I have been asked to forward this job posting for an 'Advisor-Ecohydrology' to the ECOLOG Listserve. All relevant details are below. Applications should be made via the following website:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=17 Description: Conservation International (CI) is a non-profit institution headquartered outside of Washington DC, working in over 43 countries to conserve biodiversity, manage ecosystems, and ensure the delivery of related goods and services to people. We have recently expanded our work on freshwater ecosystems, which includes: protecting and restoring ridge to reef ecosystems across large watersheds, linking upstream protection of freshwater ecosystems to downstream beneficiaries, and promoting freshwater ecosystem conservation critical for achieving sustainable development goals and biodiversity conservation. We are seeking international expertise in eco-hydrology to fill an Advisor position in our Science and Knowledge Division. This position includes refining and leading the research agenda for our institutional freshwater strategy, conducting strategic research in priority CI regions, creating and managing research institution partnerships in eco-hydrology, hydrological modeling, research related to impacts of land uses on water quality, quantity and distribution, and providing technical guidance to our Science and Knowledge, Global Initiatives, and Field Divisions to implement projects with eco-hydrological components. The Advisor is also expected to provide critical input into CIs policy engagement on freshwater issues. This is a high profile position within a fast moving and effective conservation organization, sought to connect our work on species and habitat conservation to the hydrological properties of ecosystems. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct research, develop tools, and publish peer reviewed journal articles in one or more of the following areas: freshwater ecosystems and hydrological properties/processes, river and wetland pulse and flooding dynamics linked to biodiversity, freshwater protected area design and management, environmental flows assessment and maintenance, integrated land and water management, links between deforestation/habitat loss and flooding, and eco-engineering applications, impacts of climate change on freshwater provision, and links between climate change, freshwater availability and food security Refine and lead implementation of CIs freshwater research and tools agenda as part of our institutional freshwater strategy, working closely with CIs freshwater team and Science and Knowledge. Establish a research niche, goals and metrics; coordinate fundraising efforts for the research and tools agenda; and report quarterly progress to the freshwater team against yearly freshwater research and tools deliverables Cultivate new and manage existing research and academic institution partnerships to develop proposals and further CI projects in eco-hydrology, expanding the scope of our internal expertise and reach (i.e., includes related fields of hydrology, soil and water management, as well as environmental flows) Advise other CI Divisions in the development of proposals, projects, policy-engagement and other work with eco-hydrological components WORKING CONDITIONS: Position is based at CI headquarters, in Arlington VA. Travel internationally and domestically is up to 40%. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: PhD plus 3 years of experience or Masters and 7 years of experience in eco-hydrology or closely related field Excellent writing, communication, and strategic development skills Clear understanding of the links between changes in land use and hydrological flows and ability to model these relationships Ability to model impacts of climate change on hydrological flows Demonstrated track record of publications in eco-hydrology or related field Demonstrated ability to work in team environments, and cultivate partnerships with academic and research institutions Solid track record of proposal acceptance Preferred: Fluent in Spanish, French or Portuguese. Non-profit work experience and experience in developing countries Experience in policy engagement on freshwater issues Established links with relevant institutions working on freshwater issues
