[ECOLOG-L] Wilderness Society Gloria Barron Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications.
The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship is available to qualified graduate students. It is created in honor of Gloria Barron, dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection, and administered by The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization based in Washington, D.C. The scholarship amount varies from year to year. Historically, we've awarded $10,000 to graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Wilderness Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long term protection of wilderness in the United States. In the past, individuals like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson have made that kind of lasting difference. They possessed all the skills needed to excel in their respective professions, but they also possessed something more: the courage and the vision to think afresh about how and why to protect our wild lands and the ability to communicate those ideas effectively to others. For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, please visit our website at http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines Deadline: March 31, 2012 Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society www.wilderness.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWildernessSociety Twitter: twitter.com/Wilderness
[ECOLOG-L] Position as Senior Landscape Ecologist at The Wilderness Society (Boise, ID)
such as resource development, public lands restoration and management, climate change, and recreation. This information is key to understanding often complicated environmental issues and, ultimately, to making sound choices toward achieving lasting protection for the resources and places that sustain us and our ways of life. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, sick and vacation leave, and a generous retirement plan. At TWS, we advocate for and protect the rich variety of life, values and experiences that wild places provide; as an organization we are equally committed to honoring diversity in our staff and creating an inclusive work environment. To apply please send a single email with the following two to five attachments to mailto:research_j...@tws.org with the subject line Boise Landscape Ecologist: a cover letter explaining your qualifications for and interest in this position; resume or curriculum vitae; the name, address, and phone number for three references (which can be included in the resume/c.v.); and awriting sample (optional) and/or sample of work (optional). Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society www.wilderness.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWildernessSociety Twitter: twitter.com/Wilderness
[ECOLOG-L] TWS job opening: Hydrologic Modeler (Anchorage, AK)
Hydrologic Modeler Position Summary: The Wilderness Society, a national non-profit membership organization devoted to preserving wilderness and wildlife, is seeking a full-time temporary Hydrologist to work on modeling current and future watershed dynamics, including stream flow, groundwater and soil moisture. Our goal is to understand the current hydrology of an important salmon-bearing stream and how conditions are likely to be altered by climate change and mine reclamation. This position is currently funded for a 6 mo term, with high likelihood of extension to at least 1 year. The Hydrologist will work closely with the Ecologist and Climate Change Analyst in our Anchorage office and with scientists at other non-profits, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Scenarios Network for Alaska Planning (UAF/SNAP) program and agency partners. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: •Advancing current modeling efforts aimed at understanding interactions between climate and landscape factors affecting hydrology in natural systems in Alaska, especially Southwestern Alaska. •Understanding and analyzing mining impacts to river and groundwater hydrology. •Incorporating knowledge of salmon ecology into evaluating river flow, structure and temperature. • Building, maintaining and sharing spatial databases with collaborators and partners. •Preparing oral presentation of work. Preparing comprehensive reports and manuscripts for publication.Working with conservation partners and land mangers to apply the findings of the study to policies and planning. Qualifications: •Education and/or training in Hydrologic Modeling. MS degree required; PhD preferred. • Ability to design and lead analyses of climate change and mining on watershed hydrology, including streamflow, groundwater and soil moisture. •Ability to gather data from diverse sources and synthesize summaries of historical climate and hydrologic parameters. • Experience with ArcGIS, managing large datasets, document preparation in Word, and statistical analyses required. Familiarity with R and/or climate modeling data preferred. Demonstrated desire and proficiency to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-review in a timely manner and to make presentations in front of public and professional audiences. Attributes: •Well-organized with strong attention to details, able to work independently and as part of a team. •Interest in public land management and climate change issues, and desire to learn about Alaskan ecosystems. •Willingness to travel, including visit to remote study site. This position is currently funded for 6 mo with high likelihood of extension. It is located in our downtown Anchorage Office. Associate will work closely with the Ecologist and Climate Change Analyst in our Alaska Regional Office as well as with our conservation team. This is a science position within the Research Department of The Wilderness Society and compensation and benefits are competitive with university programs. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit a PDF file containing a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, a current CV, and the names and contact information for three references. Submission of recent publications in PDF format is also encouraged. Please email files with the subject line “Hydrologist” to: Dr. Wendy Loya wendy_l...@tws.org. Non-electronic applications will be accepted at The Wilderness Society, 705 Christensen Drive, Anchorage, AK 99577. Please email if you have questions about the position. At TWS, we advocate for and protect the rich variety of life, values and experiences that wild places provide; as an organization we are equally committed to honoring diversity in our staff and creating an inclusive work environment. Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society
[ECOLOG-L] Open position in TWS: GIS Analyst in Boise, ID
and landscape analysis, including 12 Ph.D.-level scientists. This team develops and deploys a base of knowledge needed to answer pressing questions about wildland stewardship issues such as resource exploration and development, public lands' restoration and management, climate change, and recreation. This information is key to understanding often complicated environmental issues and, ultimately, to making sound choices toward achieving lasting protection for the resources and places that sustain us and our ways of life. The Wilderness Society is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value. This position is available immediately and is located in our downtown Boise office. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please send a single email with the following four attachments to Bo Wilmer (research_j...@tws.org) with the subject line GIS Analyst: a cover letter explaining your qualifications for and interest in this position; resume or curriculum vitae; writing sample or other product illustrating GIS analysis experience; and the name, address, and phone number for three references. Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society
[ECOLOG-L] Open position: Wildlife Biologist at The Wilderness Society
Wildlife Biologist - The Wilderness Society The Wilderness Society seeks an experienced wildlife biologist to join our efforts to protect wildlands and wildlife by strengthening conservation practices on Bureau of Land Management land. The Wildlife Biologist's work will focus on protection and management issues across the West, with initial emphasis on states with significant renewable energy resources on public lands. The ideal candidate has experience beyond graduate school working with wildlife conservation issues, policies, and/or wildlife management agencies in desert and non-forested ecosystems. This is a mid-level position within The Wilderness Society. This position is available immediately and is located in our Denver office. Position duties, responsibilities and qualifications are detailed at http://wilderness.org/content/wildlife-biologist. The Wilderness Society is an EEO employer. To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and references by March 30 to denver_recr...@tws.org with subject line: BLM Action Center Wildlife Biologist. No calls please. Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society 1615 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 www.wilderness.orghttp://www.wilderness.org [cid:image001.gif@01CAC420.2F90D960] To protect wilderness and to inspire Americans to care for our wild places. inline: image001.gif
[ECOLOG-L] March 31st. Wilderness Society Scholarship Deadline
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship The Wilderness Society is now accepting applications for the 2010 Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship. This 10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in natural resources management, law or policy programs. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. The award is made in support of research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. For more information and application instructions, please visit our website at http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines Application Deadline: March 31, 2010 Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator 202-429-3944 The Wilderness Society 1615 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 www.wilderness.org To protect wilderness and to inspire Americans to care for our wild places.
[ECOLOG-L] Open position: Climate Adaptation Ecologist at The Wilderness Society
Climate Adaptation Ecologist Position Summary (General Description): The Wilderness Society seeks an experienced ecologist to lead research and formation of strategies for wildland climate adaptation. Since its founding, The Wilderness Society has brought scientific insight to the work of protecting wildlands from inappropriate development and has played a leading role in building a National Wilderness Preservation System that now stands at over 109 million acres. That legacy is now threatened by climate change. In response, The Wilderness Society has established a Climate Change program with a goal of sustaining the benefits of wildlands in the face of climate change. The Wilderness Society's work is organized around landscapes, several of which in the West have been the focus of efforts to understand and address climate change adaptation needs. The Climate Ecologist's role will be to synthesize adapt and build on lessons learned from these and other efforts, design and conduct research in support of adaptation strategies for Eastern landscapes, and lead overall efforts to build models for bioregional conservation in a warmer and more volatile climate. This is an exceptional opportunity for a conservation scientist interested in applying his or her scientific expertise to real world land management challenges and working in the nexus between science and public policy. The ideal candidate has substantial scientific experience post graduate school, experience with land conservation issues and policies, expertise in conservation biology and planning, intimate familiarity with eastern forest ecosystems, outstanding communication skills, and a proven ability to translate ecological information into public policy and land management recommendations. This is a senior or advanced level science position within The Wilderness Society and the work environment and compensation are comparable to university, governmental and other NGO science programs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: *Work closely with the Climate Change and Stewardship and Restoration program staff , and landscape leads ,to develop and integrate a science-based strategy for climate change adaptation, with a particular initial focus on eastern landscapes. *Design and develop scientific analyses that bring ecological information, including results from spatial analyses, to bear on land management and protection plans for priority areas in the East; *Help develop national-level policy recommendations based on sound science and assist regional/field staff in applying insights to select public land management plans, policies, and environmental impact statements and other processes with adaptation implications; *Communicate research, analytical findings, and policy recommendations to government agencies, elected officials, conservation partners, the media, and other audiences; *Short-duration travel to attend meetings, give presentations, and visit the field is required. Qualifications: *PhD or MS and significant post-graduate experience in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology or landscape ecology or related field is required; *Passion for and commitment to wildland conservation; *Familiarity with forest ecosystems of eastern North America; *Knowledge of ecological implications of climate change and how these relate to natural resource management and federal public land policy; *Demonstrated ability to work independently, think creatively, and write convincingly; *Working knowledge GIS for use in ecological analyses; *Understanding of public land management law (such as the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act) and policy is very helpful; *Experience working with the media, elected officials, and the public is helpful; *Exceptional communication skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex ecological information into terms that can be understood by a non-scientific audience; *Ability to think strategically and participate in the development of conservation advocacy initiatives and materials; and *Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse groups in and outside the conservation community. This position is available immediately. The location is to be determined depending on the best match between employee and program needs. Application review will begin in January, 2010 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please send a single email with the following four attachments to research_j...@tws.orgmailto:research_j...@tws.org (please include Climate Adaptation Ecologist in the Subject line): a cover letter explaining your qualifications for, and interest in, this position; resume or
[ECOLOG-L] Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship The Wilderness Society is now accepting applications for the 2010 Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship. This 10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in natural resources management, law or policy programs. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. The award is made in support of research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. For more information and application instructions, please visit our website at http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
[ECOLOG-L] Open Position: Landscape Ecologist at The Wilderness Society
; * Passion for and commitment to wildland conservation; * A minimum of 5 years of experience in research or applied science involving ArcGIS. Remote sensing experience would be a plus, but is not required; * Demonstration of strong organizational and data management skills; * The ability to work with and exchange GIS knowledge with staff in the Center for Landscape Analysis and other GIS users; * The ability to work independently and on a team; * The desire and ability to supervise and mentor other staff; * The ability to communicate technical information for technical and non-technical audiences; * Ability to stay on schedule and meet deadlines; * Experience writing scientific papers or reports; * A desire to continue learning in the fields of spatial analysis and conservation science; * Knowledge of California landscapes preferred; * Experience working with federal land management agencies and familiarity with the non-profit conservation community is desirable; The mission of The Wilderness Society is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. Building and applying scientific understanding of those places and the values they provide to human communities has long been a hallmark of the organization, and that work is led by The Wilderness Society's Research Department. It consists of experts in economics, ecology, law and landscape analysis, including 12 Ph.D.-level scientists. This team develops and deploys a base of knowledge needed to answer pressing questions about wildland stewardship issues such as resource exploration and development, public lands' restoration and management, climate change, and recreation. This information is key to understanding often complicated environmental issues and, ultimately, to making sound choices toward achieving lasting protection for the resources and places that sustain us and our ways of life. The Wilderness Society is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement savings plan, and geographic cost of living adjustment. This position is available immediately and is located in our downtown San Francisco office. The job description was posted as of January 4, 2010. Application review will begin early January, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please send a single email with the following four attachments to caecolog...@tws.orgmailto:caecolog...@tws.org with the subject line Landscape Ecologist: a cover letter explaining your qualifications for and interest in this position; resume or curriculum vitae; writing sample; and the name, address, and phone number for three references. Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator The Wilderness Society 1615 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 www.wilderness.orghttp://www.wilderness.org To protect wilderness and to inspire Americans to care for our wild places.
[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Forest Ecologist with The Wilderness Society (Bozeman, MT)
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY Position Description April 2009 Position Title:Forest Ecologist Location: Bozeman, MT Position Classification: Exempt Grade 5 Salary Range: Competitive Reporting Relationship: Director of Ecology Starting Date: July 1, 2009 ** Position Summary (General Description): The Wilderness Society seeks an ecologist with experience in natural resource issues and an interest in restoration to join its Ecology Economics Research department as part of an interdisciplinary regional conservation team working to protect Montana's wildlands. This is an exceptional opportunity for a conservation scientist interested in applying his or her scientific expertise to real world land management challenges and working at the nexus between science and public policy. We seek an applied ecologist to synthesize and analyze existing scientific information, develop new information, and translate these ideas into a format that will influence federal land management decisions in Montana and federal policies. Founded in 1935, The Wilderness Society seeks to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We work from a foundation in science and through collaborations with local and regional and national conservation partners to achieve protection and improved stewardship of (primarily) federally owned wildlands in the United States. In addition to the two overarching goals of increased wildland designation and improved stewardship of public wildlands, we pay particular to three issues affecting wildland health and management: climate change; energy; and recreation. The principal role of the scientist in this position is to develop and deliver scientific understanding of the ecosystems of the Northern Rockies in order to strengthen conservation practices on federal lands managed by the Forest Service. This position will be a critical part of our multidisciplinary team with expertise in economics, landscape analysis, communications, outreach, organizing and advocacy. The ecologist provides the foundation for science-based advocacy in Montana and the broader Northern Rockies, as well as contributing to the overall efforts of our Ecology and Economics Research Department. The ecologist will be involved in numerous aspects of The Wilderness Society's program, but project work will be centered on the development of ecological information needed to shape the Forest Service's decisions regarding forest restoration, management and protection. . The ecologist will lead the development of ecological information relevant to restoring watersheds and forest ecosystems, habitat fragmentation, and wildland fire management. Analyses will help quantify values, threats, and develop restoration solutions. The ideal candidate has substantial scientific experience post graduate school, experience with land conservation issues and policies, expertise in Northern Rockies ecosystems, outstanding communication skills, and a proven ability to translate ecological information into public policy and land management recommendations. This is a senior science level position within The Wilderness Society and compensation is competitive with university and governmental science programs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: *Work closely with research department, regional conservation, and stewardship climate change, and other program staff to develop and integrate scientific program priorities into the campaign to influence forest management in Montana national forests; *Design and develop scientific analyses that bring ecological information, including results from spatial analyses, to bear on forest restoration and protection plans for priority areas in Montana; *Develop scientific reports, white papers, peer-reviewed papers and science and policy briefs needed to build the scientific case for protection, restoration, and good stewardship of wildlands; *Help develop policy recommendations based on scientific data; *Analyze select federal land management plans, policies, and environmental impact statements to assess ecological impacts on Montana wildlands; *Communicate research, analytical findings, and policy recommendations to government agencies, elected officials, conservation partners, and other audiences; *Share scientific findings and related policy recommendations with the media; *Where appropriate, use scientific research and information from Montana to help influence national level policy issues; *Support
[ECOLOG-L] Scholarship for wildland conservation
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship The Wilderness Society is now accepting applications for the 2009 Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship. This 10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in natural resources management, law or policy programs. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. The award is made in support of research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. For more information and application instructions, please visit our website at http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines Application Deadline: March 31, 2009 Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator Ecology and Economics Research Department (EERD) The Wilderness Society The Wilderness Society's mission is to protect wilderness and to inspire Americans to care for wild places.
