Position Title:	Fisheries Biology Expert 
Duty Station:	Salalah
Duration:		yearly renewable contract
Salary:		37200 – 46700$ / Year
Organization:       	Dhofar Fisheries Research Centre (DFRC), 
                          Ministry of Fisheries Wealth,
            	     	Sultanate of Oman 

Under the general supervision of the Director General of Fisheries Research 
and the direct supervision of the Director of the DFRC, the expert will actively 
participate and provide technical support, plan, develop, implement, and 
evaluate research projects and activities of the DFRC.

Detailed Job Responsibility: 
-Investigate the biology and stock characteristics of selected species of 
fishes in the assigned area.
-Conduct and participate in field work and identify and quantify the key 
fishery resources of the region. 
-Participate, plan, develop, conduct and evaluate fisheries management and 
research projects and activities, or researching, analyzing, and consulting on 
specific fishery issues or species impacting divisional operations and position 
statements.
-Analyzes field data and makes recommendations based on analysis results. 
-Perform other related duties as required.
Essential qualifications:
-Ph.D. in Marine Biology/ Fisheries/ or in a related discipline.
-Considerable knowledge and experience in fisheries biology, fish population 
dynamics and fish stock assessment.
-Ability to statistically analyze and draw logical conclusions for development of 
fisheries management advisories.
-Aquatic hydrography and plankton identification.
-Ability to use standard computer software to analyze scientific data.
Desirable qualifications:
-Thorough knowledge of fish species and characteristics, biological and 
harvest variables.
-Experience with using Fisheries Management Science Programme (FMSP).
-Experience with oceanographic instruments (CTD, ADCP) and Histology 
techniques.
-Previous work experience in Indian Ocean region/tropical seas.

Remuneration:
-Salary and other benefits will be tax free in addition to free medical 
treatment in government hospitals in Oman.
-Round trip air ticket yearly.
Deadline for submissions of CV and covering letter: April 30th 2009