Senior Vice President of Research and Conservation

Senior Vice President of Research and Conservation

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is looking for a Senior Vice President of Research and Conservation to lead its research institute and conservation education initiative.

We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. We are a non‑profit 501(c)(3).

To be the global leader at connecting people to marine life.

• Lead national and international research policy activities and guide CMA in defining and meeting emerging research and conservation opportunities and needs.
• Promote interdisciplinary and cross‑disciplinary research, coordinate research and conservation messaging with the education department, and affirm the integrity of research processes and policies.
• Provide stewardship of the infrastructure necessary for research leadership; establish national and international collaborative research partnerships.
• Participate in federal and state research‑related policy making and coordinate activities that promote participation of a broad range of individuals in research and conservation.
• Promote CMARI in the scientific research community and articulate its mission, vision, and values to the public.
• Be the face of CMARI to the public and advocate for CMARI research activities with lobbyists, federal organizations, and government agencies.
• Serve as an integral part of the Leadership Team for CMA, working closely with CMA leadership to integrate the research and conservation arm of CMA within educational missions.

• International recognition as a seasoned researcher.
• Experience providing input into research policy at the state, federal, national, and international levels.
• Extensive research background related to marine animals—including Eubalaena, cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, selachimorpha, and chelonioidea.
• Demonstrated leadership in oversight of research organizations with at least 10 years supervising research teams.
• Track record of sourcing funding to conduct research for yourself and the teams you supervise.
• Recognition as a published writer in professional journals and scientific publications.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working animal hospital that rescues and provides advanced care for marine life. The organization has been a leader in marine conservation for over 50 years, with programs such as dolphin dorsal‑fin photo identification, sea‑turtle conservation, and collaboration with international partners for manatee and whale research.

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