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Overview
Point Blue Conservation Science of Petaluma, CA is seeking applications for a full–time seasonal
staff biologist in our Farallon Islands Program. Point Blue is an independent, scientific research non–
profit whose mission is to conserve birds, other wildlife and ecosystems through science,
partnerships, and outreach. We have been assessing changes in our environment and advancing
conservation through bird and ecosystem studies since our founding as Point Reyes Bird
Observatory in 1965. Under co–operative agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), Point Blue has conducted continuous research and stewardship of the unique natural
resources of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge since 1968.
The Farallon Islands are 30 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and just a few
miles from the continental shelf in the rich coastal upwelling region of Central California. The
islands host globally significant breeding seabird populations (over 350,000 individuals of 13
species), are a major haul out and breeding site for 5 species of pinnipeds, and a key feeding site for
White Sharks. The islands also host a variety of migrant landbirds, an endemic salamander
population, and unique plant and insect communities. Most research on the Farallones involves
continuous multi–decadal time series.
The Winter Farallon Biologist position runs from mid–November to mid–April including 16 weeks of
remote field time per year living and working with a small group of research assistants and biologists
on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. During this time, they are responsible for leading
our ongoing studies of northern elephant seals and other Farallon wildlife, training research
assistants, maintaining high quality data collection, and summarizing and interpreting data for reports
and publications. Additional responsibilities include operating a small motorboat in open water
conditions, maintenance of field station equipment and facilities, and fostering good relationships
and communication with research and management partners. On island accommodations are in
restored lighthouse keeper’s housing, with a fully equipped modern field station to accommodate
year–round occupation by biologists. When not in the field, the biologist’s time is dedicated to
managing, analyzing, and interpreting data collected in the field as well as preparing reports and
publications. Non field time would be based out of Point Blue’s Petaluma office or work from home
telecommuting. This position requires a minimum 3–year commitment.