The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has an open position for Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3).

Position description:

As a Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3) based in Newport, Oregon, your primary responsibilities will include leading the execution of ODFW’s Oregon Marine Reserves Human Dimensions Monitoring & Research Plan and serving as the Department’s primary point of contact with regards to social science related to the marine reserves and nearshore marine resource management.

Duties include:

• Identifying social science research priorities
• Leading research design, data collection, analysis and reporting both within ODFW and in collaboration with academic, community and other partners
• External communication
• Outreach and engagement
• Administering research budget
• Coordinating contracts and agreements
• Developing research grant proposals

Desired Attributes:

• Preference given for a Doctorate degree with a focus in social science and/or human dimensions
• Master’s degree in social science (e.g., anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, political science, sociology)
• A publication record of social-ecological studies
• Interdisciplinary social science research experience
• Experience with human dimensions monitoring methods and survey design
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis experience in human dimensions research
• Experience effectively communicating scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences—including the public, stakeholders, rightsholders, and the scientific community—paired with a strong background in outreach and engagement activities
• Experience leading multidisciplinary collaborations
• Economic modeling experience
• Data management experience
• Experience writing and securing grants