Position: Plant Community Ecologist: Full-time, term, professional
researcher position 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: A M.S. or B.S. with equivalent experience in Ecology,
Botany, Forestry, or a closely related field is required. Applicants 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 preferred. 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.
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.
Research will be a Southern Illinois University employee based out of
Columbia, MO.
Application Deadline: March 7, 2014, or until filled.
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:
Electronic Submissions are Not Accepted
Dr. Eric Holzmueller
Department of Forestry
1205 Lincoln Drive, MC 4411
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 453-3708
Email: [email protected]
Departmental webpage: www.forestry.siu.edu
Electronic Submissions are Not Accepted
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.
