The Director of Freshwater Research will contribute to the strategic direction of, and provide management for, the Aquarium’s Freshwater Research Program. Primary responsibilities include implementing and evaluating scientific research initiatives and programs that support the Aquarium’s programmatic and conservation priorities. Responsibilities also include conducting applied and publishable research that adheres to the priorities of the Aquarium, while also supervising a three-person scientific team to ensure rigor, accuracy and timeliness of all freshwater research projects. This position also serves as an institutional resource for content and communications to advance appropriate science and conservation messages through the Aquarium’s many outreach channels. The position requires the ability to facilitate and develop multi-institutional collaborations that conduct, support and/or promote freshwater conservation research. In addition, this position works with the Aquarium development team to generate resources necessary to fund conservation research programs.
Applications will be reviewed beginning on 29 Feb 2016. For full details, please see attached ad, or visit http://sheddaquarium.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a23xwy5szxt6 To apply: Please submit a cover letter (maximum length 1000 words) summarizing your background, management experience, and research interests; a curriculum vitae; a brief synopsis of research ideas addressing applied research questions for freshwater systems in the Great Lakes basin (maximum length 500 words); and pdfs of two papers/manuscripts. Please also provide names and contact information for three references. The letter, CV, and reference information should be sent to Megan Rachal ([email protected]). To discuss the specifics of this position contact Dr. Chuck Knapp ([email protected]).
