Earthwatch Institute is seeking a Senior Research Manager for our Oceans Program to be based in our Oxford, UK office. Applicants must be eligible for hire within the United Kingdom.
For full details: http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/jobs/senior_research_manager.html The Senior Research Manager is expected to develop a world class research program based on public participation with a primary focus on oceans ecosystems. This program is expected to promote action and understanding to: Enhance the sustainability of oceans and associated ecosystems, and provide regional and local ecosystem services. Protect critical habitat and species, to enhance biodiversity, The Senior Research Manager will be responsible for: Implementation and oversight of field research programs, with a primary focus on Oceans research projects Delivery on funded programs and securing of significant additional funding for the associated research programs. Maintenance of a strong network of scientists and research institutions to ensure the field research and scientific outputs of the Earthwatch supported programs have highest impact. Enhance and expand capacity development activities to support scientists. Disseminate and communicate research findings to key audiences, including general public and policy makers. Reporting and evaluation of research programs. As a member of a global team of Earthwatch scientists, the Senior Research Manager is also responsible for supporting the implementation of all activities within Earthwatch?s International Research Program, such as communications and capacity development. The Senior Research Manager will report to the International Director of Research, who is responsible for overseeing and implementing Earthwatch?s International Research Program. The Senior Research Manager will be based in Oxford, UK and have senior responsibility for administration of the Research Department activities (e.g. budget, business planning) at the Oxford office. Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental non-profit organization which supports around 80 field research projects in over 35 countries. The International Research team at Earthwatch develops and supports field research projects in collaboration with a wide range of external scientists and other stakeholders. -- Thomas Dietsch Research Director, Ecosystem Services Earthwatch Institute Senior Fellow UCLA Center for Tropical Research
