The Alaska SeaLife Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems is seeking applications for the following: *Scientist 2* This position is responsible for conducting research at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Areas of research interest should marine mammals but may also include seabirds, fish and other areas of marine biology. This is a soft-money position; some start-up funding may be available, but obtaining funding for future research is expected. *Education and Experience Requirements:* PhD. degree in zoology, wildlife biology, marine biology or a related animal research field, and 2 years professional experience in lab or field marine mammal research in addition to graduate studies or the equivalent. Project budgeting and management experience preferred. *Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):* 1. Prepares and submits competitive grant proposals to prospective funding opportunities. 2. Independently manages, or assists collaborating scientists, on designated research projects including project planning, data collection, data analysis, publications, budgets, and permits. 3. Conducts field and/or laboratory based research activities that may include arranging logistics and supervising field or laboratory staff. Field research may involve work at remote locations. 4. Designs experiments and data collection systems; carries out scientific data collection and statistical analysis of data collected. Manages record keeping and data for research projects. 5. Prepares reports, posters, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications relating to research conducted. 6. Develops collaborations with external scientists to maximize the scientific impact of research projects. 7. Applies for and manages research permits as required to conduct research projects. Maintains compliance with all applicable permits. 8. Supervises personnel matters as assigned. 9. Maintains a valid driver’s license. Travels within the U.S. to work with partners and collaborators and present scientific results. 10. Represents research projects to private, local, state, or federal agencies in coordination with the Science Director. This is a full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. *Apply by:* February 12, 2015 *Start Date:* ASAP Send cover letter, CV & ASLC application with professional references (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to HR@alaskasealife.org. Please submit requested documents as one PDF if possible. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. <http://www.alaskasealife.org/> *EO/AA** Employer* Alaska SeaLife Center *Cindy L. Ecklund* *Human Resources Director* P.O. Box 1329 • 301 Railway Ave • Seward, AK 99664 Direct: (907) 224-6895 Mobile: (907) 362-2276 Fax: (907) 224-6320 www.alaskasealife.org <https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaSeaLifeCenter> <https://twitter.com/alaskasealife> <http://instagram.com/alaskasealifecenter> <https://www.youtube.com/user/AKSeaLifeCenter> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/alaska-sealife-center> <http://www.pickclickgive.org/>