Plant Community Ecologist(s): Two full-time, term, professional researcher
positions on a state (MO) funded project leading the plant community ecology
portion of a multiple-discipline project developing Ecological Site
Descriptions for all terrestrial ecological communities in Missouri.
Qualifications: An M.S. or B.S. with equivalent experience in Ecology,
Botany, Forestry, or a closely related field is required. Candidate(s) must
exhibit a strong background in field identification of herbaceous and woody
species, have a sound understanding of the relationship between soil and
site edaphic factors on the development of ecological communities and have
proven experience as team member/project leader. Exceptional written and
oral communication skills are critical and education and/or experience in
Missouri plants and soils are definite pluses. Must have and maintain a
valid driver's license.
Duties: May include but are not limited to the following:
The position duties include integrating input from individuals from several
state and federal agencies across a variety of specialties into a structured
classification system.
Testing preliminary ecological classifications.
Supervision of a 4-person crew in the collection of field data to confirm
ecological relationships and describe communities.
Develop detailed work-plans, and then conduct the duties in the work-plans
with little direct supervision.
Ability and desire to work and communicate with a wide variety of individuals.
Collaboration with ecologists, soil scientists, and managers from Missouri
Department of Conservation, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Missouri
Department of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, and University of Missouri.
Preparation of reports to funding agencies.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2012 or until filled.
Start Date: Upon hire.
Project Location: The position will be based in Columbia, MO.
Application Procedure: Interested applicants must submit a letter of
interest, resume, unofficial transcripts (official required prior to hire),
and the names and contact information of three references to (electric
submissions not accepted):
Dr. Eric Holzmueller
Department of Forestry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1205 Lincoln Drive, MC 4411
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 453-3708
Email: [email protected]
Departmental webpage: www.forestry.siu.edu
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer 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.
