[PCA] JOB: Restoration Ecologist - University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)

[Olivia Kwong]

Land Reclamation and Restoration Ecologist at the Associate or
Full-Professor Level


The Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming (
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/UWRENEWABLE/) seeks a recognized scholar to
conduct basic and applied research, teaching, and outreach in land
reclamation related to energy resource extraction in semiarid lands. The
successful candidate will develop an interdisciplinary research program
focused on natural resource management strategies to mitigate the
environmental impacts of energy extraction. This position requires
experience generating extramural funding and capable of developing and
supporting an aggressive graduate research program. As an integral part of
the Wyoming Reclamation and Restoration Center (WRRC) and the School of
Energy Resources (SER), the candidate is expected to establish
collaborative research efforts with on campus programs (e.g., the
Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (IENR), Wyoming
Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Program In Ecology, Wyoming
Geographical Information Science Center, Environmental Engineering and
Sciences). Teaching duties will include 2 courses per year in support of
the Renewable Resources graduate and undergraduate Reclamation and
Restoration Ecology curriculum, advising undergraduate and graduate
students and participation in the Haub School of Environment and Natural
Resources.

The successful candidate will coordinate outreach educational efforts and
services to promote and inform the energy industry, agency representatives
and the broader public. This position requires a research program that will
produce tangible outcomes facilitating management and mitigation of
environmental impacts of energy extraction and associated development. The
formal 11-month appointment is 50% Research, 25% Teaching and Advising, and
25% Outreach and Service promoting restoration efforts and interactions
with regulatory agencies and energy industries in support of the efforts of
the University of Wyoming WRRC, SER and the IENR. Candidates must have
demonstrated research expertise in land reclamation or restoration ecology,
a doctoral degree in a closely related field and extensive faculty level
experience. Outstanding applicants at any stage of their careers will be
considered. The position offers an excellent salary, start-up package and
an annual budget based on qualifications.

Screening of application materials will begin February 1, 2008. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Electronic 
submissions are encouraged. More information on the University of Wyoming 
departments and programs are available online.

More information about the University is available on the University's
website: http://www.uwyo.edu.

Application Process: Qualified applicants should submit statements of their
research interests and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae and contact
information for four references to:

Dr. K. J. Reddy, Professor
Search Committee Chair
Department of Renewable Resources
Dept 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue
College of Agriculture
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
USA

e-mail address for electronic submission:

Janet Marsh - windsong at uwyo.edu











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