ECO Magazine
Ocean Career: California Sea Grant Aquaculture Research & Outreach Specialist
ECO Magazine, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Ocean Career: California Sea Grant Aquaculture Research & Outreach Specialist
The California Sea Grant College Program (CASG) seeks a resourceful, innovative applied marine scientist with experience and interest in San Diego County and Southern California for a position as a California Sea Grant Extension Specialist whose work strongly interfaces with marine aquaculture.This is a full-time academic position based at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Biology Section, in the Academic Coordinator series. The Specialist will report through the CASG Extension Director to the CASG Director.Through this position, the Specialist will provide impartial science-based information and leadership in topical areas related to aquaculture. We are especially interested in candidates who can build an extension program that complements Scripps Biology Section Faculty and California Sea Grant Extension aquaculture expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external support (grants or contracts) that contributes to their program and the CASG Extension Program budget. The Specialist’s activities are to be integrated with and enriching to the Scripps academic community while also supporting other academic marine aquaculture programs and California’s aquaculture community (including but not limited to industries, environmental organizations, managers, regulators, and educators).Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in marine biology with expertise in physiology, developmental biology, ecology, marine organismal biology, physiology, and development or other related fields, with demonstrated experience working in any current or emerging areas related to aquaculture. Candidates should include discussion of a general research plan in the cover letter that outlines the types of research, outreach, and student involvement they anticipate developing if appointed to the position. Strengths in organization, communication, and engagement with a range of people, including other academics, stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public, are essential. A demonstrable broad range of experience in research and building communities of practice is desirable. Some experience with teaching at the college level (either as an instructor or teaching assistant) is favorable. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential for accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in marine science or other related disciplines with expertise in physiology, developmental biology, ecology, marine organismal biology, physiology, and development, or other related fields and with demonstrated experience working in any current or emerging areas related to aquaculture.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include experience with Sea Grant (state program or nationally), extension efforts, familiarity of the aquaculture landscape in California, and a record of securing extramural support for science-related activities.
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The California Sea Grant College Program (CASG) seeks a resourceful, innovative applied marine scientist with experience and interest in San Diego County and Southern California for a position as a California Sea Grant Extension Specialist whose work strongly interfaces with marine aquaculture.This is a full-time academic position based at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Biology Section, in the Academic Coordinator series. The Specialist will report through the CASG Extension Director to the CASG Director.Through this position, the Specialist will provide impartial science-based information and leadership in topical areas related to aquaculture. We are especially interested in candidates who can build an extension program that complements Scripps Biology Section Faculty and California Sea Grant Extension aquaculture expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external support (grants or contracts) that contributes to their program and the CASG Extension Program budget. The Specialist’s activities are to be integrated with and enriching to the Scripps academic community while also supporting other academic marine aquaculture programs and California’s aquaculture community (including but not limited to industries, environmental organizations, managers, regulators, and educators).Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in marine biology with expertise in physiology, developmental biology, ecology, marine organismal biology, physiology, and development or other related fields, with demonstrated experience working in any current or emerging areas related to aquaculture. Candidates should include discussion of a general research plan in the cover letter that outlines the types of research, outreach, and student involvement they anticipate developing if appointed to the position. Strengths in organization, communication, and engagement with a range of people, including other academics, stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public, are essential. A demonstrable broad range of experience in research and building communities of practice is desirable. Some experience with teaching at the college level (either as an instructor or teaching assistant) is favorable. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential for accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in marine science or other related disciplines with expertise in physiology, developmental biology, ecology, marine organismal biology, physiology, and development, or other related fields and with demonstrated experience working in any current or emerging areas related to aquaculture.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include experience with Sea Grant (state program or nationally), extension efforts, familiarity of the aquaculture landscape in California, and a record of securing extramural support for science-related activities.
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