<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">From: "Duffy, Emmett" <</span><a href="mailto:DuffyE@SI.EDU" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">DuffyE@SI.EDU</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">></span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Subject: Smithsonian: Two positions in the Marine Global Earth Observatory</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Two positions at the Smithsonian</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) =97</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON)</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Smithsonian Institution seeks excellent candidates for two positions to=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> support the Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO), a growing global =</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">network of partners collaborating to understand how marine life is respondi=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ng to environmental change, and the role of biodiversity in mediating resil=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ience of near-shore marine ecosystems. The partnership is coordinated by th=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">e Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON) based at the Smithsonian a=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">nd is unique in its use of standardized measurements and coordinated experi=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ments, and its long-term focus on biodiversity and functioning in shallow w=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">aters. MarineGEO/TMON represents a major research initiative in the science=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> portfolio of the Smithsonian Institution. The network currently consists o=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">f the Smithsonian=92s four Atlantic sites in Maryland (Smithsonian Environm=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ental Research Center), Florida (Smithsonian Marine Station), Belize (Carri=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">e Bow Cay field station), and Panama (STRI Bocas del Toro field station), a=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">nd is actively developing additional partner sites.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Program Manager</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Program Manager assists the Director of TMON in coordinating management=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> of the international network, maintains accounting and reporting responsib=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ilities, manages contractual agreements with national and international res=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">earch partners, prepares summaries of research and program progress and nee=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ds, and manages logistical needs, fund-raising and development opportunitie=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">s, and outreach initiatives for the network. The Program Manager works clos=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ely with the Director in developing the collaborative network of MarineGEO/=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">TMON sites globally, including coordination of research and training activi=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ties, fellowships and small grants programs, and assistance with data manag=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ement. The Program Manager serves as assistant to the Director.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Candidates should ideally hold a M.S. degree in biology, oceanography, or e=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">nvironmental science with a marine focus. Experience managing large grants,=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> budgets, and/or research programs is strongly preferred. Because the proje=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ct involves a collaborative global partnership, strong organizational, comm=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">unication, writing, and people skills are essential.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Program Manager position will be based at the headquarters of MarineGEO=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">/TMON at the Smithsonian=92s National Museum of Natural History in Washingt=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">on, DC. This is a full-time, permanent, trust-fund position with similar re=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">quirements and benefits to a federal position. The position is open to all =</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">candidates eligible to work in the United States. Review of applications wi=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ll begin on </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span class="">30 July 2014</span></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> and will continue until the position is filled.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Marine Biology Research Technician</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The marine biology research technician provides technical support for a var=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">iety of field and laboratory tasks in MarineGEO/TMON=92s program of marine =</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">research. Under the guidance of the TMON Director, the duties of the incumb=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ent will include but are not limited to field sampling of marine organisms,=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> identification of marine organisms using microscopy and taxonomic literatu=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">re; conducting field and laboratory experiments; preparation and curation o=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">f frozen and preserved specimens; deposition of specimens in museum collect=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ions; maintenance and data retrieval from water quality monitoring instrume=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">nts; management, entry, and analysis of data; and assistance in preparation=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> and publication of reports, proposals, and manuscripts.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The position requires a Bachelor=92s degree, with Master=92s degree strongl=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">y preferred, in Biology, Marine Science, or related field. The position req=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">uires practical knowledge of biology and taxonomy of marine organisms and m=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">arine research procedures. Ability to operate small to medium sized boats i=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">s strongly preferred. Scuba certification and scientific diving experience =</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">are strongly preferred, and must be completed soon after acceptance of the =</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">position. The applicant must be competent in computer data entry, data mana=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">gement, statistical analysis, and effective writing skills.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Research Technician position will be based at the Smithsonian Environme=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ntal Research Center in Edgewater, MD. This is a full-time, permanent, trus=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">t-fund position with similar requirements and benefits to a federal positio=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">n. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United St=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ates. Review of applications will begin on </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span class="">30 July 2014</span></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> and will continue u=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ntil the position is filled.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Applications for both positions should include (1) a current Curriculum Vit=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ae; (2) a 1-2 page summary of career goals, experience, and interests relev=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ant to the MarineGEO/TMON program; and (3) names and full contact informati=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">on (postal address, email address, and phone number) of three references. P=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">lease submit applications electronically as a single PDF document to Dr. J.=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> Emmett Duffy, Director of TMON and Chair of the Search Committee at: duffy=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><a href="mailto:e@si.edu" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">e@si.edu</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><mailto:</span><a href="mailto:duffye@si.edu" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">duffye@si.edu</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">> with the file name and email subject heading=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> =91MarineGEO manager application =96 SURNAME=92 or =91MarineGEO technician=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> application =96 SURNAME=92 with your surname in capital letters. Inquiries=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> can be sent to the same email address. Review of applications will begin o=</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">n </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span class="">24 July 2014</span></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"> and continue until the position is filled.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">To learn more about MarineGEO/TMON, visit our website (</span><a href="http://www.si.edu/ma=" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">http://www.si.edu/ma=</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">rinegeo).</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
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<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">J. Emmett Duffy</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Director, Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Smithsonian Institution</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">PO Box 37012</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">NHB MRC 106</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Washington DC 20013-7012</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
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