RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION IN MARINE CONSERVATION The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University, a "Doctoral Research - Extensive" state university, has an opening for a Research Associate position in marine conservation. The appointment is for one year (potentially renewable) beginning as early as June 2006. This position involves participation in a project to assess a large number of marine species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species through a collaborative initiative with Conservation International and the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Red Listing process, including background research and international workshops and meetings, supervise research assistants, and assist teaching courses in Marine Biology and Ichthyology. At the time of employment, applicants must have a PhD in Biology, Zoology, Oceanography or a related field with a dissertation topic in marine conservation biology of marine ecology OR a Masters degree with at least five years experience in marine conservation biology or marine ecology. Geographical Information System experience is highly desirable. Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses (postal and email) of three references to: Marine Conservation Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0266 USA; or to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (electronic submission of materials is preferred). Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2006 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
