LOCATION: Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Eco-evolutionary modeling to inform coral reef management within National Marine Sanctuaries Coral reefs face unprecedented challenges due to climate change, necessitating a deeper understanding of their adaptive potential. This project aims to develop eco-evolutionary models to advance our understanding of coral reef responses to environmental stressors and evaluate management strategies in the Pacific Islands Region’s National Marine Sanctuaries, both existing and proposed. The project will investigate key adaptation mechanisms, including genetic diversity, heritability, dispersal and population growth rates of different coral species. We will work closely with stakeholders to test a set of management strategies with the model, including assisted gene flow, coral restoration and wastewater management. This research will provide critical insights for predicting reef futures and ev...
Hamer Environmental is urgently hiring two motivated biologists to join our growing team in Hawaii. Ready to take your knowledge of Hawaiian seabirds to the next level? Apply today! At Hamer, diversity is part of who we are, not just lip service. We shatter industry norms with our majority female workforce and family-focused culture. We believe healthcare access and gender-affirming care are vital for every person’s well-being. So, if you believe that you would thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, and if you are looking to join a team that is committed to breaking industry norms, we would love to hear from you. The position This is a seasonal, full-time position from late-September through mid-December 2023, and is primarily fieldwork, with a lesser component of office work. The position has potential for renewal for the 2024 breeding season (mid-April through mid-December 2024). Lodging is provided for the duration of the project and will change frequently based on survey lo...
JOIN OUR FIELD RESPONSE TEAM on the beautiful island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. We are accepting applications for interns for our Fall 2020 internship period. The deadline is July 31st, however, applications will be reviewed as they come in, and positions will be assigned as responses are received so apply soon. Here is more detail about this opportunity. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) is the field operations arm of Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance Inc. and is the largest Hawaii-based non-profit marine species conservation and response organization. We cover nearly 300 miles of coastline on the islands of Oahu and Molokai with our team of volunteers, interns and staff. We are a U.S. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species and our ocean ecosystem. We focus our work on marine species whose natural behaviors and habitat put animals in close proxi...
DESCRIPTION: Title: Assistant Researcher (Coral Conservation Genetics and Restoration) Position Number: 0086058T Hiring Unit: Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology/SOEST Location: Coconut Island, Kaneohe Date Posted: 04/21/20 Closing Date: 05/04/20 Salary Information: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Non Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Part Time – Full Time Equivalency: 25% – 100% Temporary/Permanent: Temporary – Not to Exceed: 2021 Funding: Extramural Other Conditions Temporary, non-tenure-track, part-time (min. 25% FTE) supported by extramural funds for roughly 1 year, with potential for expansion up to full time (100% FTE) or extension if additional funding is secured. Continuation dependent on satisfactory performance, continued availability of extramural funds, operational needs and actual staffing requirements. Duties and Responsibilities The Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), School of Ocea...
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is seeking a motivated and resourceful individual to support our work on Maui. This is a part time role that will include between 5-10 hours/week of work as needed. This role will support our stream restoration project that is currently planned to finish on May 31st, 2020 with possibility for extension. This role will ensure the successful execution of a monitoring plan that measures the impact of restoration activities designed to reduce sediment and nutrient pollution in Wahikuli and Honokōwai streams in West Maui. The Research Officer will coordinate data collection activities by various parties and ensure protocols are followed to ensure data quality. They will report to the Program Manager who is based in Maui. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: **Execute data collection for identified components of the monitoring plan. These are anticipated to include: Monitoring sediment posts and erosion pins to measure sediment accumulation or loss from stream banks Monitor ...
Paid Conservation Leadership Internship Kupu Hawai'i Up to $1,600 monthly living allowance* and a $6,095 Education Award The Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP) has been developed for members who are looking for an intensive entry-level experience in preparation for a career in the conservation field. Members serve at a single host site/agency that best matches the individual’s interests. Applicants must be comfortable serving in rugged environments, and be able to perform physically demanding duties (see physical and behavioral requirements below*). As previously mentioned, participants in the CLDP serves with a single environmental agency for the duration of the membership (approximately eleven months). Members typically serve one-on-one with a mentor/supervisor to gain a more in-depth understanding of the agency as a whole, as well as the type of environmental duties and research the agency is involved in. Members may participate in a variety of conservation activ...
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on a Marsden-funded research project titled ﹕esolving the genomic architecture of hatching failure to improve conservation of endangered birds' and will involve conducting genomic research on two critically endangered birds, the Alala (Hawaii) and Kakapo (New Zealand). The project will combine genomic and bioinformatic analyses with the conservation management of these threatened species, with the successful applicant spending time in both New Zealand (University of Otago) and Hawaii (University of Hawaii at Hilo, and Keauhou Bird Conservation Center, both of which are on the Island of Hawaii). Your Skills and Experience: - A PhD and research experience in conservation genetics, evolutionary genetics or genomics of diploid organisms is essential. - Experience in population genomic and bioinformatic analyses is essential. - Experience with whole genome analyses is desirable. - Experience with different types of phenotype-genotype analyses...
Applying Innovative Technologies in Marine Science HIMB is offering this innovative 4-week course with generous funding provided by Dr. Peter Castro and the Edwin Pauley Foundation. Dates: May 13th to June 7th, 2019 Format: 4-week intensive, on-site summer program Participants: 12 maximum Instructors: – Lars Bejder ( www.mmrphawaii.org ) – Elizabeth Madin ( www.oceansphere.org ) – Joshua Madin ( www.jmadinlab.org ) Cost: All course fees are covered. Also covered are onsite accommodation at HIMB and partial flight costs (depending on available funding). The goal of this course is to expose participants to innovative technologies and their uses in the field of marine science. The course will be open to incoming and current graduate students, postdocs, and other early-career researchers. The course will leverage the exceptional research capacities, facilities, and location of HIMB and Moku o Lo’e (Coconut Island) to advance scientific and career goals of participants who othe...
Project Summary Two major threats to birds worldwide are collisions with power lines and disorientation caused by artificial light sources. This is especially true on the Hawaiian island of Kaua`i, where both power lines and artificial lights are a serious threat to the three endangered and endemic seabirds, the Newell’s Shearwater, Hawaiian Petrel, and Band-rumped Storm-Petrel. These seabirds are vulnerable to colliding with power lines when they make frequent nocturnal flights from the sea to their montane breeding colonies and back again. The young of these species are particularly vulnerable to grounding when they become disoriented by artificial lights on their maiden voyage out to sea in the Autumn. The Underline Monitoring Project (UMP) is a sub-project within the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project (KESRP), and has multiple related research avenues: 1) determine where and to what extent seabirds hit power lines or are grounded by lights, 2) identify environmental and beha...
Closes Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Description: The State of Hawai'i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking volunteers for work at Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Kure Atoll is a part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is located 1,400 miles northwest of O'ahu. Kure Atoll occupies a unique position referred to as the “Darwin Point”, which is the northern extent of coral reef development and the atoll is estimated to be 29.8 million years old. Kure is an important breeding site for wildlife, including several rare and endangered species. Eighteen species of seabirds nest on Kure including Black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) and Christmas shearwaters (Puffinus nativitatus). The endangered Laysan teal (Anas laysanensis) was recently introduced to Kure. Currently native plant species are outnumbered by non-native an...
Telemetry technician needed (1 position) to study game bird ecology as part of a seed dispersal study on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Forest ecosystems of the Hawaiian Islands have increasingly faced threats of species extinction and biological invasion, resulting in novel communities composed of native and non-native species. Although many native Hawaiian plants rely on birds for seed dispersal, nearly all native frugivorous birds are extinct. In the last century, the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) and Erckel’s Francolin (Pternistis erckelii) were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands for recreational hunting. We are investigating the ecological impacts of these two species on seed dispersal networks. Technician responsibilities will include tracking and monitoring game birds (GPS/UHF telemetry), bird capture and banding, line transect surveys, behavioral observations, vegetation surveys, fecal sample collection, camera trap deployment, and data entry. Fieldwork will involve long d...
Hospital Director, Ke Kai Ola Job Description Overview In 2014, The Marine Mammal Center opened Ke Kai Ola (“The Healing Sea”) a hospital and education center dedicated to caring for injured, ill, and orphaned Hawaiian monk seals and returning them to the wild and to be a place where children and the community learn to care for this beautiful marine mammal. The goal of Ke Kai Ola is to promote Hawaiian monk seal recovery through 1) a science-based rehabilitation program; 2) a highly trained and well-managed volunteer stranding response network; and 3) coordinated community efforts and partnerships to inspire the local community to protect, care for, and ensure the future of this endangered species. The Hospital Director of Ke Kai Ola works as an integrated member of the Kailua Kona community and the broader conservation and education communities in Hawaii, and across departments at The Marine Mammal Center to ensure that Ke Kai Ola is tightly integrated into the Center’s planning and...
The US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks Refuge Biology volunteers for a Six-month tour of duty for the Fall-Winter 2017-18 Season at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Battle of Midway National Memorial (NM). About the refuge: Located on the far northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument . It is one the oldest atoll formations in the world that provides nesting habitat for millions of seabirds and it a touchstone for one of the most significant naval battles in our human history. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff, volunteers and contractors live on Midway Atoll NWR to support the recovery and integrity of wildlife habitat and species and to protect historical resources while balancing their own human impact on the land and seascapes. Dates: The fall/winter volunteer season begins on September 5, 2017 and will end in mid-March 2018 (2018 flight schedule TBD). Applications are due by June 15, 2017. Start dates are set...
The Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE) is headquartered at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. C-MORE is organized around four interconnected themes: (I) Marine microbial biodiversity; (II) Microbial metabolism and biogeochemistry; (III) Remote and continuous in-situ sensing of microbial processes and their links to climate variability; and (IV) Ecosystem modeling, computer simulation and prediction. This interdisciplinary research consortium includes scientists, engineers and educators from the University of Hawaii, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California at Santa Cruz, Oregon State University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Columbia University and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join the C-MORE team at the University of Hawaii as C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars. Areas of Focus: The C-MORE Postdoctoral Scholars' research will focus on one or more ...
This post-doctoral opportunity is a 1 year position (with possibility of an additional year of funding) to implement demographic modeling and population viability analysis of Hawaii forest birds to address important conservation issues. Hawaii’s forest birds are famous for both their unique diversity and dire conservation needs. Population models of the forest birds are needed to better understand how current and future threats may affect population viability, and to evaluate relative effectiveness of multiple management actions to prioritize conservation resources. Primary focus of position will be utilizing Integrated Population Models (IPM) to link mark/recapture data with long-term census data from Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii Island, to estimate demographic parameters for eight native and two introduced forest bird species. Population models will then be constructed for each species using these demographic estimates and used to simulate po...
