FOREST WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST National Council for Air & Stream Improvement, Inc.
The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) is seeking an individual of high integrity to contribute to NCASI’s technical activities addressing wildlife management issues in the western U.S. and British Columbia. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with NCASI staff and member companies to address technical information needs related to regulatory and policy issues affecting management and harvesting of commercial timberlands. Duties will include design and implementation of scientific investigations in the fields of wildlife biology, forest ecology, landscape ecology, and population biology; communication with leading researchers and regulatory personnel involved in these fields; publication of study results in scientific journals; monitoring and providing technical review and guidance to industry on proposed agency activities; participation in professional meetings and conferences; and presentation of findings to diverse stakeholder groups. Investigations will be designed and implemented in collaboration with scientists working in disciplines such as wildlife biology, forest ecology, population biology, entomology, fire ecology, landscape ecology and forest engineering. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field. Qualifications include excellent oral and written communication skills; expertise in the theory and principles of wildlife biology, forest ecology, population biology, landscape ecology, and silviculture; demonstrated knowledge of models and software commonly used in wildlife research; strong analytical and statistical skills; experience collecting and managing data in field studies; and a record of scientific achievement as demonstrated by publications and professional service. Applicants should have demonstrated ability to: (i) work collaboratively as part of a team-based organizational structure; (ii) articulate research needs in the fields of wildlife biology, forest ecology, landscape ecology and population biology; (iii) develop and lead collaborative projects to meet those needs; (iv) obtain and manage external financial support; (v) develop a budget and operate successfully within that budget; and (vi) prepare reports and publications. Applicants must be able to travel and participate in field research in remote areas with rough terrain. The successful candidate will be based at the NCASI West Coast Regional Center in Corvallis, OR and will report to the Director of Forestry Research – Western U.S. and B.C. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. NCASI offers competitive benefit and retirement programs. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a complete resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jake Verschuyl at jversch...@ncasi.org. Application review will begin May 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an independent, non-profit research institute whose mission is to help its Members cost-effectively meet their environmental and sustainability goals through basic and applied research, technical support, and education. Established in 1943, NCASI is recognized as the leading source of reliable data on environmental issues affecting this industry and has nearly 100 member companies throughout Canada and the United States. With a staff of 60 technical professionals, NCASI conducts primary research, undertakes surveys, performs field measurements, undertakes scientific research, and sponsors research by universities and others to document the environmental performance of industry facility operations and forest management, and to gain insight into opportunities for further improvement in meeting sustainability goals. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants can learn more about NCASI and the requirements of this position at www.ncasi.org
