2 positions Sr. Science Educator – focused on Universities Sr. Science Educator – focused on Programs for general public
Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. Summary: The Senior Science Educator- Programs is responsible for developing web- based educational content and a variety of programs for general public audiences, informal and formal educators, and citizen scientists. The Sr. Science Educator - Universities is responsible for developing web- based educational content and a variety of programs for college-level students and faculty. Location: Boulder, CO For full job descriptions on these two positions and to apply go to: www.neoninc.org NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
