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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Research Foundation Marine Zoologist ( RF Title Research Scientist) in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Posted On: Tue Jan 16 2024 Job Description:
Title: Marine Zoologist (RF Title: Research Scientist)
Salary Range: $59,000-$63,000 per year (Full time), excellent benefits
Location: Kings Park, NY with occasional travel to Albany, NY.
Background
The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) is a program of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY- ESF) whose mission is to collect, analyze, and share scientific information that can be used to preserve native species and ecosystems. NYNHP works in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and other state, federal and private organizations involved in natural resource management, land protection and stewardship, and advancing the conservation of biodiversity. For more information visit www.nynhp.org.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Marine Zoologist works to conserve New York's biodiversity by working with program partners to refine the list of marine animal species tracked in NYNHP's database and identify the appropriate spatial methodology for mapping occurrences of marine animals.
Acts as liaison to agency and university faculty and staff and serves as project manager as needed. Project manager's duties could involve overseeing contractors conducting surveys for marine animals. This position will require strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
Assist state regulators with environmental and permitting reviews.
May conduct limited field work.
Coordinates and manages data storage/database tasks and GIS mapping of marine animal data in collaboration with other NHP and DEC staff.
Coordinates with other programs in the NatureServe network and NatureServe staff on mapping occurrences of marine animals for conservation planning.
Maintains knowledge of developments in marine species monitoring, ecology, conservation, and technologies and tools.
Maintains relationships with outside partners, state/local/federal agencies, land managers, private landowners and the academic community.
Writes technical reports and designs and delivers presentations on project work.
Marine representative for NY's invasive species
DEC technical liaison for Ocean Indicator cruises with Stony Brook University
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Graduate Degree in zoology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, or marine sciences or bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Experience in using common software applications (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, Web browsers, ArcGIS).
Experience working with other parties to obtain data.
Experience in collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets and preparing reports and scientific papers of findings.
Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information to influence conservation practice.
Willingness to travel to meetings and for limited field work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in the marine sciences and a background in conservation methodology.
Course work and/or field experience indicating knowledge of a wide range of marine species of New York State, or comparable work in another state, or research experience.
Creating or assisting in creating and using databases for data entry and report production. GIS mapping and analysis. R for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
Familiarity with both standard survey methods and animal species identification.
Marine and/or fisheries survey or field work study design, planning, and implementation including field experience desired.
Additional Information:
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The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.