University of California at Santa Barbara
National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis (NCEAS)
*Postdoctoral Researcher*
*Global potential and best practices for sustainable offshore aquaculture*
We are seeking a post-doc as part of a recently funded SNAP project
addressing sustainable production and best practices in global offshore
aquaculture. SNAP (Science for Nature and People <http://www.snap.is>)is
a collaborative venture of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Wildlife
Conservation Society (WCS), and the National Center for Ecological
Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS <http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu>) to create a
fundamentally different way to identify and tackle large-scale
ecological challenges that threaten the integrity of nature and human
well-being.
The post-doctoral researcher will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, CA
and will lead or be centrally involved in: 1) a review of high-value
aquaculture (e.g. shrimp, salmon) and related key offshore species
(e.g., cobia) to determine best practices and assess the role of
certification in sustainability; 2) identifying and mapping globally
areas with the greatest potential for ‘smart aquaculture’; 3) working
with 2-3 case study locations to test best practices and enabling
conditions with a focus on innovative offshore operations; 4) developing
and testing different future scenarios for aquaculture growth with
preliminary action plans for key geographies, and 5) full participation
in the SNAP Working Group <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/node/1617>. This
full time position offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate
with experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the high
probability of an additional year. The successful candidate will be
directly mentored by Ben Halpern and integrated with his research lab
<http://www.benhalpernlab.org>and work closely with Dietmar Grimm
<http://www.redstonestrategy.com/careers/alumni/dietmar-grimm/>,
Managing Director for Conservation Strategy at TNC.
The working group affiliated with this project is comprised of global
leaders in aquaculture and marine resource management from academia,
industry, agencies and NGOs, offering a unique opportunity to learn from
and collaborate with a diverse set of thought leaders. Interaction with
other NCEAS residents and related SNAP working groups will provide
additional opportunities.
*RESIDENCY AT NCEAS:*NCEAS is located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara,
California. The Center is known for fostering interaction and
collaboration, a characteristic that leads to the success of its
visiting scientists. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of
postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and frequent influx of
leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating
in working group projects across a diverse range of SNAP initiatives. We
expect that postdocs will contribute their knowledge, interests, and
enthusiasm to the intellectual atmosphere. The postdoc should anticipate
spending the vast majority of their time in residence at the Center and
will have the opportunity to travel to the case study location(s).
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*QUALIFICATIONS:*
*/Required/*
•PhD in coastal ecology, natural resource economics, or related discipline
•Strong analytical skills
•Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and
complex information
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•Outstanding organizational skills
•Ability to design, manage, and help lead workshops to bring disparate
groups to consensus
•Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
•Knowledge in policy, economics, and/or other social science relevant to
the coastal zone
*/Desired/*
•Strong publication record
•Experience working with groups outside of academia (industry, NGOs, etc.)
*TERM OF APPOINTMENT: *One year with the possibility of a second year.
*SALARY RANGE: *$47,000/year - $57,000/year, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
*POSITION AVAILABLE: *Start date May 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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TO APPLY: *Applicants should send: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) a one-page
statement of research interests, and 3) contact information for three
references to propos...@nceas.ucsb.edu
<mailto:propos...@nceas.ucsb.edu>. You will receive an email that your
electronic submission has been received; please inquire if you do not
receive verification.
*CLOSING DATE: *Preference will be given to applications received
by*March 16, 2015. *Position is open until filled.
/The department is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
through research, teaching and service. _An Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer_/
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Benjamin S. Halpern
Professor, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
(ph) 805.893.2862
halp...@bren.ucsb.edu
Chair in Marine Conservation, Imperial College London
Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ecosystemsandenvironment
Director, Center for Marine Assessment and Planning (CMAP)
http://cmap.msi.ucsb.edu
Senior Fellow, UN Envir. Prog.- World Conserv. Monitor. Cent. (UNEP-WCMC)
Research Biologist, Nat'l. Center for Ecol. Anal. & Synth. (NCEAS)
735 State St., Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
phone: 805.893.7470 (new as of June 25); fax: 805.892.2510
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LeeAnne French, MESM
Associate Director of Communication and Outreach
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
fre...@nceas.ucsb.edu
805-893-7551
