TITLE: Research Ecologist
AGENCY: Institute for Wildlife Studies LOCATION: Arcata, California RESEARCH ECOLOGIST. The Institute for Wildlife Studies is a non-profit, wildlife conservation and research organization conducting programs around the world. We are seeking a motivated and talented research ecologist to assist in developing and directing new programs and providing support for existing projects. Ideal candidates will be broadly trained ecologists/wildlife biologists interested in working on a wide variety of species, will have experience with GIS and will have a record of successful grant/proposal writing and publication in peer reviewed journals. Responsibilities include: experimental design, directing field personnel, data analysis, developing funding proposals, and manuscript and report preparation. This is a full-time position out of our Arcata, CA office. Job will include travel to field sites, partner meetings and conferences. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills and good computer skills. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in wildlife biology, ecology or a related field, experience in working with live animals and conducting field research, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Starting salary is $50-60,000/year, DOE, plus benefits. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Applicants should send: (1) Letter of interest, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) List of a minimum of 5 references including email contact information. Submission materials should be sent by email to: Brian Hudgens ([email protected]) or by regular mail to Institute for Wildlife Studies, P.O. Box 1104, Arcata, California 95518. Applications will be reviewed they are received until the position is filled. Brian Hudgens Research Ecologist Institute for Wildlife Studies PO Box 1104 Arcata, CA 95518 (707) 822-4258 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
