Fwd: [Pesoemails] Qualitative Research Position in Conservation (non-academic)

[Alex Greene]

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Kaup, Brent Z <bzk...@wm.edu>
Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Subject: [Pesoemails] Qualitative Research Position in Conservation (non-academic)
To: pesoe...@listserv.utep.edu <pesoe...@listserv.utep.edu>

Dear All:

See announcement below looking for a qualitative researcher at the Institute for Integrative Conservation at William & Mary. It is one year non-academic position and would be good for someone looking to do work in the conservation world. Contact i...@wm.edu if you have any questions.

-Brent

Conservation Toolbox Program Manager

The Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) at William & Mary is seeking qualified applicants for a Program Manager to work on our emerging Conservation Toolbox collaboration. The person in this position will be integral to the design of an online training and capacity development platform that is a product of collaborations with conservation professionals and organizations around the globe. The goal of the project is to deliver multidisciplinary and customized tools that address the needs of a broad range of conservation professionals, including managers, policy makers, and educators.

In particular, we seek a social scientist who will lead several aspects of the Conservation Toolbox project:
·         Analyze qualitative responses to surveys that describe conservation professionals’ current use and future interests in engaging with online platforms and practical conservation tools.
·         Conduct follow up interviews and focus groups to further define the functionality and user experience of the Conservation Toolbox platform
·         Coordinate the project, which involves a diverse leadership team from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, faculty from UCLA, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, and W&M, and partners and content producers from numerous international universities and conservation organizations
·         Maintain the relationships in this network and coordinate among all relevant stakeholders and partners
·         Engage in significant grant and contract writing and other forms of fundraising to expand and sustain the Conservation Toolbox project.

There may also be opportunities for the Program Manager to be involved in mentoring student researchers, depending on their interests and prior experience, and opportunities for domestic and international travel.

We are looking for an individual who will thrive in a start-up atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, is detail-oriented, be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and is a team player.

This position is funded for 12 months and may be extended dependent on the availability of funding. Salary range: $45-50,000, commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED
·         Graduate degree in a relevant social science or comparable education/experience
·         Demonstrated proficiency in social science research methods, including analyzing qualitative responses in surveys and conducting and analyzing interviews and focus groups
·         Demonstrated success in grant or contract writing, or fundraising
·         Experience with  project management including projects with multiple stakeholders from several organizations
·         Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

PREFERRED
·         Previous experience in conservation research and/or conservation practice
·         Experience with using, developing, or assessing online training/learning platforms
·         Experience developing or creating user experience materials that are applied to online interfaces
·         Proficiency in languages other than English
·         Experience working and living in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity

To apply for the position, please submit through W&M’s online application system:https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/42324
·         A cover letter (no more than three pages) describing your suitability for the role and addressing the required and preferred qualifications
·         A CV or resume
·         One-page statement of how you are committed to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
·         Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted to our online application portal

For informal enquiries please contact i...@wm.edu.



Brent Z. Kaup
Associate Professor
William & Mary
Department of Sociology
Environmental Science & Policy Program

mail: P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
office: 225 Boswell Hall
email: bzk...@wm.edu
the kaup lab: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/bzkaup
the socionatural tick-borne disease nexus: http://ticks.blogs.wm.edu

pronouns: he/him/his


_______________________________________________
Pesoemails mailing list
Pesoe...@listserv.utep.edu
https://listserv.utep.edu/mailman/listinfo/pesoemails