The Conservation Lands/Development by Design global program of the Nature Conservancy seeks a broadly trained spatial scientist with expertise in complex spatial analysis, statistical modeling and landscape scenario analysis. This hire will work on projects related to spatial modeling and planning associated with sage grouse conservation in support of the USDA-NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI). He/She will focus on impacts that incorporate current and future projections of impacts such as tillage conversion, climate change, oil/gas development, and confer encroachment. Funding for this hire has been secured for 2 years with the possibility of longer term employment. The Scientist participates as a team member on various projects (particularly those involving sage grouse conservation) and serves as the primary analyst for one or more of these projects. He/She is responsible for various project-related tasks, including project planning, analysis, report preparation and publication of results. A graduate degree in ecology, wildlife biology, geography or relate field is required. Knowledge of the statistical software R and a publication record are highly desirable. This position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Applicants MUST apply through TNCs online application process by April 18th. https://careers.nature.org/psp/P91HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=39957&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
