*One opening for Term Ecologist (GS-9) at the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor.* *Please see posting on USAjobs here <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414303900>. * *Please share widely.*
*General Information * This is a term appointment for which all qualified applicants with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. DUTIES: - Engaging with state, private, and federal land managers to introduce a new adaptive management initiative, communicate accomplishments, and receive feedback on the structured decision making models. - Assisting with invasive plant species research to include identifying research and management partners, engaging the Great Lakes Commission and other collaborators to coordinate research and outreach efforts, presenting project status and results at professional meetings, preparing summary documents, and conducting field work associated with the implementation of invasive species control strategies. - Leading project management activities that include: coordinating with scientists to ensure a full field crew is scheduled to complete data collection efforts; guiding weekly data management and analysis activities of research assistants to ensure that the research team is on track to achieve project objectives; communicating with team members to encourage and support research activities while identifying and resolving challenges or obstacles in order meet objectives; communicating with scientists for guidance on direction, solutions to data collection or analysis challenges, and opportunities for new directions for scientific exploration; and working with all team members to explain research direction, objectives, and timelines as they develop through time. - Coordinating with partner agencies to support ecological research activities, supplement data sets, and facilitate outreach.
