Marine Mammal Science Research, Education, and Outreach Facilitator

Work to create methods of public engagement in animal-oriented science and research at a public aquarium. This position is a Project-based capacity for OPS and will be paid via a $10K stipend over 4 pay periods (PP), $2.5K in

PP 13,14,15,16.

Determining best practices and design to promote this engagement Identifying appropriate equipment and facility design for guest access through collaborations with facility, research, and educational staff Setting up, when possible, equipment that provides animal, staff, and guest access to new research paradigms Engage in networking/outreach/collaboration management on funded and unfunded research projects with PI Assist faculty with primary research, including documenting and organizing for ready use all sessions, data, methods, and other research materials on a daily and weekly basis Other duties as assigned MS in Marine Mammal Science At least one year of animal-oriented research experience Have experience performing general laboratory techniques Be reliable Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Communicate clearly verbally and in writing Previous experience or training in a similar assignment, preferred Evidence of prior scientific productivity, including but not limited to co-authorship on manuscripts, attendance of scientific conferences, contribution to laboratory work Marine mammal experience