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. Researcher is employed
by Southern Illinois University but will be stationed in Columbia, MO.
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:
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.
Application Deadline: March 20, 2015, 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:
Dr. Eric Holzmueller
Department of Forestry
1205 Lincoln Drive, MC 4411
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 453-3708
Electronic Submissions are Not Accepted
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans 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.
