MOTE MARINE LABORATORY STRANDING INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM STAFF SCIENTIST/PROGRAM MANAGER The Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research at Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) is soliciting applications for the position of a Staff Scientist to serve as Program Manager of the Stranding Investigations Program. This is a full-time position with fringe benefits, available starting 20 September 2006. Annual salary range is $45,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities: In general, this is both a research and management position. The candidate will be expected to conceive of and pursue scientifically worthy research questions involving marine mammal and/or sea turtle strandings to result in peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations, and oversee Mote Marine Laboratory’s participation in the Southeastern U.S. Marine Mammal Stranding Network. This will involve responding to stranding events and collecting and disseminating samples and data resulting from examination of the stranded animals. The candidate will also participate in professional organizations and meetings; interact with other scientists and research grants at MML and elsewhere; seek grants, contracts, and other extramural funds in support of salary and research expenses; have a working knowledge of funding sources and programs and a record of successful proposals; demonstrate an ability to manage projects and project budgets, including negotiations, fiscal tracking, and project reporting; represent the Laboratory among peers and in the general community, as needed; serve on internal committees; assist the Laboratory in educational, outreach, and other special programs; assist the Development Office and Aquarium; perform other such duties as provided by the Policy Manual or as assigned by the Laboratory’s Administration and respond to requests by the Center Director and the Executive Vice President for Research. Support: Within two years, the candidate is expected to develop extramural support for the candidate (90%) and a biologist (100%), including fringe benefits and MML indirect costs. Several ongoing sources for program support have been established. Preferred Qualifications: Education: PhD in biology or related field, or DVM specializing in veterinary pathology is required. Experience: A strong background in anatomy or pathology is required as are 3-5 years of experience working with marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, including field response and necropsy. Valid Florida Driver’s License: Required. Skills and abilities: Applicants should be familiar with various statistical analysis packages, have working knowledge of Access (stranding database), have experience working with volunteers, good speaking skills for interactions with the media and the public. Ability to swim, lift heavy objects, and to operate and trailer small boats, including launching and retrieval, is also required. Please mail application materials (letter of intent, CV, 3 references) to Dr. Nélio Barros, Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 or nbarros@mote.org . The deadline for submission of applications is 31August 2006.