The Ocean Census is actively seeking a Head of Science to join its dynamic team and lead the science program to discover ocean life and to develop, manage, and coordinate the international alliance of science partners contributing to the Census.
As Head of Science for the Ocean Census, you will lead one of the major global marine biodiversity programs of the decade, radically advance our knowledge of ocean life, catalyze global marine conservation, and harness and champion equitable, international collaboration.
Overview:
Strategy, management, leadership, budget, spokesperson, partnerships, expeditions, science processes, protocols and policies.
Summary Responsibilities
- Strategy: co-developing and implementing the science strategies of Ocean Census, including species discovery, data management, and use and conservation applications.
- Management and leadership of i) science Department – project management, team (recruitment, appraisals), and budget management, ii) initiating and maintaining Science Advisory Board, iii) maintaining Data Working Group.
- Fundraising: alongside Nekton Senior Management Team to co-develop fundraising plans and applications to support program growth (including grant applications).
- Partnerships: Lead development and management of science partnerships across marine research, curation, museums, collections, data/digitization, technology, policy, and related expedition activities.
- Spokesperson: Represent Ocean Census at international events and meetings with a range of stakeholders.
- Reporting: Create accurate reports of progress for the Program Director, Founding Partners, and Ocean Census Steering Committee.
- Publish academic and general audience papers to support the objectives of the Ocean Census.
- Expeditions and Workshops: At times, lead the in-field science activities of Ocean Census Expeditions, including pre-expedition and post-expedition events with host countries.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
A confident, proactive, and independent self-starter able to work quickly, flexibly, and responsively in a fast-changing environment.
ESSENTIAL:
- Proven experience of leading or managing an international science program with a global network of science partners.
- Proven experience of management (projects, teams, budgets, reporting) specifically related to marine biodiversity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead the science program, support public engagement and expeditions with international partners.
- A strong understanding of marine biodiversity and ecological research processes specifically related to taxonomy, molecular biology and large data.
- Highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple areas of work.
- A strong understanding of the experience and skills required to successfully lead remote marine fieldwork.
- A strong understanding of the processes, activities and skills required to develop equitable field operations.
DESIRABLE:
- Proven experience with integrated taxonomy.
- Involvement in programs that increase participation of under-represented groups in marine science.
- Experience operating with governments at international level.
- Knowledge of languages other than English.
- Located in the Oxford area or able to locate or work there for 2–3 days a week.
Application deadline: November 29, 2024
