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Description
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway seeks to understand, to demonstrate, and to promote excellence in natural resource management and conservation on the landscape of the southeastern coastal plain of the United States.
Position Overview:
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway invites nominations or letters of inquiry for a Senior Forest Ecologist (Associate or Full level). The Center is interested in highly experienced individuals with integrative skills willing to contribute to a field-oriented and multidisciplinary long-term research program in Longleaf Pine ecosystems. A senior candidate is sought to pursue ecosystem and landscape scale studies in integrated forest and wildlife management with particular interest in linking ecological forest management to restoration, disturbance, and fire ecology.
Qualifications:
Experience and inclination to apply basic ecological principles to regional conservation and management priorities are essential, as well as a willingness to work in a collaborative team-oriented setting. The successful candidate is expected to have a successful track record obtaining extramural funding and will be expected to support their research, in part, from external sources.
The Center is affiliated with several regional universities, as well as numerous state and federal natural resource agencies. The position is a 12-month appointment, includes a permanent research technician (M.S. level), graduate assistantship support, and internal research funds to support research related to the Jones Center mission.
Compensation: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including excellent health care benefits and 403b retirement.
To Apply:
Letters of nomination or inquiry should be sent by email to Dr Lindsay Boring, Director, J.W. Jones Ecological Research Center. All communications will be treated confidentially. Inquiries will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity employer.