PRBO Conservation Science (www.prbo.org) is inviting applications for a Spatial Ecologist.
The spatial ecologist will collaborate with all of PRBO's science divisions (Marine, Terrestrial and Wetland) and initiatives (California Current, Central Valley, Climate Change, San Francisco Bay and Central Coast, and Sierras). The position will design and implement research projects using advanced spatial analysis and modeling, uncertainty analysis, and statistical methods to address current and future impacts of environmental change, particularly climate change and land-use change. For more detail about this job position please visit: http://www.prbo.org/cms/docs/hr/Spatial_Ecologist_PA.pdf Qualifications Required: PhD and/or 5-10 years professional experience in natural sciences, earth sciences, conservation biology, and/or computer /computational sciences or related disciplines, with an established record of publication, project management, and/or partnership development. Expertise in interdisciplinary applications of spatial statistics, spatial modeling, landscape ecology, risk analysis, geospatial visualization, and/or prioritization and optimization decision theory is required. An established track record of using these skills within a climate-change framework and working Pay Rate, Benefits, Working Conditions and Funding Salary is competitive, depending on qualifications and experience. PRBO offers 100% health care coverage, full dental care, and partial coverage of dependents including domestic partners, following the conditions stated in PRBO's Personnel Manual. PRBO headquarters in Petaluma, California, will be the base location for the successful candidate. This position will require moderate travel (mostly in San Francisco / Sacramento area) and involve some weekends and evenings. Funding is secured until March 2011; extended employment may be possible based on successful fundraising and employee's performance. To Apply E-mail: (1) cover letter describing qualifications for this position and interest in PRBO, (2) complete CV/resume, and (3) contact information (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) for 3 references to Dr. Mark Herzog at [email protected] with "Spatial Ecologist" in the subject line. Applicants may be subject to background checks. Application deadline is November 15, 2009; the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified. PRBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Mark Herzog or John Wiens ([email protected]) for additional information. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Mark Herzog, Ph.D. Informatics Division Director Quantitative and Computational Sciences PRBO Conservation Science 3820 Cypress Drive #11 Petaluma, CA 94954 707-781-2555 x308 (office) 707-765-1685 (fax) 707-992-5726 (google voice) mpherzog (skype) =================================== PRBO's 2009 Bird A Thon is on! Help me raise money for PRBO by sponsoring my effort. Visit my Bird A Thon Page at: http://www.firstgiving.com/markherzog ===================================
