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<b><span style="color:black">Title: Conservation Scientist</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">About us: </span>
</b><span style="color:black">The Chicago Botanic Garden’s <a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action</span></a> is a global leader in plant-based research, education, and engagement to sustain and enrich life. The Institute is housed within the 38,000 square foot
<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/building"><span style="color:#1155CC">Plant Conservation Science Center</span></a> on our Glencoe, Illinois campus. Our building has eight shared, function-based labs and currently hosts 27
<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/staff"><span style="color:#1155CC">science staff</span></a> and more than 40
<a href="https://plantbiology.northwestern.edu/people/graduate-students/index.html">
<span style="color:#1155CC">graduate students</span></a> through a graduate program in
<a href="https://plantbiology.northwestern.edu/index.html"><span style="color:#1155CC">Plant Biology and Conservation</span></a> (offered jointly with Northwestern University). The
<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/natural_areas"><span style="color:#1155CC">Garden’s natural areas</span></a> serve as a living laboratory for our work, and scientists have access to 75,000 sq. ft. of production<b>
</b>greenhouse space and technical assistance from CBG’s experienced horticultural staff to assist with propagation and production of plants for research. The Garden also supports several unique programs including two community science initiatives -
<a href="https://budburst.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC">Budburst</span></a> and
<a href="https://plantsofconcern.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC">Plants of Concern</span></a>, a synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration (<a href="https://score.nipcsa.com/"><span style="color:#1155CC">sCORE</span></a>),
<a href="https://pbcinternships.org/summer-reu-genes-ecosystems"><span style="color:#1155CC">a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site program</span></a>, as well as a
<a href="https://www.clminternship.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC">Conservation and Land Management Internship Program</span></a>. Our research, conservation, and training activities meet the needs of local, regional, and national conservation institutions,
governmental agencies, and schools of higher education. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Based in the Chicago metropolitan area, one of the largest and most racially diverse cities in North America, the Garden opened 50 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into
one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. The Garden’s mission is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. The Garden strives to make its campuses
and all its programs available and accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity in all its forms and at every level of our organization – board, staff, volunteers, and vendors. Through the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives
and experiences, the Garden is more effectively able to create extraordinary and welcoming experiences for our increasingly diverse audiences. We are committed to ensuring a sense of belonging to every individual we encounter, regardless of age, race, gender,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, intellectual ability, or economic status. The Garden is currently developing several initiatives to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in science and conservation. You can read
more on these initiatives and the Garden’s commitment to EDIA <a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/info/equity_diversity_inclusion_and_accessibility">
<span style="color:#1155CC">at</span></a> <a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/info/equity_diversity_inclusion_and_accessibility">
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/info/equity_diversity_inclusion_and_accessibility</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Position Overview:</span></b><span style="color:black"> We seek to hire a conservation scientist at the assistant scientist rank to join the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation
Science and Action. This is a full-time, career-track position. We seek applicants who address questions that support conservation and/or restoration actions in areas including, but not limited to, urban ecology, invasive species ecology, ecophysiology, quantitative
ecology, restoration ecology, soil/fungal/microbial ecology, or human dimensions of the environment. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative group of scientists focused on addressing key conservation and restoration challenges. In addition
to conducting research, the successful candidate will serve as faculty in our joint Plant Biology and Conservation graduate program with Northwestern University. All scientists participate in education programs as well as community and Garden-wide engagement
activities. Start date is flexible with a preference for early 2023.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Responsibilities: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">1. RESEARCH: (Estimated time commitment: ~40%)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Conduct research that clearly supports conservation or restoration. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Obtain external funding to support a research program.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Share results through scientific publications and presentations as well as broader communication venues that engage groups such as policy makers, land managers, and the public.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">2. EDUCATION: (Estimated time commitment: ~30%)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
Mentor students from diverse backgrounds at a variety of academic levels. This will include serving as an advisor or committee member for: <o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="circle">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Graduate students</b> in the Garden’s Plant Biology and Conservation program with Northwestern University (<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">https://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/</span></a></span>), <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>Undergraduate students</b> from Northwestern University and our NSF-REU Site program (<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://pbcinternships.org/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">https://pbcinternships.org/</span></a></span>)
over the summer. <span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<b>High School students</b> in the College First program (<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">https://www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst</span></a></span>
)<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
Participation in team-teaching a Northwestern University introductory graduate course in field and lab methods (2-3 class sessions in fall) or teaching an upper-level undergraduate or graduate level course in the candidate’s area of expertise is encouraged
but not required (quarter system; each class is 9 weeks).<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">3. INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT: (Estimated time commitment: ~20%)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Actively participate in Garden and departmental initiatives. <o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="circle">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Work on synthesis projects within our <a href="https://score.nipcsa.com/"><span style="color:#1155CC">synthesis Center in Conservation and Restoration</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Work collaboratively with natural areas ecologists and interns at the Garden and regionally to inform stewardship, conservation, and restoration.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Work collaboratively with other Garden departments (Learning and Engagement, Horticulture, Collections, Communications, and Visitor Services) on projects that support the Garden’s
<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/strategic_plan"><span style="color:#1155CC">mission and strategic plan</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Participate in science interpretation efforts, including assistance with displays, science festivals, and/or interpretive program development. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Contribute to departmental and Garden-wide strategic planning, project development, and related tasks.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="color:black">4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: (Estimated time commitment: ~10%)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Contribute the Garden’s education, engagement, and/or community science activities.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline">
Help synthesize research, communicate science, and/or develop policy to support conservation or restoration practice. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline">
Participate in the Garden’s advocacy work.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline">
Develop and/or help grow and maintain collaborations with partner organizations, including conservation organizations, agencies, and/or community groups.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Qualifications and desirable traits: </span></b><span style="color:black">Ph.D. in biology, ecology, botany, environmental studies, social science, or related area. A key strength of the Garden is a collaborative environment which
allows us to take an interdisciplinary approach to applied conservation/restoration issues, so we seek a candidate who will use a collaborative approach to building a research program that actively engages with internal and external partners to support conservation/restoration.
We seek a candidate with strong quantitative skills and experience utilizing and mentoring others in relevant statistical approaches. Candidate’s research program should allow them to be in Chicago for most of the summer to mentor students. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">We value individuals with a desire to build/maintain research with local or regional partners in the Great Lakes regions as part of their research portfolio. As scientists based at a public-facing institution, in addition to competency
in publishing research in scientific journals, we value experience in and support the maintenance of meaningful partnerships with diverse groups as well as scientific discourse that is accessible to the general public. We highly value people who are enthusiastic
about science communication and dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the environmental field. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">To Apply: </span></b><span style="color:black">Please go to
</span><a href="https://tinyurl.com/AssistConservationSciRS"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://tinyurl.com/AssistConservationSciRS</span></a><span style="color:black"> to apply. In addition to the Garden application materials, in lieu of a cover letter, please
submit: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) statement on current and proposed future research interests that complements our current expertise and programs (e.g.,
</span><a href="https://plantsofconcern.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC">Plants of Concern</span></a><span style="color:black">,</span><a href="https://budburst.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC"> Budburst</span></a><span style="color:black">,
</span><a href="https://score.nipcsa.com/"><span style="color:#1155CC">sCORE</span></a><span style="color:black">) (1-2pgs); (3) statement on how your current and proposed research will support conservation or restoration, including examples of how you have
or will work with internal or external partners to design, implement, and apply results (max 1 page); (4) mentoring and teaching experience and philosophy (max 1 page); (5) statement on how you can contribute to the Garden's diversity, equity, inclusion and
accessibility goals (max 1 pg); and (6) contact information for three references. Review of applications begins October 7, 2022 and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Contact Andrea Kramer at
</span><a href="mailto:akramer@chicagobotanic.org"><span style="color:#1155CC">akramer@chicagobotanic.org</span></a><span style="color:black"> with any questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Andrea T. Kramer, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Director of Restoration Ecology<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">David Byron Smith Family Curator of Natural Areas<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Associate Conservation Scientist<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Chicago Botanic Garden
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