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*Deadline: February 29, 2020 <br>
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*Overview: The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) of the United States Forest Service anticipates hiring a Research Plant Ecologist to conduct research activities at the Shrub Sciences Laboratory with emphasis on research design, data collection and analysis,
manuscript preparation and publishing, communication, science delivery, and working with partners. <br>
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*Position: The post-doctoral research ecologist will work primarily on the problem of annual brome invasion into marginally invasible arid and semiarid habitat occupied by plant species of conservation concern. The individual will join a research team engaged
in basic and applied research in plant conservation with the goal of preventing extinction and promoting recovery of federally listed species. The post-doctoral project will focus on elucidating mechanisms facilitating recent annual brome invasion into formerly
uninvaded habitat and developing methodology for annual brome control at intermediate spatial scales, for example, on nature preserves. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to initiate a semi-independent research program in invasion ecology
and/or plant conservation biology.<br>
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Key functions of the position include: <br>
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The postdoctoral research ecologist will be expected to design and conduct research projects in the field and laboratory, write and publish peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, develop science delivery materials for use by users and customers, and coordinate
agreements with cooperators. The researcher will be expected to prepare reports, oral presentations, and technical notes, participate in workshops and conferences, and manage communication with cooperators and customers. </div>
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*Location: : RMRS Shrub Sciences Laboratory, 735 North 500 East, Provo, Utah, 84606. Interested candidates can visit the Grassland, Shrubland and Desert Ecosystems Science Program website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rmrs/science-program-areas/grassland-shrubland-and-desert-ecosystems
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For additional information about Provo, Utah please access: Utah.com/Provo </div>
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*Who may apply: The position requires a doctoral degree in plant ecology, botany, or a related field. A minimum of 9 hours of semester coursework in ecology or other coursework with emphasis on ecology is required to qualify for a Research Ecologist position.
Undergraduate and graduate courses dealing with ecology some phase of ecology, or specific techniques that are applied in ecological work are acceptable. In addition, a strong background in geospatial analysis is highly desirable, as the project makes extensive
use of drone imagery analysis to address research and management questions. The following link provides more information on how to qualify for the position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/genetics-series-0440/ </div>
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Those who are interested must meet the qualification requirements for the GS-0440 series that are covered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions – Professional and Scientific Positions. The
OPM Qualification Standards Handbook Manual is available for review at any federal personnel office or on the Internet at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards </div>
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*Compensation: The position is a 2-year postdoctoral position at the GS-11 level (about $64,000/year with benefits). </div>
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Primary Contact for Further Information: Susan Meyer, Research Ecologist<br>
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Phone Number: (801) 356-5122 <br>
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E-mail address: Susan.Meyer@USDA.gov </div>
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the attached Outreach Notice Form, and send it along with your CV and transcripts to Susan.Meyer@USDA.gov or fax (801) 375-6968 by February 29, 2020.<br>
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