The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Tech is accepting applications for a Project Manager to coordinate research efforts on the effects of pollutants on wild and captive wildlife. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing with a team of scientists and helping to manage a large collaborative project. The incumbent will develop and maintain a research database, quality assurance program, and provide both field and laboratory assistance. The incumbent will maintain protocols on standard lab and field procedures, safety plans, and permitting, and will provide support with scientific reports and web page management. Required Qualifications: Post-graduate research or lab management experience; demonstrated experience with database management; experience with PowerPoint; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent writing skills; willingness to travel several times a year to field sites; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; ability to work under limited supervision. Preferred Qualifications: B.S. in a scientific or related field; working knowledge of basic animal biology and/or ecology; knowledge of pollution or related conservation issues; experience with quality assurance and safety programs; understanding of how field and laboratory research is integrated.
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The review of applications is currently ongoing and will continue until August 4th, or until position is filled. To submit applications or for more information, please contact: Tara Craig tvipp...@vt.edu, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321), Blacksburg, VA 24061, or William Hopkins at hopki...@vt.edu. William A. Hopkins, Ph.D., Associate Professor Wildlife Ecotoxicology and Physiological Ecology Program Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 444 Latham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-7292 (office) 540-231-7580 (FAX) http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/hopkins/
