Description The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) is seeking an experienced researcher to manage the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) Research program. Under limited supervision, the Research Ecologist is responsible for collaborating across GSTC initiatives, with other JIA departments, and with external partners such as universities, wildlife agencies, NGOs, and rehabilitation centers, to plan and execute research programs and products. Primary responsibilities include developing and managing various turtle-related research projects; supervision of a research specialist; grant writing, data collection, analysis and reporting; establishment and maintenance of productive relationships with other state agencies and professional organizations. Collaboration with the JIA Conservation Department o