The new California Marine Protected Areas Monitoring Enterprise has obtained
additional support for the recently advertised position of Natural Scientist or
Ecologist. The
position is now fully funded as a three-year, fixed-term position, with the
possibility of
extension. The MPA Monitoring Enterprise is charged with leading the
development of a science-based,
sustainable, and costeffective approach to monitoring the statewide MPA network
being established under the
Marine Life Protection Act. The Natural Scientist/Ecologist will work with State
agencies, researchers, stakeholders and others to help determine what should be
monitored, how,
where, and how often to best feasibly evaluate MPA network performance against
MLPA goals and
support adaptive management. The position offers the opportunity to apply
lessons learned
from existing monitoring approaches in California and elsewhere. The position
will be based in
Oakland, California. Starting date is as soon as possible, preferably by or on
May 1, 2008. Starting base
salary will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be in the range
of $70,000 -
$85,000. Generous benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and retirement)
are included in
the full compensation package. Existing applicants will continue to be
considered for the
position, and need not reapply.
Full position description and application instructions are available at
http://www.calost.org/announce/Nat_sci_26Feb08.pdf
Cheri A. Recchia, Ph.D.
Director, Marine Protected Areas Monitoring Enterprise
c/o California Ocean Science Trust
1330 Broadway, Suite 1135
Oakland, CA 94612
e: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
