GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, one of the leading institutions in marine research, together with the FUTURO (Future of Tropical Upwelling Regions in the Atlantic Ocean) project – centered around a large-scale, one-year field study off West Africa in the tropical Northeast Atlantic – is offering a position for a Scientific Project Manager to support this international research initiative.
This role includes project planning and coordination, financial and organizational oversight, stakeholder communication, and funding acquisition. The eligible criteria include completed university degree (preferably in natural fields), professional experience in the field as well as experience in national or international research funding, and communication skills in German and English. Experience in cooperation with African institutions is a plus.
This full-time position, with a minimum duration of 24 months, offers work-life balance support, engagement in marine and climate research areas, pension plan and beneficial benefits.
FUTURO will study the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) off West Africa – a critical marine region providing 25% of global fisheries from just 1-2% of ocean surface. The project addresses climate change impacts, acidification, and overfishing while developing sustainable practices to support West African coastal communities.
GEOMAR is focused on the global ocean and marine research and is committed to develop sustainable solutions for the protection of the ocean. They promote knowledge and technology transfer through international exchange.
Applications should be sent until 20th April 2025 under this link.
For further information and other jobs opportunities, please visit www.geomar.de.
Networking Friday with TiNi and Minciencias
On Friday 17 June 2022, 1-2 PM UTC, we will have a very motivating session on how to bring young people to the fascinating world of science in Latin American and the Caribbean. Joaquin Leguia Orezzoli (ANIA) will talk about TiNi: Land of Girls, boys and young people and Clara Beatriz Ocampo Duran (Minciencias) will present the ONDAS program, which shows students that science is made by ordinary people who are curious and look for ways to find solutions. This session will be moderated by Nicolás Reyes (UNESCO).
Marine Biodiversity Networking Fridays 7
On June 10th, 2022, 3-4 PM NZ (3-4 AM UTC), we will have the Marine Biodiversity Networking Friday especially focusing on broad-scale marine biodiversity patterns in Asia-Pacific regions. Dr Dinusha Jayathilake will talk about her studies identifying the distribution of marine biomes on a global scale, especially focusing on seagrass and kelp communities, and Dr Qianshuo Zhao about mapping marine ecosystems and biodiversity-rich spots in global oceans and the West Pacific region.
AIR Centre Networking Fridays
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