Science Coordinator
KBS Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Michigan State University
Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding)
Michigan State University seeks a Science Coordinator to help coordinate,
promote, and lead research associated with the Long-term Ecological
Research (LTER) project
(<http://www.lter.kbs.msu.edu/>www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the W.K. Kellogg
Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) academic
specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This position
is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a
continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and
renewed funding of the KBS LTER.
Responsibilities
The position will focus on coordinating KBS LTER science, which is directed
towards understanding the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production
systems in the larger agricultural landscape. The successful candidate will
work closely with the LTER Director and other faculty collaborators to
coordinate participation in national and international partnerships;
promote research potentials to prospective investigators, including
students; participate in LTER cross-site activities; organize science
meetings and workshops, both local and national; help to organize responses
to emerging research opportunities, and participate in grant writing to
state and national funding agencies.
The position reports to the KBS LTER Director and works closely with the
KBS LTER Science Committee as well as with research, information, and
agronomic managers. Salary and benefits are commensurate with prior
experience to $60,000/y. The successful candidate will have the opportunity
to pursue their own research in an LTER-relevant field (expected to occupy
up to 20% of available time), and will also have the opportunity to serve
on graduate student guidance committees in their area of expertise. The
position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory
Corners, MI (<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/>www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications
A PhD in ecology, agronomy, or a related natural resource or environmental
science field is required, as well as strong organizational and
communication skills. Postdoctoral experience preferred. Familiarity with
agriculture or agricultural ecosystems is not required. This position
requires creativity and an ability to build relationships with academic and
other research partners.
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file
(please include your last name in the filename) to
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Include (1) a
statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; (3)
names and contact information for three professional references; and (4)
two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials). For
inquiries about the application process, please contact Ms. Jenny Smith
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). For further information about the position please
contact KBS LTER Director Phil Robertson
(<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]). Michigan State
University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of
applications will begin November 15, 2008, and continue until the position
is filled.
Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351
