Apply as a Researcher in Conservation International

Conservation International’s Center for Oceans is inviting applications for an Ocean Conservation & Sustainable Fisheries Researcher to support an interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at better understanding how to design, implement, manage, and finance large-scale ocean conservation efforts that maximize benefits for both biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries. This position is based within the United States, preferably in Santa Barbara, CA.

Eligibility

Doctoral degree in conservation, oceanography, marine science, geography, fisheries, or related field, with relevant coursework in biology, spatial ecology, statistics, or GIS.
4 to 6 years of academic or applied research experience in empirical methods or modeling related to marine conservation, fisheries, or a related field. Highly experienced with working with ocean data, including biodiversity, environmental, human use, and other data.
Advanced data management, analytical, and spatial data processing skills.
Experienced user of R, ArcGIS, and relational database software (e.g. Excel, Access). Some experience using cloud-based computational platforms such as Google Earth Engine, BigQuery, and Compute Engine. Proficient with software systems, terminology, and procedures. Skilled in learning and adapting new software applications.
Proficiency using GitHub, and other modern code and data management, sharing, and presentation interfaces.
Demonstrated excellence in writing scientific publications and technical reports.

Requirements

Experience building and maintaining partnerships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully with people from different cultures who might not speak English as their first language.
Team player and ability to effectively partner and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to project manage others, lead without authority, and manage many projects at once.
Detail-oriented, patient, and able to meet deadlines.
Experience working with marine protected areas, ideally large-scale marine protected areas and/or sustainable fisheries.
Experience conducting applied research in close collaboration with people for different backgrounds, disciplines, and countries.
Experience securing research funding and grants.
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French.