The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is seeking a highly
qualified Research Assistant to be based at the Smithsonian Marine
Station in Fort Pierce, FL. The successful applicant will conduct field
and laboratory-based research on mangrove and salt-marsh ecosystems in
Florida, USA, with occasional domestic and international travel
required. Required qualifications / skills: (1) a Master’s degree in
ecology, environmental science, geography, invasion biology,
quantitative ecology, or a closely related discipline (in some cases a
Bachelor’s degree plus experience would also qualify); (2) strong field
and laboratory skills; and (3) excellent written and oral communication
abilities. Proficiency with statistics, large datasets, remote sensing,
and geographic information systems are a plus.
How to apply: (1) submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications
for the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) relevant
publications or other evidence of written communication abilities; (4)
names and contact information (email address, phone number) for two
professional references, and (5) undergraduate and graduate unofficial
transcripts. Email your application as a single PDF file to
[email protected] with “mangrove technician” in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin on 4/16/2012 and will continue until
the position is filled. The desired start date is negotiable. This is a
full-time, non-federal position at 40 hrs/wk. Starting salary is $42,209
and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Successful applicants
must pass a background investigation prior to the start of employment.
Questions may be sent to Dr. John Parker at [email protected] with the
words “mangrove technician question” in the subject line. The
Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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John D. Parker, Ph.D.
Research Ecologist, Senior Scientist
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
[email protected]
443-482-2221
www.fieldbio.com
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Daniel S. Gruner, Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology
4112 Plant Sciences Bldg
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742 U.S.A.
(o) 301-405-3957 (f) 301-314-9290
[email protected]
http://grunerlab.umd.edu
