May 8, 2012
Senior Marine Technical Officer (continuing and full-time; Australia)
Posted as a courtesy only. Please do not contact me about this position—Dida
Location: Australia
Company: Deakin University
Salary: AU$71,332 - AU$78,753 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
Closing Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Date Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Qualifications:
- Experienced research diver or management of research diving operations and procedures - Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and operation of boats up to 10m - Demonstrated knowledge of technical computing including basic system administration and programming for the acquisition of data from, and control of, external devices.
Description:
Effective technical support of marine and aquaculture related research activities including the operation, maintenance and oversight of the use of specialist equipment including boats, diving and oceanographic equipment and the purchase, installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance and repair of key equipment.
Effective maintenance and support of school infrastructure including boats, aquaculture facilities, specialised electronic equipment (acoustic positioning system, multibeam sonar, CTDs, DGPS and other oceanographic equipment), data acquisition and processing support. Establish and implement a research diving policy and research diving program.
Represent the University as the Dive Safety Officer, including checking and approving all diving activity for the University.
Ensure the implementation of all University policies that relate to the areas for which the position is responsible, in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and staff performance planning and review.
Contact Name: Dr. Daniel Lerodiaconou
Contact Phone: +61 3 55633224
Posted by Dida at 8:57 AM
May 7, 2012
Technician position in marine ecology and conservation
Posted as a courtesy only. Please do not contact me about this opportunity—Dida
The Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University and the Mexican non profit marine
conservation organization Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI) invite applications for a technician position. The selected candidate will work in the laboratory of Fiorenza Micheli at the Hopkins Marine Station and will spend considerable time doing fieldwork in Baja California, México, working on a project investigating oceanographic variability and ecological responses within coastal fishing communities that have committed to marine conservation through marine reserves. The main tasks for this position are to conduct field studies to investigate the efficacy of fully-protected marine reserves to confer resilience to climate variability and recover depleted populations of marine invertebrates. Field activities will involve the design and conduction of underwater ecological monitoring, the deployment and maintenance of oceanographic sensors, and the conduction of ecological experiments using scuba. Laboratory activities will include creation and maintenance of databases, data analyses, processing of samples (e.g., phytoplankton, recruitment collectors) that will be conducted both in the field and at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University. Required qualifications include: a MS in marine sciences or marine ecology; extensive experience in ecological monitoring and field experiments; and willingness to spend extended periods of time at remote field locations. Because of the setting of the field locations, and the international nature of this project, bilingual skills (Spanish and English) are required. All else being equal, preference will be given to candidates that would be able to start as early as July 1, 2012. The position is initially for 12 months, but it could likely be extended to up to four years. Candidates should send via email a letter of interest describing their qualifications relevant to the project and past research experience, their full CVs, and arrange for the names and contact information of two references to both of the following addresses:
Dr. Fiorenza Micheli
Professor
Hopkins Marine Station
Stanford University
Oceanview Blvd.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Dr. Andrea Sáenz-Arroyo
Science Director
Comunidad y Biodiversidad A.C.
Popocatepetl # 28 Despacho 1
Colonia Hipódromo Condesa
México 06100 DF
Application deadline is May 25, 2012. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately after this date and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Posted by Dida at 1:15 PM
Scientific Diver Technical-scientific Assistant in Chilean Patagonia
Posted as a courtesy only. Please do not contact me about this opportunity—Dida
We are a private Foundation that is operating a scientific field station in Chilean Patagonia. Huinay Scientific Field Station was inaugurated in 2001 and is situated 100 km south of Puerto Montt, in the fjord Comau; it is the only scientific station in a Chilean fjord. The surroundings are characterized by steep mountains and volcanoes. Almost 6000 mm annual precipitation gives rise to extremely lush vegetation characterized by extra-tropical rain forests.
The small village Huinay with its approx. 25 inhabitants can only be accessed by a 1-1.5 hour boat-trip (speed boat) from Hornopiren. Most infrastructure - except some small shops and a rural hospital in Hornopiren - is located in Puerto Montt, a 3 to 4 h drive or bus trip from Hornopiren.
Knowledge on organisms and ecological functioning of the fjord ecosystems is very poor in Chilean Patagonia especially in the marine environment. The goal of the station is-besides carrying out some own projects- to attract national and international projects which help to fill the existing gaps.
To accomplish this, the field station has basic infrastructure: a dry and a wet laboratory, diving and lodging facilities (8 rooms for up to 16 scientists/interns/assistants).
Projects involve all kinds of terrestrial and marine base-line research but main focus is on the marine environment and counseling for the establishment of a network of marine protected areas. In this context we are mainly promoting inventory studies of the fjord ecosystems and we generally organize one expedition to remote areas of the fjord region each year.
We recently finished a major project, a scientific field guide for marine benthic fauna of Chilean Patagonia.
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Posted by Dida at 10:41 AM
April 3, 2012
Presentation on Monterey Bay Aquarium Summer Job Opportunities
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Dive Office will be conducting a 30 minute presentation April 7 on the upcoming job opportunities with the Underwater Explorers Program. All leadership level divers (Divemasters, Assistant instructors and Instructors) will receive free admission into the aquarium and a behind the scenes tour of the facility.
See this flyer for more information.
Posted by Dida at 11:15 AM
Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program
Posted as a courtesy only.—Dida
Note that the deadline is 4/17.
The Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars program is seeking undergraduates who would like to get an inside look at marine science and resource management careers by spending the summer working on a marine science project for a state or local agency. Oregon Sea Grant plans to select up to nine Summer Scholars, each of whom will spend 10 weeks this summer working with a marine research, outreach, education or public policy agency or institution in Oregon. Potential projects range from collecting and analyzing biological data to developing museum exhibits and assisting on information campaigns.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students from a variety of disciplines whose degree majors are not specifically marine science-based. Students studying journalism, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, education, political science, or economics, as well as oceanography or fish and wildlife may all be interested in applying.
Selected students will be awarded a $3,000 stipend to offset living expenses during the ten week fellowship. The stipend will be paid in two installments, one upon arrival and one halfway through the fellowship. Student housing will be provided to those students who need it. A small number of need-based assistance grants may be available to cover travel expenses and will require a supplemental application once students are selected.
The application deadline is April 17. For more information, click here.
Posted by Dida at 10:06 AM
March 30, 2012
ECO Internship: Bali
Posted as a courtesy only. Please do not contact me about this opportunity. Note that the internship costs USD $2900—-Dida
Five Star PADI CDC Blue Season Bali
programs.
The program comprises different components. Every week, half a day will be spent on lectures in our purpose built class room. The topics we will discuss are: coral biology, other reef inhabitants (verts/inverts), coral reef ecology, and threats and protection of coral reefs. Moreover, a free PADI course will be offered to our students. For example, if a student is PADI Open Water certified, he or she gets the PADI Advanced course included in the internship. Also, we will offer 5 PADI Specialty Courses: Project AWARE, Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation, AWARE Fish ID, Underwater Naturalist and AWARE Shark Conservation. Accommodation and lunch on diving days is included in the price of the program.
The majority of the time however, will be dedicated to hands-on coral research. Using the CoralWatch method we will survey different reefs in Bali. This research is particularly suitable for Bachelor and/or Master students with no previous experience in coral research. The combination of lectures, PADI Specialties and the actual coral research in Bali will offer students a great opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to be a marine biologist.
With our internship we try to focus on all level divers, gap-year and university students. If there is enough interest for the program this year, we will be working on a 2nd level internship, where we are planning to conduct a more advanced research (ReefCheck fish surveys). More information can be found on our website or email directly.
A poster in A3 format is available for download here.
Posted by Dida at 3:22 PM
March 29, 2012
Safety Program Manager/Dive Safety Officer
Posted as a courtesy only. Please do not contact me about this job—Dida
The Safety Program Manager/DSO for Clearwater Marine Aquarium will work with all staff, including department heads, within the organization and a diverse team of volunteer divers, in the implementation of overall CMA safety policies and dive safety procedures as well as establish and enforce guidelines to ensure safety throughout the facility for both staff and visitors. The manager will possess a broad knowledge base in all aspects OSHA requirements and guidelines for safety at CMA and safe diving protocols at CMA. The Safety Program Manager will also be responsible for periodic inspections of CMA's facilities and equipment to ensure all local and federal safety codes and guidelines are met. Please submit your cover letter and resume here.
Posted by Dida at 7:58 PM
