Local recruitment: Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3)

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Newport, OR, USA 🇺🇸

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has an open position for Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3).
Position description:
As a Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3) based in Newport, Oregon, your primary responsibilities will include leading the execution of ODFW’s Oregon Marine Reserves Human Dimensions Monitoring & Research Plan and serving as the Department’s primary point of contact with regards to social science related to the marine reserves and nearshore marine resource management.
Duties include:
  • Identifying social science research priorities
  • Leading research design, data collection, analysis and reporting both within ODFW and in collaboration with academic, community and other partners
  • External communication
  • Outreach and engagement
  • Administering research budget
  • Coordinating contracts and agreements
  • Developing research grant proposals

Desired Attributes:
  • Preference given for a Doctorate degree with a focus in social science and/or human dimensions
  • Master’s degree in social science (e.g., anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, political science, sociology)
  • A publication record of social-ecological studies
  • Interdisciplinary social science research experience
  • Experience with human dimensions monitoring methods and survey design
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis experience in human dimensions research
  • Experience effectively communicating scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences—including the public, stakeholders, rightsholders, and the scientific community—paired with a strong background in outreach and engagement activities
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary collaborations
  • Economic modeling experience
  • Data management experience
  • Experience writing and securing grants
For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here.

4 days remaining

Apply by 11 February, 2026

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