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ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Landscape Ecologist provides novel scientific analysis to identify creative solutions for achieving conservation success in the face of ongoing development. The Landscape Ecologist will be a part of the North America Region’s Science Team and requires the ability to think and work at a regional and national scope. Essential skills include generating spatial models of areas susceptible to development for residential, agricultural, or energy production uses; optimization analyses to identify areas where conservation investments would have the largest return on investment; generating predictive land use change models; and analyses to identify conservation approaches that will be most resilient to climate change.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in science-related field and 3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data on land use and natural communities.
- Experience with predictive statistical spatial modeling and methods associated with model validation and spatial uncertainty.
- Experience with complex analytical methods utilizing programming languages (e.g., Python, R, C++).
- Experience with land use change and spatial optimization analyses.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications relating to landscape ecology and spatial modeling.
- Experience participating on cross-functional teams.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in science-related field and 3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in landscape ecology and spatial modeling.
- Advanced knowledge of spatial software (for example, ArcGIS and geodatabases) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, C++)
- Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means.
- Peer-reviewed publication record.
- Ability to write grants and research proposals.
- Knowledge of basic remote sensing data methods.
- Strong desire to preserve life on Earth
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WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Landscape Ecologist may occasionally work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may:
- require physical exertion and/or muscular strain
- present possibility of injury
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BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 39235, submit resume and cover letter as one document.
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2011.
Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position.
You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.
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EOE STATEMENT
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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