Scientist (Ecologist)
Harvard Forest - Harvard University, Petersham MA
Scientist with strong research and publication record to develop a
research program in ecology and conservation in New England. The specific
research area is open but should complement existing LTER, DOE, DOD, EPA,
NEON, NASA, SIGEO and related studies, and build on established archival,
land, and research infrastructure developed over more than a century of
study. Scientists with a focus in ecosystem ecology, natural resource
economics, forest hydrology, and related areas are encouraged to apply.
The scientist will be a member of the senior research staff who design,
conduct, publish and fund studies with >100 outside collaborators.
This full-time research position will add breadth to the Harvard Forest
research group by initiating a new research program and complementary
activities. We seek an individual who will fit well into the research
context, history, current research program and facilities, and
intellectual and biological environment presented by the Forest's setting
in central New England. In particular we seek someone whose research
interests:
• Are complementary to those of current research staff and existing
research foci in community and historical ecology, environmental history,
conservation biology, dendrochronology and paleoecology, landscape
ecology, ecosystem dynamics, ecosystem services, and conservation policy;
• Augment ongoing externally-funded research and education programs
(NSF-REU and NASA-NICE Site).
• Capitalize on 100+ years of records and extensive geographical,
cartographic, and historical databases;
• Use or add to the infrastructure base provided by existing
research labs and long-term studies in biogeochemistry,
molecular/microbial ecology, paleoecology, dendrochronology, and spatial
analysis;
• Make full use of the rural setting and the Harvard Forest’s focus
on studies at a site (e.g. 1500 hectares of Harvard land), sub-region
(e.g. central Massachusetts, coastal New England, and adjoining New York),
and regional (New England and adjacent areas) levels.
• Have a commitment to translating science into meaningful
contributions to policy and management.
Basic Qualifications: PhD required. Additional Qualifications:
Excellent history of complex collaborative research, publication, and
funding. Post-doctoral experience and engagement with broader audiences a
plus.
Additional Information: The competitive salary for this endowment-funded
position will be determined by background and experience. The initial
appointment of three years will be renewable subject to review. The
Harvard Forest offers an excellent field, laboratory, and academic
environment, and will assist the incumbent in developing proper research
facilities. Excellent benefits package. All formal offers will be made
by FAS Human Resources.
Applications should include: 1) CV; 2) Cover letter with contact
information for three recommenders; and 3) Supporting material describing
research experience and directions, and the fit between the individual's
expertise, interests, intellectual history, and ongoing activities at the
Harvard Forest. These supporting materials are especially critical, as the
desire is to identify an individual whose research directions effectively
complement the physical, cultural, and collaborative scientific
environment of the Harvard Forest. See
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ for background on the activities,
facilities and context of the Forest.
Please submit PDF of CV, cover letter and supporting materials
http://employment.harvard.edu/
Administrative/Staff Jobs (External Candidates)/Search Openings
requisition number 30253BR.
Applications will be accepted through end of business on September 27,
2013.
For additional information please contact: Aaron Ellison
([email protected]), David Foster ([email protected]), Kathy
Lambert ([email protected]), Jonathan Thompson
([email protected]), or Dave Orwig ([email protected]).
