SPATIAL ECOLOGIST Apply by March 24th
Based in Emeryville or Sacramento, California. Position Summary: The Spatial Ecologist will help apply a wide variety of GIS and quantitative analyses, including climate change modeling, habitat suitability modeling, and population trend analyses to help advance Audubon Californias conservation mission. In addition, s/he will work closely with other staff to help generate and print high-quality maps and manage GIS databases and data portals; summarize statewide statistics on Important Bird Areas (IBA), Audubon Sanctuaries, and other land use types; assist staff with spatial information projects; and recruit and manage GIS interns. Essential Functions: · Develop and analyze large datasets and results related to climate change · Use BBS and CBC data in the Western United States to examine changes in bird populations since 1960 · Write conservation briefs and factsheets based on analyses · Develop model-based predictions of effects of land-use on bird distributions · Create fine-scale distribution maps of bird species in support of policy initiatives · Refine spatial boundaries of Marine Important Bird Areas · Create habitat suitability models as part of larger projects · Assist with citizen science projects and analyses · Manage web based data and create forms online · Manage GIS software licenses across California and provide technical support and training to staff · Develop publication quality figures for education and outreach · Publish original research and present results at conferences · Help assess the conservation value of conservation easements and land acquisitions · Assist staff with reports and newsletter articles · Additional technical duties as requested Qualifications: · PhD in a conservation related field or advanced degree in a conservation related field with at least five years experience required. · Experience with GIS required. · Advanced statistical expertise, including R, spatial statistics, and spatial modeling. · Expertise in ornithology, ecology, and experience with California wildlife preferred. · Demonstrated project management preferred. · Experience working with climate change modeling and species trend analysis preferred. · Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. · Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility, creativity, sound judgment and a positive attitude. · Comfort in using PC-based computers and related programs, and the worldwide web. · Commitment to Audubon Californias mission. To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume by March 24 to [email protected]. Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the person best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.
