About the position
The Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR) Project, co-sponsored by the Scientific Committee for Oceanic Research (SCOR) and Future Earth, is an international research initiative focused on marine biogeochemistry, ecosystem studies and socio-ecological research (www.IMBER.info). The present IPO is co-sponsored by the Norwegian Research Council (NCR) and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) until the end of March 2020. IMR is the employer of the EO position.
The Institute of Marine Research currently has a temporary vacancy for the Executive Officer (EO) to work on behalf of IMR on the IMBeR project until the IPO moves to its new location, at the latest by 31 March 2020. We are seeking a dynamic and outgoing person with a PhD and scientific experience in an IMBeR related discipline.
The Executive Officer (EO) will oversee the activities of the IMBeR International Project Office (IPO) with the assistance of a Deputy Executive Officer and a part time Administrative Assistant, and the activities of the IMBeR Regional Project Office (RPO) at the East China Normal University in Shanghai, China with the assistance of a second Deputy Executive Officer and an Administrative Assistant.
The EO will promote and contribute to the development and implementation of IMBeR science by initiating and interacting with relevant international organizations and institutions as well as act as an ambassador for IMBeR at national and international meetings. In addition, the EO will oversee the move of the IPO to its new location, with the possibility that the EO will have the opportunity to move with the IPO.
The EO is the primary interface with the IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee (SSC), its working groups and regional research programmes, with the co-sponsors SCOR and Future Earth, and with other international partner organizations. They are also responsible for managing the project’s finances and developing proposals to secure external funding for IMBeR activities. Active participation in IMBeR relevant science is encouraged, but this is a secondary priority to the smooth running of the IPO.
Qualifications
We are seeking a dynamic and outgoing person with a PhD and scientific experience in an IMBeR related discipline.
Experience with multidisciplinary and multinational science projects, financial, project and personnel management, and successful proposal development and project reporting, along with some working knowledge of data management, as well as experience with communication and outreach, is required. The candidate should have excellent skills in written and spoken English, and the ability to work well within a team as well as independently. Fluency in more than one language is desirable. Knowledge of IMBeR would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
Application deadline 20 November 2017
more info and application process
https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/143770/executive-officer-eo-at-the-imber-integrated-marine-biosphere-research-international-project-office-ipo
Source: Marine Biologist network