[PCA] JOB: Conservation Ecologist (Glencoe, IL)

[Kwong, Olivia]

http://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs/conservation_ecologist

Chicago Botanic Garden
Conservation Ecologist

Requisition Number: 326
Department: Conservation Science
Job Status: Regular
Hours: Full-time
Overview: The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a conservation ecologist with
research strengths in landscape ecology, community ecology, plant/animal
interactions, or seed ecology for its Plant Science and Conservation
Division. Duties include developing a conservation-oriented research
program, seeking external funding, collaborating with a wide range of
academic stewardship organizations, and teaching/mentoring. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach Plant Community Ecology at Northwestern
University as part of the joint Chicago Botanic Garden/Northwestern
University graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation and will
mentor graduate students as well as students in the Garden's Science Career
Continuum.

Purpose:
The Garden's Plant Science and Conservation Division provides national and
international leadership in plant conservation science and training,
conducts critical natural resource management research, and offers a
comprehensive research facility for researchers and students. For more
information on the Garden's research and partnership with Northwestern
University, see the following:
chicagobotanic.org/research
plantbiology.northwestern.edu/

Duties and Responsibilities:
In this role,you will be responsible for the following:

   - Conduct conservation-oriented ecological research
   - Prepare grant proposals to provide financial support for research
   - Teach classes, provide lectures, and mentor students as needed in
   support of research initiatives and institutional programs
   - Disseminate research results to a broad audience through lectures,
   publications in refereed and technical journals, presentations at meetings,
   websites, and blogs
   - Seek additional collaborations with other agencies and universities
   that will extend the capabilities and maximize the impact of the Garden's
   research and outreach efforts
   - Assist the senior director of ecology and conservation with duties and
   responsibilities as assigned to meet the research and conservation needs of
   the Garden

Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will have the following:

   - Ph.D. in ecology, botany, biology, or related field
   - Strong quantitative skills
   - Teaching and mentoring experience
   - A desire to work at a nonprofit institution

Preferred qualifications:

   - A record of scholarly publication
   - Demonstration to secure external funding
   - Experience in teaching at the university level

Application materials should include a cover letter with statement of
research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information
for three professional references. Review of applications will begin
September 15, 2015, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, listening, speaking, and
keyboarding. Use of laboratory and office equipment. Some requirements for
lifting, pushing, or pulling items less than 30 pounds. Outdoor fieldwork
in a variety of conditions likely.

Why Apply?:
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We
cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first
step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the
treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note
that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be
considered.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so
classified.
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