Location: Santa Barbara, CA, United States
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2022 (11:49 PM EST)
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
POSITION SUMMARY
Science manager– Marine Protected Areas and Climate Change Community of Practice
Research scientist with an advanced degree in marine biology or related field to build a community of practice of MPA managers and stakeholders in an era of rapid climate change, with special emphasis on coordination, communications outreach, and contribution to research in MPA theory and practice.
Position Objective: Build a Community of Practice for MPA managers and planners dealing with climate change and contribute to climate change and marine conservation research. Disseminate cutting-edge research on MPA planning and management for resilience to climate change and connect ocean management stakeholders around the world.
The position addresses fundamental challenges associated with the need to build communities of practice for climate change in conservation communities dealing with ocean biodiversity conservation as ecosystems and species move in response to climate change (including ocean acidification). The position will implement and refine a strategy for building a community of practice in MPAs and climate change and conduct research on program thematic focal areas under the guidance of the lead scientist for CI’s MPAs and climate change initiative.
24-month appointment with the possibility for renewal.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and build a community of practice in MPAs and climate change (reserve managers, including diverse stakeholders).
- Conduct research on Marine Protected Areas and climate change.
- Coordinate outreach and communications efforts related to MPAs and climate change.
- Lead climate assessments and site engagements to guide planning and management for climate-smart MPAs.
- Contribute to marine climate change research team in focal regions, with the potential to lead research into possible climate change impacts on MPAs and planning/management solutions to the challenges identified.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Conservation International, 19 September 2022. More information.
