[PCA] JOB: Associate Director/CRES - Plant Conservation (San Diego, CA)

[Olivia Kwong]

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CRES - PLANT CONSERVATION

Position  #1724.

LOCATION: PLANT CONSERVATION/CRES - WILD ANIMAL PARK

  JOB CLOSES: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Zoological Society of San Diego's center for Conservation and Research 
for Endangered Species (CRES) has an immediate opening for a full-time 
scientific innovator to lead a new research division devoted to plant 
conservation that focuses on sustainability and restoration of ecosystems. 
Must be a conservation biologist using an applied, multidisciplinary 
approach to include several of the following areas of expertise: 
restoration biology, genetics, invasive species management, spatial 
ecology, community ecology, soil science, or rare plant populations. 
Desirable is an interest in working locally in San Diego County, an 
internationally recognized biodiversity hotspot, as well as a history of 
building conservation partnerships and collaborating with regulatory 
agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions.

Extensive opportunities exist for collaboration with a dynamic research 
team that includes the CRES divisions of Applied Animal Ecology, 
Behavioral Biology, Genetics, Reproductive Physiology, and Wildlife 
Disease, as well as the Zoological Society's Nutritional Services and 
Plant Collections Departments.

The successful candidate will oversee a laboratory at the Beckman Center 
for Conservation Research in Escondido, California, including an 
established seed-banking program; support staff includes a research 
coordinator and two research technicians. Candidates must have a Ph.D., a 
minimum of three years postdoctoral experience, and a proven track record 
in obtaining extramural funding; supervisory management experience is 
desired.  The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a 
highly productive research program and to serve on the CRES leadership 
team.  We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. More 
information is available at www.zooconservation.org or 
www.sandiegozoo.org/employment.  Salary commensurate with experience.

This position offers an excellent benefits package including medical, 
dental, prescription drugs, vision, life insurance, annual leave, sick 
leave, retirement, as well as other optional insurance.

Interested applicants should submit a CV, statement of research interest, 
up to five sample publications, and contact information for three 
references to San Diego Zoo.s Wild Animal Park, Attn HR #1724,
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, CA 92027-7017 Fax: (760) 796-5614 
Job Line Information: (760) 738-5006.  EOE