Hello, ECOLOGgers, We're seeking a science writer, contracted through University of Guam, to help me get caught up on delivering reports and publications from our recent work. This job can be done from anywhere. Please forward to any contacts that might be interested. Thanks in advance for sharing.
Seeking Subject Matter Expert: Science Writer (Invasive Reptiles) for University of Guam and USDA National Wildlife Research Center What is needed: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in invasive reptile research and management with extensive experience in scientific publication is required to remotely support the activities of the University of Guam and USDA National Wildlife Research Center location on Guam, where we conduct basic research and develop tools and techniques for the management of invasive brown treesnakes on Guam. Scope of Work: The purpose of this announcement is to recruit an expert science writer to assist the USDA Principal Investigator (PI, Dr. Shane Siers) in completing technical reports and scientific journal publications of the results of studies already completed or currently in progress. Requirements: * PhD in a field related to herpetology or invasive reptile research and management (MSc with an extraordinarily strong publication history may be considered). * These duties can be completed from any geographic location with high-quality internet access. However, the applicant must be willing and able to perform regular communications in real time with the PI (MS Teams) during normal working hours on Guam (8am-5pm Mon-Fri ChST/GMT+10) * Must have a proven track record of first-authorship of scientific journal articles and technical reports (citation list required) in the fields of herpetology, invasive species biology, wildlife damage management, or related fields. Preferred qualifications: * Strong knowledge of modern statistical analyses and computer programs, especially generalized linear modeling and R. Character of duties: * The primary responsibility of the SME is to prepare technical reports and scientific journal articles based on research that is already completed or in progress. In most cases, the PI would be first author, but the applicant would handle draft writing, preparation for submission, and corresponding author roles. * While the SME would already have experience in herpetology and scientific publication, they would be expected to spend the first month of the contract familiarizing themselves with >40 years of research into the biology, ecology, behavior, and management of invasive brown treesnakes on Guam as well as other invasive reptiles globally. * If mutually agreeable, we would endeavor to schedule 1-2 trips to Guam for on-the-ground familiarity and to attend annual Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group meetings (Novembers) and/or other appropriate venues (e.g., Marianas Islands Conservation Conference). * Upon adequate progress in addressing the backlog of publication requirements, the SME may be involved in the preparation of new research protocols and lead individual projects as Study Director and publish as first author (if desired, not required). * The expected commitment would be equivalent to a full-time appointment for one year. Reduced effort may be negotiated once the current backlog has been addressed. For more information, contact Dr. Shane Siers, Supervisory Research Biologist, USDA National Wildlife Research Center, by email at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. How to Submit: After consulting with Dr. Siers, qualified subject matter experts must email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, publication history, and a quote for services to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> by 30 January 2025. Shane Shane R. Siers, Ph.D. Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist Island Invasive Vertebrates Project USDA-APHIS-WS National Wildlife Research Center 233 Pangelinan Way, Barrigada, GU 96913 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
