Ecologist/Program Manager: Closing date: 30 Apr 2007
Job Description: The Institute for Wildlife Studies is seeking to hire an ecologist to oversee a conservation program for the endangered San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike, one of the most endangered bird populations in North America. We are currently involved in monitoring the wild population, releasing captive-bred birds to the wild, and providing protection of the population through control of introduced predators. Other projects requiring oversight by the Program Manager include studies on the federally threatened San Clemente Sage Sparrow and the Island Fox. The project will oversee the activities of four project leaders who intern direct the activities of 19 full-time and seasonal biologists. Job duties include assisting in experimental design and data analysis, preparation of reports and publications, occasional participation in data collection, and presentations at professional meetings. The Program Manager will collaborate with a wide range of agencies, organizations and researchers involved in the recovery process, and will attend weekly or biweekly meetings with the interagency Shrike Working Group. The position will be based out of our office in San Diego, California, but occasional multi-day visits to San Clemente Island will be required. Qualifications: Applicants should have: (1) a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology or related field, (2) administrative experience in directing the activities of other researchers, (3) experience working on large-scale or multi-agency projects, and (4) strong quantitative, writing, and organizational skills. Experience working with passerine species and/or with endangered species issues would be considered a plus. Salary is $5,667/mo. plus benefits. For more info, contact: David Garcelon; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian Hudgens Research Ecologist Institute for Wildlife Studies PO Box 1108 Arcata, CA 95518 (707) 822-4258 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
