JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM RESEARCH BIOLOGIST AND INSTRUCTOR Position type: Full-time staff
Application deadline: Review of applications begins 9 December 2015, and will remain open until filled. Please see: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/About-Us/Jobs-Internships-and- Volunteering/Jobs/ Annual research/outreach budget: up to $20,000 per year Position summary: The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois is seeking candidates for a full time research and teaching position focusing on freshwater ecology in the Great Lakes region. The selected candidate is responsible for developing and executing an applied research project focusing on Great Lakes fishes, with special emphasis on migration and movement patterns. Research using the aquarium facilities of the Conservation Research Department is encouraged, as well as using other existing Shedd assets when appropriate. Some outreach effort (e.g. Great Lakes FishFinder app) is also expected. Responsibilities will also include serving as lead instructor for a Freshwater Ecology class offered through the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA). ACCA is a consortium of 15 private liberal arts colleges, founded to promote cooperation in education and training in the sciences. The semester-long, 3-credit hour course is offered in the fall with a required field component. The successful candidate would be responsible for developing lecture material, organizing field excursions, teaching the course, and managing associated logistics. Additional responsibilities include: • Partner with regional academic and agency researchers to coordinate and collaborate on priority research topics. Shedd has particularly strong ties with the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and joint research and outreach projects are encouraged (e.g. migratory fish studies; World Fish Migration Day outreach events) • Manage budget and logistics for own Great Lakes research project(s) and Freshwater Ecology course • Work with other Shedd staff to ensure smooth functioning of all logistical and practical aspects of the course • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals • Publicize research activities and results through blogs, tweets, and other social media in accordance with Shedd Public Relations guidelines • Work closely with the Shedd Development team (and potentially outside collaborators) to write grants to support research project(s) • Work with other Shedd departments as needed to enhance Shedd programming (e.g., Learning programs, Development and Marketing initiatives) The candidate will be supervised by Shedd’s Vice President of Conservation Research in close collaboration with Dr. Peter McIntyre in the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, zoology, or other environmental science fields. The position requires strong scientific research skills, teaching experience, and ability to communicate at an academic and general-public level. Experience with grant acquisition, and publishing in peer-reviewed and general outlets is expected. Applicants must have a real interest in interdisciplinary applied science and have the ability to work independently and under limited supervision. Willingness to obtain Wilderness First Aid certification is required. To apply: Please see http://www.sheddaquarium.org/About-Us/Jobs-Internships-and- Volunteering/Jobs/ Application will consist of a cover letter (maximum length 1000 words) summarizing your background, teaching experience, and research interests; a curriculum vitae; a brief synopsis of research ideas addressing Great Lakes fish migrations/movement (maximum length 1000 words); and pdfs of two papers/manuscripts. Please also provide names and contact information for three references. These materials should be sent to Megan Rachal ([email protected]). To discuss the specifics of this position contact Dr. Chuck Knapp ([email protected]) or Dr. Peter McIntyre ([email protected]).
