NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Opening: 

Assistant Professor, Senior Research, (Department of Zoology), Oregon State University. 

Title of position:

Policy and Outreach Director

Closing Date:

Feb 15, 2010 (or until filled)

Description:

The Policy and Outreach Director will assist major programmatic activities for the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO).  PISCO's interdisciplinary scientific program focuses on questions in marine ecology and oceanography in coastal waters off the west coast of the United States.  Scientists and students are involved in the project at four lead universities [University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), Stanford University, and Oregon State University (OSU)] and collaborating institutions.  PISCO was established to help provide the interdisciplinary knowledge and effective outreach to accelerate transfer of scientific knowledge of coastal ecosystems to policy-makers and assist society in using coastal resources responsibly. www.piscoweb.org

The Policy and Outreach Director is responsible for overall coordination of PISCO policy and outreach activities.  S/he will work closely with Policy and Outreach Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the Program Coordinator/Associate Director to ensure (a) strategic program development, (b) coordination and integration of policy and outreach activities across the consortium, and (c) effective communication of PISCO scientific research with management and policy activities.  S/he will develop bridges between researchers and key policymaking and management entities at local, state, and national levels, providing support for scientists, creating opportunities for exchanges, preparing public presentations and written reports/publications, as appropriate to public decision-making processes.  S/he also will work to increase understanding about marine conservation science among relevant citizens' groups, non-governmental organizations, industry groups, and the general public. S/he also will engage with PISCO scientists and collaborators on policy issues by staying current on marine issues and contributing to collaborative and educational activities such as PISCO communications training, workshops, and university courses. 

Position is a full time, 12-month fixed term position.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required qualifications include a strong scientific background, in the areas of ecology, marine biology, and conservation science.  Also experience working with policy and management is required.  

To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.

Apply to posting # 0005065. 

For more information about the position please contact Kristen Milligan
Kristen.Milligan@science.oregonstate.edu
541-737-8862

Closing Date (extended from original): 02/15/10. OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.