Position Announcement Researcher II (Peatland Ecology) Department of Plant Biology Southern Illinois University Carbondale Position/Rank: Researcher II is a full-time grant-funded position in the Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The position is contingent on available funding. Duties and Responsibilities: The selected individual will be a part of several projects in oil sands environmental monitoring, wetland reclamation, and vegetation assessment in boreal Alberta, Canada. Duties include 1) field measurement of ecological parameters; 2) laboratory analyses of peat, plant, and soil samples; 3) writing of annual reports and manuscripts for publication; and 4) overseeing undergraduate student workers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in the biological or environmental sciences. Expertise in 1) GIS, 2) performing peatland vegetation surveys, 3) previous experience working in oil sands reclamation, and 4) a valid driver’s license and passport. Effective Date of Appointment: Position begins as soon as possible and is expected to continue for one year, renewable with availability of funding.
Application Deadline: November 27, 2018, or until filled. Application Procedure: Apply via e-mail or US mail to the person listed below with a single file including a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Dale H. Vitt, Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Life Sciences II Bldg., 1125 Lincoln Drive, Mail Code 6509, Carbondale, IL 62901 dv...@siu.edu<mailto:dv...@siu.edu> (electronic applications preferred) SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
