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Salary– $135,468 – $176,300 per year

Independently initiates, develops, and personally participates in research programs and fieldwork related to area of expertise.  Undertakes fieldwork in all parts of the world, with the potential focus on enhancing the National Collections, or undertakes research using the resources of the National Collections.  Collaborates with researchers of other institutions to encourage studies of interest and to promote the increase and diffusion of knowledge in marine sciences. Oversees preparation of major synthetic research products of exceptional scope and originality in high profile venues with major impact within and across disciplines and contributes to strategic long-term growth and/or improvement of collections. Independently seeks funding from sources within and beyond the Smithsonian.

Develops collaborative relationships with other marine scientists within the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) and the Smithsonian Institution (SI), including developing strategic direction for, then leading the Center for Ocean Science at NMNH.  Prepares budget and information required by higher administration, sets priorities and strategic goals, prepares and forwards necessary financial and administrative reports, seeks to augment program financial base, and coordinates with other Smithsonian offices and other government and non-federal organizations in the US and abroad.

Serves as first-line supervisor for leaders of program units and program staff; determines staffing needs and promotes good work morale.  In this capacity, directs through subordinates and subordinate supervisors a staff of technical, administrative and support employees, oversees the development of fair and consistent performance standards for subordinates and evaluates their performance on a regular basis. Initiates or reviews personnel actions involving subordinates. Assures management support for achieving the NMNH and SI’s objectives in the areas of staff development, labor-management relations, affirmative action, and equal opportunity. Pursues affirmative recruitment of minorities and women for professional positions on the scientific staff.

Assumes a leadership role in the Museum’s educational and outreach activities in the marine sciences, including through exhibit, web-page development, or other major public program activity and/or through frequent promotion of public awareness of research through media contacts, publication, and lectures.

Participates in activities, programs, and organizations in the international scientific community. Serves as professional consultant and expert advisor on professional matters in his/her field to other bureaus and government agencies, to national and international organizations, colleagues, writers, educational institutions, museums, universities, research foundations, scientific societies, and the general public.  Incumbent represents NMNH on related marine SI initiatives in addition to representing NMNH on national or international initiatives, interagency working groups, and partnerships, such as the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. As requested, serves on science panels, committees, and workshops at all professional international, government and non-government levels, representing his/her own discipline, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, as well as the US government.