Dos años de contrato en una isla del Pacífico investigando arrecifes de coral

 Position: Researcher

Salary: $20,050-$33,690 per annum depending on experience and
qualifications plus generous fringe benefits
Closing Date: April 4, 2024

Palau International Coral Reef Center is seeking a qualified candidate to
fill the role of a Researcher. The qualified individual will assist the
Palau Aquarium team in organizing and conducting workshops, restoration
project, monitoring of out-planted coral colonies, measuring  survival and
growth. Able to write reports and publish reviews. The selected candidate
will also be directly involved in a small-scale reef rehabilitation project
and thus will contribute to establishing PICRC as a regional leader for
reef restoration.

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine
Biology, Ecology,  Oceanography, Coastal and Pelagic Fisheries, Fisheries
Management or other related field from  an accredited college or
university. Knowledge of marine research and/or related field and some
 experience in resource management and conservation is preferred. Field
work is an essential part  of a researcher’s duties so applicants must be
able to conduct field work on a regular basis. Able  to speak in Palauan or
English.

To apply, please email your CV, name of two (2) references and a cover
letter with 2×2 photo ID to Ms. Caryn Lkong Koshiba, Interim CEO, at
clkoshiba@picrc.org. Submitted documents will be acknowledged upon receipt.
Only short-listed applicants will be notified within two weeks after  the
closing date of this announcement to set up interview appointments.
Applications must be  received no later than the above closing date.

This position is a 2-year contract funded through the GBRF project titled,
“Co-developing  climate-smart adaptive management for coral reefs.”
Position may be extended after the  project based on the need for the
position and funding availability.

Be part of the PICRC Team and contribute to conservation efforts in Palau
and the world!

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¿Te flipan los corales y la biología marina? Echa un vistazo a esta oportunidad en Palaos: trabajo de campo, laboratorio, análisis de datos...

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Palau International Coral Reef Center is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher.

Position: Researcher
Salary: $20,050 – $33,690 per annum depending on experience and qualifications plus generous fringe benefits
Closing Date: January 7, 2024

The researcher will perform basic and applied marine related research by conducting field work, compiling and analyzing data and writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications or scientific papers related to assigned research being conducted.

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Coastal and Pelagic Fisheries, Fisheries Management or other related field from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of marine research and/or related field and some experience in resource management and conservation is preferred. Field work is an essential part of a researcher’s duties so applicants must be able to conduct field work on a regular basis.


HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your resume, names of two references and a cover letter to Ms. Caryn Lkong Koshiba, Director of Administration, at clkoshiba@picrc.org.

Submitted documents will be acknowledged upon receipt. Only short-listed applicants will be notified within two weeks after the closing date of this announcement to set up interview appointments. Applications must be received no later than the above closing date.

For any questions about this opportunity, please contact Ms. Caryn Lkong Koshiba at 488-6950 during normal business hours or by email at clkoshiba@picrc.org.

Be part of the PICRC Team and contribute to conservation efforts in Palau and the world!

For more information about PICRC and their work see here.

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Trabaja con drones y GIS en un paradisíaco archipiélago del Pacífico

Coral Reef Research Foundation in Palau is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated marine scientist/geographer with strong GIS skills to fulfill a multifaceted role, contributing to marine habitat/bathymetric mapping using airborne LiDAR, multibeam sonar and other advanced imaging methods in Palau.

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Job Title:  Marine Habitat Mapping Researcher
Location:  Coral Reef Research Foundation, Palau (western Pacific)
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*Program Details:* CRRF is a non-governmental organization incorporated
in the U.S. and Republic of Palau dedicated to research and education on
coral reefs and other tropical marine environments, and has been doing
coastal and offshore oceanographic research in Palau since 1994.  Over
the past 4 years CRRF has conducted bathymetric surveys to map the
entirety of Palau’s outer reef slopes and inner lagoons from 0 – 8000 m
water depth. The next phase of this project is the development of a
habitat map for the entirety of Palau’s marine ecosystems and deployment
of drone systems for the collection of LiDAR data. Refinement of the
present bathymetry/topographic database and mapping is also an important
component of the work. The successful applicant will be based in the
Republic of Palau; all nationalities are welcome to apply. *

**Essential Duties:*

* Participate in the development of marine habitat map products through
traditional and innovative methods, including the development of other
mapping products when required.
* Conduct field work to conduct habitat baseline assessments.
* Assist in the flight operations and maintenance of heavy lift (5 kg)
aerial drones.
* Co-author maps, reports and publications, and disseminate public
information of research results to the scientific and general community.

*Qualification Requirements:*
* MSc or equivalent experience in marine science or related field.
* Expertise with ESRI products, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online,
essential.
* Knowledge of tropical Pacific marine ecosystems.
* Familiarity with marine mapping including coordinate transformations
and survey methods.
* Experienced scuba diver (minimum Advanced/Rescue).
* Experience operating heavy lift drones.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Experience with managing large data sets and producing reports and
publications.
* Ability to operate with minimal supervision.
* Strong troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities.
* Comfortable and physically fit enough to take part in long days in the
field.

*Additional Preferred Qualifications: *
* FAA Part 107 drone license
* MATLAB, image processing, and machine learning
* Habitat Remote sensing
* PhD in marine science or related field
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**Period of Hire:*  One - two year contract
Salary Range: Salary negotiable, depending on experience and
qualifications.
Position reporting to:  Dr. Patrick Colin, Director of CRRF, Project
Principal Investigator
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**To Apply:*  Applicants should submit a resumé, including
names/contacts of three references, and cover letter by email to
crrfpalau@gmail.com.

*Job Details *can be found at
https://coralreefpalau.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CRRF-Job-Ad-Habitat-Mapping.pdf

CRRF and Project Information:  Further information on the Coral Reef
Research Foundation can be found at coralreefpalau.org
https://coralreefpalau.org/projects/bathymetric-mapping/
https://coralreefpalau.org/education/posters/
https://linktr.ee/coralreefresearchfoundation

This project is funded by the US Dept. of Interior, Office of Insular
Affairs program: Coral Reef Natural Resources/Invasive Species.

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