2010 
www.cieebonaire.org
 
The CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation program in Bonaire is a study abroad program for undergraduate students.  The Conservation Biology Teaching Post-doc at the CIEE Research Station Bonaire will teach Tropical Marine Conservation Biology and co-teach Independent Research in Marine Ecology/Biology.   Duties will include participating in CIEE’s long-term monitoring project including field research, analyzing data, report writing and proposal writing.   In addition, the post-doc will support the program by assisting with day to day operations of the field station.  This position is full-time and will occasionally require you to accompany students on field trips during evenings and weekends as part of the program.  The post-doc must be prepared to live and work at the field research station.    
 
The minimum qualifications for this role are: a PhD in Biology with an emphasis in marine ecology or biology; scientific diving experience and a comprehensive dive physical (AAUS); broad field experience in marine ecology and excellent analytical skills; demonstrated ability to work as a team member; a commitment to education and research in marine ecology and conservation; an eagerness to work closely with students; an appreciation for field-based education; current certifications in First Aid, CPR, DAN Oxygen Rescue; DAN dive insurance; a driver’s license and the ability to drive a standard.  
 
Compensation: a stipend, round trip airfare (up to $1,000) and lodging (private room with bath) will be provided to the successful applicant.  There are no nationality requirements.  
 
To apply:  Send a cover letter and a CV with 3 references to rpeachey at ciee..org.   In addition, a letter of recommendation from one of the references is required.  The letter should be emailed directly to rpeachey at ciee.org from the letter writer.  For more information about the semester program in Bonaire go to www.cieebonaire.org. 
 
Application deadline: 25 July 2010 
 
Thank you,
Rita Peachey
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Rita BJ Peachey, PhD, 
Director, CIEE Research Station Bonaire
Kaya Gob DeBrot #26
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
+599 786 7394
rpeachey at ciee.org 
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