Aloha Everyone- We are happy to announce a job opportunity in NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP). The HMSRP is looking for a Research Ecologist to support our research and recovery efforts. The successful applicant will participate in a variety of research projects across many disciplines including foraging ecology, fisheries interactions, health and disease studies, and more. The HMSRP is an applied research and recovery program so a key focus will be on developing, testing and implementing strategies to increase the survival of monk seals, particularly juvenile female seals. Key Information for the Position: *- This is a research position in the US Federal Government. You must be a US Citizen or National to apply for the position.* - This position is heavily focused on research including field work across the Hawaiian Archipelago. *- The application process is only open from 12/26/13 – 01/06/14. (you will not be able to find the advertisement if you look before Dec 26)* - To read more about this position and to apply visit *https://www.usajobs.gov/ <https://www.usajobs.gov/> *and search NMFS-PIC-2014-0001 (for public) and/or NMFS-PIC-2014-0002 (Federal Employees) - No funds are allocated for relocation. *Questions related to the application process should be directed to Hollie Walton (hollie.d.waltonATnoaa.gov <http://hollie.d.waltonATnoaa.gov>) (replace AT with @)* For more information about the HMSRP visit: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/hawaiian_monk_seal/ http://facebook.com/HMSRP Cheers, Charles