GLIN==> Position Open: Communications Manager, UW-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center

Please forward to appropriate individuals, mailing lists, departments, organizations, etc. Thank you.

The University of Wisconsin Aquatic Sciences Center (www.aqua.wisc.edu<http://www.aqua.wisc.edu>) has an opening for the full-time position of Communications Manager.  The ASC administers the UW Sea Grant Institute and UW Water Resources Institute, which support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin's water resources.

Required degree and experience: Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years experience managing a communications or media relations team conveying scientific or technical subjects to wide audiences.  Preferred background: Master's degree in a scientific field or in journalism, public relations, or related field plus at least 5 years experience communicating biological, aquatic or environmental science and research in higher education institutions.

Application deadline is Sept. 30, 2009.  For details on how to apply and a detailed description of this position, please see the online position vacancy listing:  http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062660.html

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


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