DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE

DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE

PRBO Conservation Science seeks a visionary scientist to take a leadership role in growing its multi-investigator scientific research and conservation programs. The Director of Conservation Science will significantly increase the scope of PRBO’s science and outreach to strategically address global change issues through applied science, motivational management, collaborative fundraising, measurable deliverables, and extensive partnership building.

PRBO is a growing, internationally-recognized non-profit with expertise in avian ecology, population biology, spatial ecology, ecosystem science and conservation applications (including land and ocean management, ecological restoration, endangered species recovery, invasive species, inventory and monitoring, informatics and policy) as well as public education. Headquartered in the north San Francisco Bay area, PRBO's annual budget is ~$6 million supporting 60 staff biologists and over 100 seasonal biologists and interns annually.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant field and minimum of seven years post-graduate experience with exceptional publication, fundraising and management record. Experience with modeling and multiple ecosystems (terrestrial, wetland, and marine) desired. Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually with competitive benefits. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. E-mail cover letter, CV, and contact information for 4 references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to prbo@prbo.org with "Science Director Search" in the subject line.

Additional details about the position can be found at www.prbo.org/sciencedirector. For more information, contact Ellie M. Cohen, Executive Director (ecohen@prbo.org, 707-781-2555, ext. 318). PRBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.