The University of North Carolina Wilmington will be hiring a Coordinator/Observer and an Observer for a marine mammal and sea turtle bio-monitoring project. The team will conduct aerial and shipboard surveys for marine mammals and sea turtles in a proposed Navy training range off Jacksonville FL. Surveys will commence in May 2009, following a training period in North Carolina, and be conducted year-round. The research team will be stationed in northern Florida. The Coordinator will be expected to possess a 4-year degree (preferred in biology or marine biology), marine mammal survey experience, strong data management and photographic skills, scientific report writing experience and exceptional leadership and communication skills. Proficiency with ArcGIS 9, ArcView 3, or other GIS software is desirable. The observer will be expected to have marine mammal experience, strong data management and photographic skills, scientific report writing experience, graduation from high school and three years of related experience in laboratory work or an equivalent combination of training and experience (Bachelor's degree in biology and marine mammal survey experience preferred). UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The closing date for these positions is April 8. For application information for these positions, please see: Marine Mammal Coordinator/Observer (Research Specialist): https://jobs.uncw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51144 Marine Mammal Observer (Research Technician): https://jobs.uncw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51142 D. Ann Pabst Biology and Marine Biology University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: 910-962-7266 Fax: 910-962-4066 pabsta@uncw.edu<mailto:pabsta@uncw.edu>