Employment

Scientist, Humpback Whale Studies Program
Job type: Full-time, year-round

The Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown, MA) is seeking a scientist for its Humpback Whale Studies Program.  Since the 1970s, the Center for Coastal Studies has conducted population research in three oceans with a particular focus on the Gulf of Maine.  The successful candidate will assist the Program Director in a wide range of research activities and program management.

This position focuses on long-term studies of individuals by photo-identification and other techniques and requires extended time at sea and travel for fieldwork.  We are particularly interested in candidates who hold a USCG Captain’s license and those with expertise in mark-recapture, population modeling, assessment of health and human impacts (especially related to large whale entanglement) or laboratory techniques relevant to program research.

A Master’s degree or recent PhD and no less than five years of practical experience is required.  Candidates must have strong technical and communication skills and be able to work well in a team setting.  Anticipated salary range is $65k-$75k per year, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two references to [email protected].  Please include “Humpback Research” in the subject line of your submission.

Applications will be considered as received.  Deadline for applications is Friday May 3.  No phone calls, please.
The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.