Dear Colleagues,
The School for Field Studies (http://www.fieldstudies.org) is seeking
applicants for the following two residential positions for it's Center
for Marine Resource Studies, South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI.
All inquiries, please reply to the email address provided below.
Sorry for any cross postings.
Regards,
David Pope
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Tropical Marine Ecologist
The School for Field Studies
Center for Marine Resource Studies
South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Center Objective: To develop scientifically sound, culturally and
politically acceptable and economically feasible policy recommendations
that will lead to the sustainable use, development and stewardship of
the marine resources of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Position Rationale/Summary: The purpose of this fulltime, year round,
residential position is to teach critical environmental issues and
assist in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary
curriculum and research plan that address these issues. This position
is lead faculty for the course: Tropical Marine Ecology, which examines
the interactions of living and non-living components of tropical marine
environments and how these shape/form different ecosystems. This course
focuses on the benthic and neritic environments from the intertidal
areas of South Caicos to its shelf edge. Basic ecological principles
will be used to explain the interdependencies of species, populations,
communities and ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on the nutrient flow
and energy cycles within and between ecosystems with references to the
potential consequences of human alterations of the environment. Today's
problems surrounding marine resource exploitation will be addressed by
looking at the limiting factors of biological productivity.
Position Requirements: Scientifically relevant Ph.D. (pref.) or Masters;
Applied/Field research experience; Full course university-level teaching
experience; Experience in: Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries
Ecology; Familiarity with: Conservation Biology; Reef Fish Ecology;
Queen Conch/Spiny Lobster Ecology; Artificial Reef Habitats.
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Tropical Marine Environmental Policy Lecturer
The School for Field Studies
Center for Marine Resource Studies
South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI
Anticipated Start Date: September 01, 2000
Center Objective: To develop scientifically sound, culturally and
politically acceptable and economically feasible policy recommendations
that will lead to the sustainable use, development and stewardship of
the marine resources of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Position Rationale/Summary: The purpose of this residential field
position is to teach critical environmental issues through a
problem-solving approach, to participate in the development and
implementation of an interdisciplinary curriculum, and to oversee
faculty-designed student research projects that address the resource
management needs of local stake holders. This position is lead faculty
for the course: Environmental Policy & Socioeconomic Values. This course
is designed to give you an introduction to the options available to
manage and conserve the marine living resources of South Caicos. For
all intents and purposes, it is a course in marine policy, as economic
and social values are an integral part of any sound management policy,
this course is based on a comprehensive approach that encompasses
management, economics, policy, legal and social issues.
Position Requirements: Relevant Ph.D. (pref.) or Masters; Applied/Field
research experience; University-level teaching experience; experience
in: Environmental and/or Institutional Economics; and Public &
Environmental Policy Analysis. Familiarity with: Development Economics;
Marine Protected Area Planning & Management; and Fisheries Management
and Assessment. Caribbean work experience preferred.
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To Apply: Send CV and cover letter outlining relevant experiences to:
CC1313, The School for Field Studies, 16 Broadway, Beverly MA 01915,
USA; Fax: 1-978-927-5127; mailto:[log in to unmask] For more
information on the School for Field Studies, please access our web page
at: http://www.fieldstudies.org. EOE.
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