[Coral-List] Coral Marine Scientist/Policy Analyst Position

[Jill Meyer]

*Coral Marine Scientist/Policy Analyst*

/Intro and Description:/ This position is a contract position with IM 
Systems Group (www.imsg.com) in Silver Spring, MD. The position will 
support Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) participation 
in NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) 
(http://www.coralreef.noaa.gov/). The Marine Scientist/Policy Analyst 
will engage in evaluating and promoting scientific merit of coral reef 
research proposals and assisting with program development and funding. 
Tasks include tracking budgets, responding to public and other NOAA 
requests for information, critically reviewing documents for scientific 
merit, quality, and balance, coordinating with other members of the NOAA 
CRCP, contributing to outreach activities, and other projects that may 
arise. Travel may be required.

/Salary/: The approximate salary for the position is mid-$50 K depending 
on experience.

/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/

*Preferred:*

    * Masters degree in marine science or related field and;
    * Three -5 years experience in coral reef ecosystem research.

*Required: *

    * Experience in coral reef ecosystem research
    * Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years experience in coral reef
      ecosystem research.
    * Strong writing skills (IMSG will request writing samples from
      candidate’s)
    * Strong oral communication and personal interaction skills
    * Ability to multi-task and be innovative
    * Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (WORD, Excel, Powerpoint.)

Please submit your resume and cover letter and salary requirement to 
jobs at imsg.com <mailto:jobs at imsg.com> and meyerj at imsg.com 
<mailto:meyerj at imsg.com> with the message header: Coral Marine Scientist.