Ecological
Data Manager
Smithsonian
Institution seeks a data manager for a large wildlife image repository (emammal.org) who would be responsible for working
with web and application developers to improve data flow, management and use of
wildlife images by the public. We are seeking someone with an understanding of
ecology, website management, and the use of ecological data to inspire and
engage the public. This is a 1 year position with renewal after review.
Required qualifications include a BS with course work in ecology and computer
sciences, and demonstrated experience with website development. Desired
qualifications include experience with camera-traps, managing and manipulating
large datasets, statistics (R), outreach to the public through a web portal,
and Drupal programming experience. Starting salary is fixed at IS-06 with benefits.
The person would be based at Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center in
Front Royal, VA and be part of a group of conservation ecologists working on
international projects. The center is devoted to breeding of endangered
species, ecological and veterinary research on endangered species and education
of students, professional and the general public on conservation science.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a starting
date in spring. Send a resume, contact information for 3 references,
cover letter, and copy of transcripts to Dr. William McShea at mcsheaw@si.edu.
