Conservation Ecologist
Department: Environment, Culture and Conservation (ECCo)
1 Full Time Term Position (35 hours/week through 12/31/2010)
Job Description
The Conservation Ecologist works with ECCo staff and Chicago region land owners to advance restoration, management and monitoring of priority conservation sites in the Chicago Wilderness (CW) region. In this capacity the Ecologist works as part of ECCo project teams focusing on regional approaches to achieving short and long term goals of the CW Biodiversity Recovery Plan.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
* Advance restoration and management of priority conservation sites in the Chicago region through partnering with public and private land owners
* Work with ECCo staff to support the Division's monitoring, training, and other land management-related programs
* Provide expert knowledge to advise ECCo's community conservation projects in Calumet and elsewhere
* Participate in the Natural Areas Management Team of Chicago Wilderness and other Chicago Wilderness activities as appropriate
* Work with partner organizations to advance the long-term conservation goals of the CW Biodiversity Recovery Plan
* Integrate other Museum scientists in the CW science and management agendas; search for ways that FM collections can contribute to knowledge-base for CW and the region
* Support conservation activities of other departments of the Field Museum, e.g. Education, Exhibitions, as appropriate
Qualifications
* MS in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, or related field; PhD preferred
* Extensive field experience with Midwest terrestrial ecosystems
* Knowledge of and experience with fire management and invasive species management
* Ability to thrive in a team atmosphere
* Strong writing and communications skills
* Knowledge of GIS a plus
* Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
The Field Museum accepts applications on-line. To apply for this position, please complete the on-line application.
No phone calls please.
The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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