Two job postings for Project Seahorse, Fisheries Centre, University of B.C.

Project Seahorse (www.projectseahorse.org) is an interdisciplinary and international organisation committed to the conservation and sustainable use of the worlds coastal marine ecosystems. Based at the University of British Columbia (Canada), Project Seahorse works in partnership with the Zoological Society of London (UK) and the John G. Shedd Aquarium (USA). The Project Seahorse Foundation for Marine Conservation (Philippines) is also an integral part of Project Seahorse.

1. RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The Research Assistant will support various teaching and research activities of the Project Seahorse Director. She/he will collaborate with the Director and other team members to produce scientific papers and reports. The Research Assistant will also establish long-distance links to collegiate and volunteer groups around the world and respond to general research and conservation queries from colleagues, the media, and the public. She/he will assist in organizing special events hosted by Project Seahorse and coordinate the preparation of newsletters and annual reports. . . .

2. PROGRAMME MANAGER
The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that Project Seahorse executes its research and conservation activities professionally, efficiently and effectively. As a member of Project Seahorse leadership team, she/he will participate in strategic planning, policy development, systems development and fundraising planning. The Programme Manager provides guidance for post doctoral fellows, graduate students, research assistants, and research staff in the Philippines. The incumbent will build and foster effective relationships with partners and collaborators, and develop new research partnership opportunities. Additionally, the position oversees financial management, compliance with requirements of UBC, our partner institutions and donors, and ensures that the leadership team has financial information to make decisions. . . .

Please send a cover letter and your curriculum vitae to Ms. Shannon Charney (s.charney@fisheries.ubc.ca).

Deadline: Monday, September 3rd, 2007 or until post filled.