Dear colleagues, We have an opening in our Science department at Oceana for a marine ecologist interested in conservation work at an international organization. Please pass along and excuse cross-postings. Interviews starting soon. Sincerely, Margot Stiles Margot Stiles | Marine Scientist __________________________________________ OCEANA | Protecting the World's Oceans 2501 M Street NW, Suite 300 | Washington, DC 20037 USA T +1.202.833.3900 | F +1.202.833.2070 E mstiles@oceana.org <mailto:mstiles@oceana.org> | W www.oceana.org <http://www.oceana.org/> Oceana campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans. Our teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. Global in scope and dedicated to conservation, Oceana has campaigners based in North America (Washington, DC; Juneau, AK; Santa Monica, CA; San Francisco, CA; Portland, Oregon; the Mid-Atlantic and New England), Europe (Madrid, Spain; Brussels, Belgium) and South America (Santiago, Chile). More than 200,000 members and e-activists in over 150 countries have already joined Oceana. For more information, please visit www.Oceana.org <http://www.oceana.org/> . MARINE WILDLIFE SCIENTIST We are currently seeking a Marine Wildlife Scientist to serve as a key member of the Science Division, to provide substantive scientific support to the Division and play a substantive role on Oceana campaign and project teams. Will play a key role in, and may have primary responsibility for, researching Oceana's major campaign topics, developing policy initiatives, and preparing Oceana scientific reports. The position requires extensive outside contact, particularly with research scientists and representatives of other organizations. QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as marine biology, oceanography, or conservation biology required. Excellent writing, editing, communication, organizational and research skills essential. Familiarity with marine wildlife issues required; familiarity with marine ecology or fisheries bycatch issues desired. Proficiency with Windows-based applications (MS Office Suite preferred). GIS proficiency preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus. Qualified applicants please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Oceana, Inc., via e-mail (resumes@oceana.org) SUBJECT LINE: MARINE WILDLIFE SCIENTIST; fax (202-833-2070) or mail 2501 M Street, NW - Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. EOE