Research Scientist

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Research Scientist
The candidate will be responsible for leading innovative research and actively engaging in the development and implementation of COS’ work on key initiatives including: Oceans & Food Security, Sustainable Ocean Economies, Small-scale Fisheries & Technology, Managing Ocean Risk, and Curbing Illegal Fishing. Consistent with the mission of COS, we seek a person with experience and/or interest in both advancing research frontiers and addressing real-world challenges of sustainability in coastal and ocean environments. We seek a creative individual with expertise in resource economics, policy or law and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams on cross-cutting issues. Should have Ph.D. in a related field or J.D and at least 4–6 years of experience in advanced technical work, Demonstrated depth of knowledge in resource economics, policy or law as they relate to marine resources including fisheries and marine resource management. Strong publication record. Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively as a colleague and supervisor. Ability to work successfully with a variety of faculty, other researchers, and external partners in connecting across ocean science, policy, and legal disciplines. Experience developing project ideas, and embedding science and technology in management and policy. Demonstrated project management experience as well as budget development, management skills, and experience in writing grants and securing funding. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated grant writing experience is preferred, Lead scientific and policy research that underpins key COS initiatives, Build COS’s current projects and help develop new projects with guidance from COS’s Deputy Director and Co-Directors and in collaboration with partners from collaborating institutions. Work with COS colleagues and collaborators to build a robust research and publication record and agenda. Engage with COS staff, project faculty, researchers and collaborators to develop compelling and successful funding proposals. Develop communications and education and training strategies to produce tangible change to the coast and ocean. Serve as a vital link between and among COS’ researchers and collaborators and decisionmakers from the public, private and NGO sectors, to ensure that research and project development are designed and carried out to meet actual decisionmaker needs and actually translate into implementation and impact in the water. Mentor COS Early Career Fellows (recent PhD, MBA, or JD recipients), Research Analysts (MS recipients) and Research Assistants working on COS projects.

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