Friday, May 8, 2020

Job Vacancy: Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist

Job Context

National Energy Services Limited (NESL) is a company incorporated in Bangladesh rendering comprehensive human resource solutions to energy, construction and manufacturing industries of Bangladesh. We recruit across various verticals for multinational corporations as well as leading business houses of the country.
NESL now invites applications from competent candidates for the post of Marine Biologist for employment with our prospective clients working in infrastructure projects such as airports, sea ports, power plants, bridges, mass rapid transit system, etc.

Conduct species inventories, testing and monitoring sea creatures exposed to pollutants
Collect samples and data-using processes such as coring techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), visual recording and sampling
Analyze samples in a lab and developing new research theories from them
Preserve specimens and samples of unknown species and diseases and mapping the distribution, ranges or movements of marine populations
Prepare detailed reports for agencies, fund, commercial organizations, governmental bodies or oil companies drilling on the seabed
Carry out environmental impact assessments evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, including socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts
interviewing local divers, fisherman and stakeholders about animal behavior and local marine practices
Provide policy makers with the scientific information needed to best manage the marine environment and advocating this in the policy process through government liaison, press and media
Develop, implement and manage projects relating to the marine environment
Coordinate and track of assignments, scopes, schedules budgets and deliverable
Write proposals, contract negotiations, marketing and business development
Keep up to date with new research and technologies
Liaise with colleagues across the field including fellow research staff, technicians, ships' crews and research assistants.

Full-time, Contractual

At least 3 years' experience in similar position
Proficient in using oceanographic equipment
High levels of physical fitness for field work
Experience in practical areas such as scuba diving, boat handling and first aid
Adaptability to live in basic living conditions in minimalist environments, to work in all types of weather and to live aboard research vessels
Strong numeracy and IT skills
Experience of working in multi-cultural environment/multi-national organization(s)