Science Fellow for Oceana – Washington DC
Organization: Oceana
Position Title: Science Fellow
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Fulltime, one year appointment, potential second year depending on funding
Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Start Date: March 3, 2014
Oceana seeks a science fellow to work on the Save the Oceans, Feed the World campaign to provide credible research and polished writing regarding global fisheries management, science and policy, in addition to other topics as needed. Candidates should have a strong background in both communication and quantitative skills, which they will apply in rapidly preparing accurate briefing notes, working with spreadsheets and scientific literature reviews. The fellow may also assist with making cold calls and cultivating relationships as part of their research. Candidates must show impeccable attention to detail and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with international collaborators.
Required qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Science, especially in Ecology, Marine Biology or Natural Resources
- International or cross-cultural experience
- Organized, proactive, attention to detail
- Adaptable to changing plans in a dynamic work environment
- Fluent English oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to work in-person in our Washington DC office
Preferred but not required:
- Cultural fluency or international experience in Southeast Asia, West Africa or Latin America
- Comfort working independently in an office environment
- Demonstrated interest in environmental conservation and poverty alleviation
- Skill in an additional language such as Portuguese, Spanish, French, Filipino or Visayan, Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese
- Ability to travel if necessary
Fellowships are full-time for one year, with a possible second year depending on funding and performance. The successful candidate must be available for full-time work in Washington, DC. If necessary, applicants must be able to procure their own visa in order to be eligible to work in the United States.
How to apply:
Applications are reviewed as they are received. For best consideration, please submit materials by February 3, 2014. Your cover letter will be viewed as a writing sample. Please highlight why your experience is a good fit for this position and include the dates you are available.
Applications are reviewed as they are received. For best consideration, please submit materials by February 3, 2014. Your cover letter will be viewed as a writing sample. Please highlight why your experience is a good fit for this position and include the dates you are available.
TO APPLY: Click on the URL https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7925651 which will take you to the position on the website www.oceana.org follow the job description to the bottom of the page and click on APPLY follow the process
