Position Available Community Ecologist and Curator of Native Habitats at the Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Community Ecologist with research strengths in invasion biology, restoration ecology, and/or spatial ecology for its Plant Science and Conservation Division. Duties include conducting an active conservation-oriented research program with external funding focusing on plant communities, collaborating with a wide range of academic and stewardship organizations, and serving as the curator of the Gardens Native Habitat areas (approximately 150 acres comprised of a natural oak woodland, a river corridor and a re-created prairie). The successful candidate will also teach community ecology at Northwestern University in support of the joint Chicago Botanic Garden/Northwestern University MS program in Plant Biology and Conservation and will have the opportunity to work with graduate students from that program and other Chicago region universities. Requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology, botany, biology or a related field, expertise in community ecology, strong quantitative skills, and a desire to work in a non-profit environment. Expertise in restoration ecology, invasion biology, spatial ecology, and/or land management techniques is strongly desired, along with considerable knowledge of, and practical experience with, native community restoration in the upper Midwest. For further information about the position, contact Kayri Havens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] To apply, send cover letter with statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: Human Resources Department, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
