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Stuart http://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs/conservation_ecologist Position Available Conservation Ecologist at the Chicago Botanic Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Conservation Ecologist with research strengths in landscape ecology, community ecology, plant/animal interactions, or seed ecology for its Plant Science and Conservation Division. Duties include developing a conservation-oriented research program, seeking external funding, collaborating with a wide range of academic and stewardship organizations, and teaching/mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Plant Community Ecology at Northwestern University as part of the joint Chicago Botanic Garden/Northwestern University graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation and will mentor graduate students as well as students in the Garden’s Science Career Continuum. The Garden’s Plant Science and Conservation Division provides national and international leadership in plant conservation science and training, conducts critical natural resource management research, and offers world-class facilities for researchers and students. For more information on the Garden’s research and its partnership with Northwestern University, see: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ Requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology, botany, biology or a related field, strong quantitative skills, teaching and mentoring experience, and a desire to work at a non-profit institution. Preferred qualifications include a record of scholarly publication, demonstrated potential to secure external funding, and experience in teaching at the university level. Position is full time. For further information about the position, contact Kayri Havens at khav...@chicagobotanic.org. To apply, send cover letter with statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: Kayri Havens via email (khav...@chicagobotanic.org). Review of applications will begin October 2, 2015 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
