EMPLOYMENT
Title:
Associate Executive Director (Outreach and Administration)
Location:
Office of Sea Grant Development
Required
Qualifications: M.S. degree in one of the following
or related areas: economics, marine resource management, socioeconomics,
or hazard resiliency; five years experience in the conduct and
administration of sponsored research and outreach activities;
knowledge of extension methods; demonstrated leadership and planning
ability; demonstrated research and scientific writing skills.
Additional
Qualifications Desired:
Ph.D. with experience in one of the above or related areas; ability
to work with diverse audiences; strong verbal and written skills.
Special Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel overnight.
Responsibilities:
Serves as leader of the Louisiana Sea Grant Extension Program
and liaison to the Cooperative Extension Service (This jointly
funded program includes five - eight faculty/specialists and ten
marine extension agents. The agents, who live in coastal parishes,
have responsibilities that include practical and educational assistance
for 22 coastal parishes. The faculty, who are based on the LSU
campus, form an information and technology link between these
audiences and university research in five strategic areas: safe
and sustainable seafood, sustainable coastal development, healthy
coastal ecosystems, hazard resiliency in coastal communities,
and public and formal education); manages and directs program
development, operational and personnel activities of the marine
extension program; plans and coordinates a cohesive extension
outreach effort to disseminate university-related research to
coastal client groups; participates in regional and national networks
on planning and program development; develops and produces the
extension portion of the biennial omnibus proposal for funding
and serves as coordinator of all Sea Grant Extension projects
involving extension personnel mentioned above; develops new research
and extension initiatives in Sea Grant and state priority interest
areas; acquires funding support for such initiatives from various
federal, state, local, and private sector sponsors; assists the
Executive Director in leading the Louisiana Sea Grant College
Program and represents the Executive Director on all matters;
organizes and conducts meetings; collects data and other information
from agency, university and private sector partners; prepares
drafts of planning documents; develops and leads appropriate integration
with counterpart activities of the Sea Grant network, Louisiana
Cooperative Extension Service, and the University; works closely
with Sea Grant representatives from other states, other NOAA personnel,
and other state and federal agencies to articulate national and
regional issues of vital interest to Louisiana and to insure that
LSU–through the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program–competes
successfully for available enhancement and augmentation funding.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment
background check.
Application
Deadline: November 14, 2008 or until a candidate
is selected.
To
Apply: Submit a letter of application and resume
(including e-mail address) to:
Dr. Charles
“Chuck” Wilson, Executive Director
239 Sea Grant Building
Louisiana State University
Ref: #007417
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
cwilson@lsu.edu
LSU
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Title:
Communications
Intern
Location: Office of Sea Grant Development, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge
Nature
of Position: The Louisiana Sea Grant College program,
based at Louisiana State University's Baton Rouge campus, seeks
a communication intern for the Spring 2009 semester. The intern
will work 15 hours per week for 16 weeks and be paid $7.50 per
hour.
Qualifications: Candidates must be full-time,
upper-level undergraduate students or full-time graduate students
majoring in mass communications or English.
Responsibilities:
Primary duties include researching, writing and editing content
for a variety of Louisiana Sea Grant print and electronic publications.
Other duties may include still and video photography; collection
of oral histories for a Web-based project about the commercial
fishing culture of south Louisiana; assist with conferences; assist
with general Communications office functions; other tasks as assigned.
The Communications office may also support self-directed projects
that fulfill Sea Grant’s mission.
To
Apply: Send a resume and writing samples to:
Roy Kron,
Director of Outreach & Communications
103
Sea Grant Building
Louisiana State University
Baton
Rouge, La. 70803
LSU
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Title:
Fisheries Habitat Restoration Specialist
Location:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoration
Center (RC). The
restoration specialists may be based in any number of NOAA facilities
including Narragansett, RI, Gloucester, MA, Sandy Hook, NJ, Annapolis,
MD, Ann Arbor, MI, St. Petersburg, FL, Galveston, TX, Charleston,
SC, Mobile, AL, Santa Rosa, CA, Arcata, CA, Long Beach, CA, Seattle,
WA, Portland, OR, Honolulu, HI, Anchorage, AK, San Juan, Puerto
Rico and Silver Spring MD.
Responsibilities:
- Provide
project management, technical oversight and scientific expertise
to support NOAA’s restoration activities funded through
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will
provide funding nationwide for habitat restoration projects
benefiting living marine resources. Projects funded through
the Stimulus Package may involve restoration of marine shorelines,
tidal and freshwater wetlands, anadromous fish passage (dam
removals and fish ladders), riparian/riverine habitats, shellfish,
and coral reef
- Provide
technical expertise to funding recipients in the implementation,
oversight, and evaluation of individual projects including field
investigations (including site evaluation and baseline assessments),
reviewing modeling reports and engineering plans, monitoring
project scopes of work, evaluation of design and construction
plans, construction oversight and post-construction evaluations
- Assist
with Federal regulatory compliance (e.g. NEPA, and ESA compliance)
and assist funding recipients with Federal, state, and local
regulatory compliance
- Assist
with public outreach on the progress and outcomes of funded
projects
- Review
and process grant applications through NOAA’s Grants Online
electronic management systems, and work cooperatively with field
staff to monitor project progress and maintain projects on schedule
- Monitor
project budget expenditures in addition to providing periodic
reports on project progress and budget
- Close
interaction with various components of NOAA, other federal,
state and local government agencies, academic institutions,
and non-profit organizations will be an important responsibility.
Requirements : Note: Headquarters versus field-based
positions require a different balance of skills amongst the following
overall list of desired qualifications:
- Knowledge
of coastal and riverine ecosystems of a particular U.S. region
(Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Gulf of Mexico, Northwest,
Southwest, Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, or Caribbean) and life
histories and habitat requirements of fish and shellfish within
that region
- Strong
background in wetland and/or river/anadromous fish restoration
and resource management
- Technical
skills in fish passage, geomorphology, hydrology/hydraulics,
wetland ecology, or fisheries biology
- Strong
project management skills including project scheduling, budgeting,
contract and/or grants management, and ability to handle multiple,
concurrent, and competing projects and responsibilities
- Strong
oral and written communication skills, including the ability
to communicate clearly with non-scientists
- Experience
with state and federal regulatory processes
- Experience
working on interdisciplinary teams
- Willingness
for occasional travel within a region is required
- All applicants
must be U.S. Citizens or permanent resident aliens from U.S.
colleges or universities
Education
Requirements: Candidates should possess a Masters
degree or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience
in one of the marine or aquatic sciences, fishery biology, ecology,
hydrology, water resources, earth science, engineering, marine
policy or a related field
To
Apply: Please indicate the location(s) that you
are interested in along with your resume, a cover letter describing
how your qualifications fulfill the requirements of the position
and the contact information for three (3) references to jobs@imsg.com
with the following subject heading: NOA09010–Fisheries Habitat
Restoration Specialists.
More
Info: FisheriesHabitatRestorationSpecialist.pdf
(35KB PDF)
Title:
John P. Laborde Endowed Chair for Sea Grant Research and Technology
Transfer and Visiting Professor
Location: Office of Sea Grant Development, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge
Qualifications: The Office of Sea Grant Development
at Louisiana State University is accepting nominations for the
John P. Laborde Endowed Chair for Sea Grant Research and Technology
Transfer and Visiting Professor for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Applicants should be nationally or internationally recognized
for contributions in an area of marine/coastal research, technology
transfer, education, or business development. Academically affiliated
candidates must hold the rank of full professor or its equivalent
and will carry similar faculty rank with the Chair appointment.
Appointment duration can vary from a few months to a maximum of
one year; we particularly encourage nominations of individuals
eligible for either one-half or full year sabbatical from their
institutions.
Responsibilities:
Appointees will perform work at Louisiana State University that
either directly supplements or complements activities being conducted
by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program or other sponsored
research, technology transfer, or education projects administered
by the LSU Office of Sea Grant Development. Scholarly work in
research or teaching would also be encouraged with appropriate
discipline-based academic departments at Louisiana State University.
Salary
& Benefits: Commensurate with rank and qualifications.
Application:
Those interested in nominating individuals should
confirm a nominee’s interest and submit a nomination letter
with the candidate’s curriculum vitae, summary of expertise/interests,
proposed activity, preferred appointment dates, and salary requirements.
Although this opportunity is open until filled, we plan to review
nominations after August 31, 2008.
Closing
date: August 29, 2008 or until position is filled.
Contact:
Dr. Charles
“Chuck” Wilson, Executive Director
Office of Sea Grant Development
239 Sea Grant Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Additional
Information: www.laseagrant.org/laborde/
LSU
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate 4 or 5 (Fisheries
Extension Enhancement/50% Extension/50% Research)
Location:
Office of Sea Grant Development through
Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness/Center
for Natural Resource Economics & Policy (CNREP)
Funding for
the position is provided by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program
through a Fisheries Extension Enhancement grant from the National
Sea Grant College Program. The incumbent will work in conjunction
with CNREP researchers (www.cnrep.lsu.edu)
in support of the Louisiana Sea Grant Marine Extension Program
(www.seagrantfish.lsu.edu).
Required
Qualifications: (Postdoctoral Researcher) Ph.D.
in Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Fisheries Science,
or a closely related field from an accredited college or university;
(Research Assoc. 4 or 5) Master’s degree in Resource Economics,
Agricultural Economics, Fisheries Science, or a closely related
field from an accredited college or university with two years
of related experience; (Research Assoc. 5) one additional year
of related experience; (All Levels) ability to communicate and
work effectively with a variety of audiences; possess a demonstrable
record of expository writing for print media communications with
technical, scientific, and lay audiences.
Additional
Qualifications Desired:
Experience in survey work, statistics, and/or geographic information
systems. Special Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel
overnight and use personal vehicle. Responsibilities: formulates
and conducts applied research and outreach activities that address
socioeconomic aspects of coastal and marine resource policies
with a major emphasis on Louisiana’s coastal fisheries;
develops communications to inform coastal stakeholders about programs,
policies, and activities of federal, state, and local resource
managers; analyzes economic information and develops alternative
scenarios for coastal fisheries management in Louisiana and the
northern Gulf of Mexico; initiates effective educational programs
and materials on the relationships between coastal habitats and
fisheries production for youth and adult audiences; works collaboratively
with Sea Grant marine extension faculty, other academic faculty,
and other relevant public and private interests.
Salary
& Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Louisiana State University has
an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit
options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical
insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver
Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and
medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically
includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation)
and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible
educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses
of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent
effort and length of employment. An offer of employment is contingent
on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Application
Deadline: September 15, 2008 or until a candidate
is selected. Submit a letter of application, contact information,
detailed curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), university
transcripts, and the names and addresses of three professional
references to:
Dr. Rex
H. Caffey, Professor and Director
Center for Natural Resource Economics & Policy
Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
101 Agricultural Administration Building
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #1180
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: (225) 578-2393
Fax: (225) 578-2716
LSU
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher (Two
positions/Recreational Fisheries Economics/Commercial Fisheries
Economics/100% Research, 12-24 months/Non-Tenure track)
Location:
Department
of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
Center for Natural Resource Economics & Policy (CNREP)
The Postdoctoral
Researcher (Recreational Fisheries Economics) and the Postdoctoral
Researcher (Commercial Fisheries Economics) positions are grant-funded,
non-tenure track positions funded by NOAA Fisheries to the Louisiana
Sea Grant College Program. Both incumbents will work with CNREP
researchers in the collection and analysis of primary and secondary
data from the recreational/commercial (respectively) fishing industry
in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Required
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Resource Economics, Agricultural
Economics, Fisheries Science, or a closely related field from
an accredited college or university. Additional Qualifications
Desired: Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety
of audiences; possess a demonstrable record of expository writing
for technical and scientific audiences; experience in survey design,
survey implementation, and statistical analysis. Special Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel overnight and use personal vehicle.
Responsibilities: designs and implements survey instruments; develops
spatial and econometric analyses; prepares scientific manuscripts;
develops oral presentations.
Salary
& Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Louisiana State University has
an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit
options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical
insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver
Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and
medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically
includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation)
and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible
educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses
of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent
effort and length of employment. An
offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment
background check.
Application
Deadline: September 15, 2008 or until a candidate
is selected. Submit a letter of application, contact information,
detailed curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), university
transcripts, and the names and addresses of three professional
references to:
Dr. Rex
H. Caffey, Professor and Director
Center for Natural Resource Economics & Policy
Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
101Agricultural Administration Building
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #1188
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: (225) 578-2393 Fax: (225) 578-2716
LSU
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
