Senior Forest Ecologist

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. 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 is competitive and commensurate with experience, including excellent health care benefits and 403b retirement. More information can be found at website:www.jonesctr.org.

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