Position available: Center Technical Manager
The Center of Forest Ecosystem Assessment (CFEA) at Alabama A&M
University (Huntsville, AL) is seeking a technical manager to work
closely with the Center's director and staff to coordinate its
research activities and daily operations. The center is funded by the
National Science Foundation and composed of three thrust areas
(biological community, ecosystem process and dynamics, and coupling
human and landscape dynamics and patterns). The manager coordinate
multidisciplinary research activities; assist in developing
proposals, prepare annual reports and newsletters and other related
publications; coordinate seminar series; oversee Center's website
maintenance and updates; interact with the National Science
Foundation, and other collaborating federal and state agencies and
landowners; supervise technical support personnel; recruit students;
and assist in coordinating the center's national and international
collaborations.
Qualifications:
MS degree or PhD in forestry, biology, ecology, wildlife or other
natural resources related fields
A good understanding of forest ecosystems and ecology
Research experience and familiarity with the southern Cumberland
region's flora and fauna
Experience in field data collections and analyses
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Able to work with students and faculty with diverse cultural and
professional backgrounds
Experience in developing proposals, reports, newsletters, and manuscripts
Webpage design and maintenance experience is a plus.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident with valid clean driver's license
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with
NSF-CREST or forest ecosystems related research. Successful
applicants will demonstrate the following skills: detail-oriented,
effective communicator, a good sense of direction, and possess a
cheerful nature to endure unexpected conditions. International
experience and language ability will help the center's recent
international initiatives. Contract will be renewed annually
depending on funding and performance. Pay Rate: $35,000 - $46,000 (+
full benefits)
Closing Date: September 1, 2013 or until filled.
For application, please send cover letter, resume with three letters
of references to Yong Wang, P.O. Box 1927, Department of Biological
and Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL 35762.
Ph. 256-372-4229, Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
