******************************************************************************************************** Research project manager, Associate in Research: Center for Marine Conservation, Duke University Marine Lab, (MS or Ph.D. level) We seek applicants for a new research associate position at the Duke University Marine Lab. This person will coordinate administrative tasks and oversee research projects at the Center for Marine Conservation at the Duke University Marine Lab (http://marcons.env.duke.edu/). The Duke Center for Marine Conservation is an interdisciplinary consortium within the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences focusing on research, education, and outreach in marine conservation. During the first year, the primary task of the research associate will be to manage Project GloBAL (http://bycatch.env.duke.edu/) an effort to improve our understanding of the effects of fisheries bycatch on seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals worldwide. The research associate will organize report writing, coordinate regular meetings of the principal investigators and staff, prepare scientific reports, and work with a financial official to track grant spending. In addition, the associate will provide general administrative support by facilitating communication among project staff (approximately 15 members), coordinating domestic and international travel, purchasing equipment, writing abstracts, planning and executing scientific workshops and conference sessions, and communicating with the Duke University administration. The research associate will also engage in data analysis, literature review, report writing, manuscript and grant preparation. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required as is the ability to work well as part of a large research team. The project manager may be responsible for organizing meetings and coordinating research in foreign countries, so travel experience and foreign language skills are a plus. Experience with maintenance or design of web pages would also be helpful. Qualifications: Advanced degree in ecology, oceanography, fisheries, marine policy, marine conservation, geospatial analysis, or a related field. Particularly strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are required, as is experience working with large research teams. For more information please contact: Larry Crowder, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd., Beaufort, NC 28516 (lcrowder@duke.edu). Please direct applications including CV, personal statement, and 3 references to Amy Long (amylong@duke.edu). Application review will begin immediately. Close date for the position will depend on applications received. Please direct questions regarding application procedure to amylong@duke.edu.