Non-scientific volunteers
Local non-scientific volunteers are welcomed. If you have a few days or even a few hours to spare during the working week, BIOS would be delighted to hear from you.
There are many different areas at BIOS where volunteer assistance is gratefully received (see the volunteer information form). Volunteers are trained and/or supervised as appropriate. Most positions call for assistance during weekdays and normal working hours.
Due to immigration laws, BIOS is unable to host overseas volunteers working in areas not related to the scientific operation of BIOS.
To become a volunteer, please download and fill out both pages of the PDF volunteer information form, then fax or mail it to the contact at the top of the form. After receipt of your completed form, a BIOS staff member will contact you to discuss your availability.
For more information about becoming a BIOS volunteer, please e-mail Vanessa Shorto at vanessa.shorto(at)bios.edu or call 297-1880 ext. 206. Volunteers should be over 18 years of age.
BIOS also welcomes science volunteers, both local and overseas. Please see the Volunteer Internship Program page for more information.
Chief Operating Officer
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) (founded as the Bermuda Biological Station in 1903) is a U.S. incorporated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research and education institute employing a multi-national staff of approximately 100 people. Activities include oceanographic and marine biological research conducted by resident and visiting scientists, and university level courses on topics ranging from marine pollution to ocean genomics. Additional information on BIOS can be found at
www.bios.edu
BIOS is seeking a Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for the institute's day-to-day operating activities including laboratories, housing and marine fleet. The position requires expertise in revenue growth; cash management; cost control; financial and strategic planning and monthly, quarterly and annual financial management and statutory reporting. He/she will be an important member of the BIOS Senior Management team and will report to the President/Director.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Ten years experience in Senior Management in a large operational environment with five years in an executive level position, such as General Manager or Vice President.
- Commercially astute with proven experience of business development, strategic planning, budgeting and sales.
- CPA an advantage.
- Familiarity with US GAAP.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work at all levels of the organization and generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
- A science background would be a great asset.
BIOS offers a competitive package in a stimulating and challenging work environment. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including references to:
Dr. Anthony H. Knap, President and Director
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
17 Biological Lane
St George's, GE 01
Bermuda
Fax: (441) 297-0860
Email: sandy.spurling@bios.edu
Closing Date: 29th February 2008
BIOS is an equal opportunity employerand operates a drug-free workplace and learning environment.
Post-Doctoral Scholar - Biological Oceanography
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is an U.S. incorporated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research and education institution employing a multi-national staff of approximately 80 people and based in Bermuda since 1903. Activities include internationally recognized oceanographic and marine biological research conducted by resident and visiting scientists, and university level courses on topics ranging from marine pollution to biogeochemical cycles in the Sargasso Sea.
A post-doctoral position is available at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences starting in the summer of 2008. This position is part of an NSF-funded project to study taxon-specific biogeochemistry using a newly developed method combining stable isotopes and flow cytometric sorting. The ultimate goal is use this method to study taxon-specific growth rates in a wide variety of oceanographic regimes, investigate competition between phytoplankton groups for inorganic and organic nitrogen and carbon sources, and quantify physiological role of autotrophs in global biogeochemical cycles.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biological oceanography, marine ecology or a related field at the time of starting this position. The ideal candidate should have a proven research and publication record, and experience in experimental design, the use of high speed cell sorters and data analysis. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be the lead scientist for this research and must be willing to participate in research cruises in a range of environments from the sub-arctic to the sub-tropical. This appointment is a fixed-term position (up to 2 years). Review of applicants will commence immediately and continue as applications are received until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is 1 June 2008. Salary will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications. Please submit a cover letter describing your past experiences and qualifications for this position, a current CV, PDF's of your relevant publications, and the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael
Lomas at Michael.lomas@bios.edu or:
Post-Doctoral Scholar - Biological Oceanography
c/o Dr. Michael Lomas
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Inc.
17 Biological Lane,
St. George's, GE01
e-mail: Michael.lomas@bios.edu
Education Administrative Assistant
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Inc. is a US incorporated 501(c)(3) 'not-for-profit' marine research and education institution incorporated in New York State and based in Bermuda since 1903. Additional information can be found at http://www.bios.edu/
The successful applicant will be an organized efficient worker, capable of producing high quality accurate work in a busy and often pressure-filled environment. The applicant will assist with the day-to-day educational programs at BIOS, including visiting high school and college groups, resident college-level programs and Elderhostel. The position also requires a small percentage of each week dedicated to the educational activities of our Library.
Responsibilities
- process student/visitor applications
- serve as liaison between students/visitors and BIOS staff members
- answer email and telephone questions directed to the Education Department
- provide materials, collect contact information and maintain a database of all student/visitor information; provide course materials to students and organize evaluations and transcripts; coordinate programs with partner-university registrars and BIOS personnel
- manage library services including sales of BIOS Publications, collection and binding of BIOS contributions, and order and catalogue of journals and books (including course text books)
- maintain electronic resources and services, computer lab troubleshooting and give Library tours to visiting groups
- maintain the BIOS Archives
The successful applicant will have at least three years executive secretarial experience and advanced working knowledge of electronic information resources, specifically Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and other related software. The applicant will be motivated, self-confident and have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work without supervision. Preference will be given to Bermudians or Spouses of Bermudians.
Interested applicants should apply in writing and include a detailed CV/Resume and contact information for two references:
Mrs. Joanna Duyzer,
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Inc.
17 Biological Lane,
St. George's, GE01
or e-mail: jo.duyzer@bios.edu
or Fax: 297-8143 or 297-2222
Closing Date: 4thApril, 2008
BIOS is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace and learning environment
