Early Career Scientists

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You’re invited to the Washington/Oregon PSG Slack Channel!

We have kicked off a pilot region-specific Slack channel for Washington/Oregon (#wa-or-region) on the Pacific Seabird Group Slack to help increase communication and collaboration across our organization. We hope that this (optional!) channel will be an easy way to connect with others across the region to ask questions, post local stories, announce seabird-related opportunities, share gear, ask for volunteers/support, etc. Everyone with an…

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Graduate Position: Application of Marine Bird Telemetry Data in Oceanographic Research

A funded PhD position at Klaipeda University in Lithuania is available! The project will focus on using tracking data from Great Cormorants and sea ducks in the Baltic Sea to identify changes in the coastal environment, gain new knowledge about birds’ feeding behavior and investigate whether this method of seabird oceanography can be used for coastal monitoring. This position is fully funded…

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Paid Advisor: Senior International Advisor (NZ)

The New Zealand Department of Conservation is looking for an additional Senior International Policy advisor to progress international seabird work. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to champion conservation through international collaboration and policy negotiations. Deadline to apply: 7/19/2023!

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Part-time Paid: World Seabird Union Communications Coordinator (remote)

The World Seabird Union (WSU) is seeking a communications coordinator to promote information exchange on issues related to seabird conservation, management, and research on a global scale. This is a new position, providing the WSU with the opportunity to enhance the level of global knowledge exchange and create connections among seabird researchers, and in doing so, build capacity for seabird science and…

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Paid Coordinator: ePermits Tech Team Coordinator (remote)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring the ePermits Tech Team Lead for the Migratory Birds Program. USFWS is searching for a candidate with a unique combination of skills—a leader with strong project management and excellent communication who can bridge between software development and permitting. The ePermits Tech Team Lead serves as the Migratory Birds Program representative on the cross-programmatic technical…

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Funding Opportunity: Sea Duck Joint Venture Request for Proposals

The Sea Duck Joint Venture’s 2024 Request for Proposals has been released! The SDJV has broadened the focus of their RFP to encourage new partnerships and novel scientific approaches to sea duck research and monitoring, and improve their ability to address emerging conservation challenges. They’re requesting proposals that focus on one or more of the identified research priorities listed. Deadline to apply:…

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Part-time Paid Finance Manager: Pacific Seabird Group

Want to be a part of PSG? We’re hiring! Apply today for our part-time paid position as Finance Manager and join a passionate, friendly, and inclusive organization. Responsibilities include financial analysis and budget preparation, accounting operations and reporting, and grants management. Deadline to apply: 7/20/2023.

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Tufted Puffin Bill Load Photography Technician (OR)

The Seabird Oceanography Lab at Oregon State University is hiring one (1) seasonal field technician from 7/10/2023 to 8/18/2023 (40 days, start and end date may be flexible) to conduct bill load photography of tufted puffins, monitor disturbances by eagles, and interact with the public. The field work will occur in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Deadline to apply: 6/9/2023.