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De : International Association of Landscape Ecology List
[mailto:USIALE-L@LISTSERV.URI.EDU] De la part de Amy Iler
Envoyé : mardi 5 mars 2019 17:23
À : USIALE-L(a)LISTSERV.URI.EDU
Objet : Landscape Ecology position
Title: Conservation Scientist (2 positions)
About us: The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plant Science and Conservation program is a global
leader in plant-based research, education, and engagement to sustain and enrich life. The
Garden’s mission is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is
fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and
all its programs available and accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and
abilities. We value diversity in all its forms and at every level of our organization –
board, staff, volunteers, and vendors. Through the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives
and experience, the Garden is more effectively able to create extraordinary and welcoming
experiences for our increasingly diverse audiences. We are committed to ensuring a sense
of belonging to every individual we encounter, regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, intellectual ability, or economic status.
Position Overview: We seek to hire two conservation scientists at the assistant scientist
rank in our Plant Biology and Conservation Department (
<https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research> https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research).
We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the
following: Landscape Ecology, Restoration Ecology, and Ecophysiology, but other
conservation disciplines will be considered. Candidates who focus on wetland or aquatic
systems, or seed-based questions are especially encouraged to apply. In addition to
conducting research, both positions will serve as faculty in our joint Plant Biology and
Conservation graduate program with Northwestern University, and undertake outreach and
service activities. These are full time, career-track positions. The successful candidates
will join a group of enthusiastic scientists focused on addressing key conservation
challenges. Start dates are flexible.
Responsibilities:
1. RESEARCH: Conduct research that has conservation or restoration implications.
Successfully obtain funding for research. Disseminate results through scientific
publications and broader communication venues to policy makers, land managers, and the
public.
2. TRAINING: Mentor students from diverse backgrounds at a variety of levels from high
school to Ph.D. This will include serving as advisor or committee member for graduate
students in our Plant Biology and Conservation program with Northwestern University (
<https://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/>
https://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/), supporting the Science Career Continuum
College First mentoring program for high school students (
<https://www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst>
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/collegefirst ), and working with undergraduate students
from Northwestern University and in our NSF-REU Site program (
<https://pbcinternships.org/> https://pbcinternships.org/) over the summer. Teaching
an upper level undergraduate or graduate level course at Northwestern University in the
candidate’s area of expertise may be possible.
3. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE: Contribute to Garden and departmental initiatives. These can
include management of the REU intern program, managing seed or GIS labs, public-facing
programs such as our Science Festival, or other Garden initiatives depending on
candidate’s interest and aptitude.
4. OUTREACH: Contribute to outreach, citizen science, and other engagement activities.
Help synthesize research, communicate science, and develop policy and land management
recommendations. Work collaboratively with department faculty, and other Garden
departments (Education, Horticulture, Communications, and Visitor Services). Develop
collaborations with other regional conservation institutions and agencies.
Key Cooperative Relationships: Botanic Garden staff, students, and volunteers; scientific
community; federal, state, and regional land managers; conservation, stewardship, and
restoration groups; elected officials and other conservation stakeholders.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, botany, biology, or equivalent with appropriate
experience. Strong quantitative skills; meta-analysis skills desired. Excellent
communication skills. Commitment to seeing research results applied to conservation and
restoration. Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Teaching, mentoring, and project/grant management experience. Candidate’s research
program should allow them to be in Chicago for most of the summer to mentor students.
To Apply: Please go to <https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs>
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs to apply. In addition to the Garden application
materials, please submit a cover letter; cv; separate 1-2 page statements on research
interests and their conservation or restoration implications, mentoring philosophy, and
diversity and inclusion (e.g. a statement about your past contributions to diversity and
anticipated contribution to our program); as well as contact information for three
references. Review of applications begins April 5, 2019 and will continue until suitable
candidates are hired. Contact Kayri Havens at <mailto:khavens@chicagobotanic.org>
khavens(a)chicagobotanic.org with any questions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any
other federal, state or local protected class.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Chicago Botanic
Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including
in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX
Coordinator should you have questions or concerns.