Biodiversity Informatics/Conservation Planning Specialist for Madagascar
University of California, Berkeley
The Reseau de la Biodiversite de Madagascar (REBIOMA), joint project of University
of California and Wildlife Conservation Society, works to support science-based marine
and terrestrial conservation planning, through creation of a web-based biodiversity
information system, capacity building, and development of conservation plans. We seek
a scientist to provide technical support for conservation planning (marine and terrestrial);
contribute to development of the REBIOMA web-portal; build capacity of the
REBIOMA team; conduct grant management and project coordination. One year
position (renewable contingent upon funding) available as soon as Aug 1, 2008, at the
Assistant or Associate Specialist level (salary commensurate with experience ($38952 $48372), reporting to Prof. Claire Kremen. Advanced degree in environmental field;
experience in GIS, conservation planning and/or biodiversity informatics. Successful
candidate should have experience in project management, good interpersonal skills,
knowledge of French, and willingness to spend significant time in Madagascar.
Submit a CV, brief letter, and names and contacts of 3 references to Jeanne G. Kassis
(Position #101, Berkeley Natural History Museums, 3101 Valley Life Science Building,
UC Berkeley, CA 94720 or by email attachments to kassj@berkeley.edu by July 26,
2008. Further information about the position and project is available at
http://nature.berkeley.edu/kremenlab/kremen_research.html and attached.. The
University of California, Berkeley, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
excellence through diversity.