Closes: Monday, August 20, 2012

The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) fills a unique niche among non-profit organizations in Oregon because of its combined focus on restoration, research and outreach. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, we work with a diverse group of partners including other nonprofits to accomplish our mission: to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. Our board and staff work together through our programs: Habitat Restoration, Conservation Research, Ecological Education, Estuary Technical Group, and the Native Seed Network.

Overview of Position: We seek a qualified botanist or plant ecologist to manage of our Plant Conservation Research Program. This program conducts a diversity of studies and long term monitoring of plant populations primarily in Oregon with funding from a diversity of government agencies. Areas of emphasis include evaluation of habitat management practices on rare plant and butterfly populations, habitat restoration and species reintroduction; development of invasive species assessment and control methods; assessing effects of climate change; conducting population viability analysis; and long-term population monitoring. There will also be some opportunity to initiate new research, particularly in collaboration with program partners. This position will join our technical staff of able ecologists, and will work with a diversity of federal and state agencies to implement a wide range of projects, mostly on federal lands.

Compensation and start date:
The pay rate for this position will be $42,000-$53,000 annually, based on education, skills and experience, and a 40 hour work week.

For more information and application instructions, vitist:
http://appliedeco.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/job-opportunities

Please direct questions or application materials (via mail, email, or fax) to:
Tom Kaye, Executive Director
Institute for Applied Ecology
PO Box 2855
Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855
E-mail: tom@appliedeco.org
Phone: 541-753-3099 ext. 111
Fax: 541-753-3098