The Nature Conservancy in New York State is hiring the new position of Water Resource Scientist.
This position will have primary responsibility for scientific analyses and conceptual frameworks needed to inform and advance innovative strategies to improve conditions for freshwater biodiversity and human communities with respect to water use, water quality and the impacts of flooding and climate change. S/he will provide technical support and science leadership to a multidisciplinary team working to advance place-based and policy-based conservation, restoration and sustainable use initiatives, taking into account the complex nature of New York's water infrastructure, legal system, water use, freshwater ecology and socio-political context. The scientist will help define priorities and develop scientific tools and methods to provide robust strategies to help meet human needs while protecting freshwater ecosystems. Interested applicants should apply online (including cover letter and cv) at http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/index.htm. You can find the position using job ID # 43288 in the advanced search. The deadline for applicants is Thursday, July 23rd.
