Audubon is recruiting for a spatial ecologist, see details below. To view the description online and apply visit - https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1163/job
Spatial Ecologist Job Location: US-PA-Ivyland Type: Regular Full-Time Options: * Apply for this job online<https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1163/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&hashed=58168622> * Email this job to a friend<https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1163/referral?hashed=0> More information about this job: Overview: Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of the BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon's unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Position Summary: The Spatial Ecologist will assist in the identification of Global Important Bird Areas across the United States. The Important Bird Area program has established criteria for identifying regions that hold the highest numbers of bird species of conservation concern. The employee will coordinate with the Important Bird Area program, other scientists and regional bird experts. Essential Functions: Using GIS and R, the employee will look across bird databases to find hotspots for birds of conservation concern. These draft hotspots will then be examined by regional bird experts to create proposed sites. This project will work in conjunction with the several national and regional staff and will have an opportunity to participate in related projects looking at historical bird trends and future impacts of climate change. Potential to develop a project suitable for publication lead by the employee. There is flexibility in the location of the position. Qualifications and Experience: * Degree in biology, advanced degree preferred * At least 5 years experience in similar projects (advanced degree training can be included as experience) * Demonstrated expertise in GIS and R, especially scripting * Experience with spatial statistics and MARXAN preferred * Collaborative spirit and willingness to work with other staff in remote locations
