Location: University of California, Irvine; Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology, UCI-Nature
Salary: Commensurate with experience; Full time, benefits
Duration: 1 year, possible extension
Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent skills in
field ecology and natural lands management. The successful candidate
will work with researchers in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology to implement field experiments, as well as staff with UCI-Nature
to assist in the management the University’s natural areas. The position
requires excellent communication and organizational skills to carry out
field monitoring, stewardship, and outreach activities on a variety of
tasks which involve coordination with student interns, the public, and a
team of research ecologists and land managers. Primary responsibilities
include: 1) Leading student interns and the public in research and land
management activities, such as: plant monitoring, weeding, vegetation
and weed mapping, seed collection, planting, and trail, sign, and other
infrastructure maintenance; 2) Data collection, entry, and management;
3) Utilization of GPS, GIS, and other spatial software to collect and
maintain spatial datasets; 4) Train and supervise undergraduate student
interns in the accurate collection of ecological data and land
management tasks; 5) Organize activities and meetings with student
interns other staff and oversee access requests with partner land
managers.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a
related field;
• Extensive fieldwork experience involving the natural sciences and land
management;
• Extensive data collection and data management experience;
• Experience leading others in field based activities;
• Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects;
• Familiarity with southern California ecosystems and their management;
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in education and outreach;
• Experience implementing ecological restoration projects;
• Experience in GIS and geospatial analysis;
• Experience in developing and completing scholarly research projects.
Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2018
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled.
Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter to Megan Lulow
([email protected]) and upload a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for three references to the following on-line recruitment
URL: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF04754
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories
covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
