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Leaf Global Environmental Services is an interdisciplinary science, engineering, and Technology Company that was established in 2018 and structured on the principle of environmental stewardship. We are leading contributor to Saudi green initiative (SGI).
Purpose:
The Marine Biologist will organize, oversee and undertake Marine Ecology surveys aimed at collecting a wide range of benthic data to support various projects undertaken by LGES. The 4 Marine Biologists we are looking for will be based on project sites and will conduct field work at various contract sites as required.
Duties:
- carrying out marine ecology surveys as part of environmental impact assessments.
- scuba diving to survey and identify benthic forms.
- conducting species inventories, testing and monitoring sea creatures.
- collecting samples and data-using processes such as coring techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), visual recording and sampling.
- preserving specimens and samples and mapping the distribution, ranges or movements of marine populations.
- artificial reef development and monitoring.
- designing scientific experiments and collating findings.
- preparing detailed reports.
- interviewing local divers, fisherman and stakeholders about animal behavior and local marine practices.
- lecturing or teaching on policy, planning and management of marine activities.
- developing, implementing and managing projects relating to the marine environment.
- coordinating and tracking of assignments, scopes, schedules budgets and deliverables.
Qualifications:
An Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Marine Ecology or Environmental Science and a minimum of 2 years of progressive field sampling experience; for those without a degree in science, a minimum of 5 years of field sampling experience is required;
A marine-focused degree such as the following, will be preferred:
- marine biology
- marine biology and coastal ecology/oceanography
- marine science
- ocean and earth science
- oceanography.
If your undergraduate degree is a broader-based science degree, you'll require postgraduate, marine-related study. Other undergraduate science degrees include:
- biology
- microbiology
- environmental biology
- natural sciences.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Skills:
Must possess good communication skills (verbal and written), well developed planning and organizational skills, and an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software packages;
- a passion for and knowledge of the marine world.
- a thirst for discovery and making a difference to future generations.
- flexibility to work short-term contracts with variable hours and on varied projects.
- adaptability to live in basic living conditions in minimalist environments, to work in all types of weather and to live aboard research vessels.
- interpersonal skills, to work with a variety of people from local fisherman and government officials to activists and professors.
- strong teamwork skills, whether working as part of a research team in a laboratory or an expedition team at sea.
- experience in practical areas such as scuba diving, boat handling and first aid.
- high levels of physical fitness for field work.
- a methodical and analytical mind for analyzing and interpreting data.
- accuracy and attention to detail for recording observations and results.
- strong numeracy and IT skills.
This permanent, full time position offers a competitive salary (depending on experience) plus an excellent flexible benefits package.
