The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. These observations and experiments will be monitored and controlled in real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.
Responsibilities •Develop and oversee research to track diversity, phenology, demography, and productivity of plant communities. •Develop QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing •Develop the scientific rationale for scientific measurements and methods •Develop detailed sampling designs of plant communities for all of the 60 NEON sampling sites. •Oversee changes to the NEON design with the evolution of analyses used on NEON samples •Develop data products using NEON data •Participate in the larger NEON science community, including participating in independent research and collaborations Education/Experience •PhD in ecology, evolution, or related field •5 years research experience in plant ecology, including extensive field experience •Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise Specialized Skills •Scientific writing and review •Proficiency in analyses that correlate biological data with abiotic variables and ability to perform such analyses within a geospatial framework •Ability to work independently, but as part of an active Science team •Strong communication and interpersonal skills •Undertake responsibilities beyond those associated with individual research projects •The candidate may be exposed to conditions in the field, and therefore must be able to traverse uneven ground such as dirt banks, stream beds, and shallow ponds carrying equipment and materials up to 40 lbs. TO APPLY: •Please send your cover letter and CV/resume to care...@neoninc.org with Plant Ecologist in the subject line. •NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
