The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine research, rehabilitation, conservation, and public education is seeking applications for the following:

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / TECHNICIAN III

This position is responsible for assisting lead scientists in conducting Sea Otter research projects at the Alaska SeaLife Center and independently managing designated projects.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

· Assisting in all phases of assigned Sea Otter research projects including functioning as the primary technician, developing project plans, managing project budgets, and arranging research project logistics

· Working directly with internal and external collaborators and contractors to meet project objectives

· Reporting to lead scientist regularly on status of research projects

· Providing technical support in field: population surveys, animal capture, tagging, observations, scat collections

· Assisting with laboratory benchwork, including scat analysis and tooth sectioning

· Collecting data, assisting with data entry and analysis, maintaining sample tracking records, and database management

· Assisting in the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of equipment and supplies to be used in research projects

· Drafting reports and scientific publications and preparing posters, graphic presentation, and public presentations

· May be required to participate in extended field research with focus on Commander Islands (Russia) and Aleutian Islands

Requirements:

Master’s degree in natural resources related field preferred; or Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine biology, zoology, chemistry, or related field with two years experience in a similar position.  Experience in a research setting preferred.  Some Russian language experience desirable.

This is a permanent, full-time position.  The SeaLife Center offers a competitive wage (DOE) with great benefits, in a beautiful setting.  Seward is a tourist destination, located on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, boasting incredible recreation opportunities.  Imagine partaking in world-class halibut and salmon fishing, rafting, and kayaking in Resurrection Bay and on the Kenai River.  Experience icebergs calving from glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park.   Hike the 200 miles of trail in the Chugach National Forest, viewing wildlife like moose, black and brown bears, bald eagles, and Dall Sheep. 

Start Date:  open until filled          Apply by:   Monday, October 10, 2005

Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320, or email to HR@alaskasealife.org. 

www.alaskasealife.org

The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.