Cetacean Ecologist * Based in Wellington, New Zealand * Permanent, full-time NIWA is New Zealand's leading environmental science research institute and the key provider of atmospheric, freshwater and marine research and consultancy services. We wish to appoint a talented and enthusiastic marine mammal researcher with demonstrated quantitative skills to initially lead a cetacean habitat use modelling project based upon existing sightings data. This project is funded by a combination of internal and external funds and will require establishing strong working relationships with external stakeholders. You will also work closely with a team undertaking research on the population demographics, foraging ecology, migrations and distribution of a variety of marine megafauna, to develop and lead new research projects with a particular focus on the relationships of cetaceans with their environment and human activities. In addition, you will undertake consultancy work for government agencies and commercial entities, develop new research opportunities and prepare funding proposals. Regular and timely publication of high quality scientific reports and papers is expected. You will be equipped with a PhD in marine ecology or biology and at least two years post-graduate experience in quantitative marine mammal ecology. You will have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of analysis of sightings, locations and distribution data, habitat use modelling, marine mammal ecology and environmental drivers of and threats to threatened cetacean populations. Also, experience in designing and carrying out field campaigns in remote locations. Your ability to communicate complex matters to both technical and general audiences, will ideally be backed by a strong publication record and history of oral presentations and scientific reporting. We provide an excellent work environment, offer competitive remuneration and benefits and an attractive waterfront location at Greta Point. A job description, online applications and further information about NIWA can be found at https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/niwa/niwa-jobs Applications close on Friday, 2 May 2014. -- The information in this email including any attachments is intended solely for the named recipient. It may contain privileged and/or confidential information.If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose, copy, distribute, take any action or rely upon it. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email. It is your responsibility to scan this transmission for the presence of viruses as it cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free.The sender does not accept liability for any error or omission in the contents of this message.