Conservation And Research Associate, Wilderness Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks a dynamic, early-career scientist to join a team of wildlife conservation scientists and practitioners pursuing the objectives of a long-term US North Rockies conservation program. The program has broad North Rockies interests and expertise, but this position is focusing geographically on mainly on southwestern Montana but also parts of southeast/central Idaho, often referred to as the High Divide. The position is primarily oriented to developing, synthesizing, and communicating information on, finding solutions to, or ways of managing, connectivity conservation across public and private lands in the region.
This Conservation and Research Associate will help implement this program, with an emphasis on integrating knowledge, information and perspectives into the existing 'High Divide' conservation contexts and developing/maintaining a science stakeholder group with a shared vision. The Conservation and Research Associate will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
-Apply diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices, and public policy processes, in a coordinated program
of conservation and research activities;
-Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with government and community organizations that directly influence and control wildlife conservation and land management policies. These include science working groups, community-based groups, NGOs groups and government agencies.
-Work as a team to fundraise and write proposals with the expectation to take on a greater role in fundraising as the position/person develops
-Pursue a research program on focal species, or focal ecological processes, or focal stressors (e.g., climate change,transportation, connectivity, and/or resource development) that
are particularly relevant in the context of current conservation threats and opportunities.
-Work collaboratively within other WCS staff in the region and engage with other WCS programs (e.g., the Species and Global Initiatives programs), as necessary and pertinent, to further
conservation outcomes.
-Work collaboratively with other WCS scientists to collect field data, analyze, and publish papers focusing on conservation of key species, habitat connectivity, and other conservation issues in the region.
-Maximize the distribution and communication of science and policy analyses and outcomes to partners so that information from WCS's program and expertise immediately informs policy and planning decisions.
-Participate where appropriate in decision-making or policy initiatives regarding wildlife conservation and management issues relevant to WCS's long'term goals for the region.
-Promote the conservation of wildlife and wild lands in the region within the conservation community, donors, agencies and other non-governmental organizations through meetings, speaking engagements, media interviews, writing, and general communications.
-Represent WCS as a lead organization dealing with science and natural resource management policy in the conservation community.
-Create and manage an annual work plan and budget, including coordination with supervisor and WCS on fundraising.
-Coordinate with supervisor, and with WCS regional staff and NAP management, in the development of communications materials regarding the program.
Experience:
Qualifications:
-Ph.D. with a background in conservation biology including wildlife ecology, and/or natural resources management;
-Demonstrated strong working knowledge of, and experience with connectivity and carnivore issues preferred;
-A clear understanding of rural community needs and interests in the US Northern Rockies as related to conservation;
-Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and interdisciplinary work environment;
-Strong quantitative and modeling skills, and knowledge of conservation planning;
-Sufficient knowledge and work experience in effective collaboration with other scientists and conservation practitioners;
-Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write,articulate, and synthesize information for diverse audiences;
-Record of peer-reviewed publications relating to species,ecosystems, conservation policy or related topics.
-Self-motivated, and comfortable with and capable of working with dispersed staff.
-Self-reliant and capable of working safely in remote environments.
Website: https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=907&ji=2687600&sn=IThis Conservation and Research Associate will help implement this program, with an emphasis on integrating knowledge, information and perspectives into the existing 'High Divide' conservation contexts and developing/maintaining a science stakeholder group with a shared vision. The Conservation and Research Associate will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
-Apply diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices, and public policy processes, in a coordinated program
of conservation and research activities;
-Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with government and community organizations that directly influence and control wildlife conservation and land management policies. These include science working groups, community-based groups, NGOs groups and government agencies.
-Work as a team to fundraise and write proposals with the expectation to take on a greater role in fundraising as the position/person develops
-Pursue a research program on focal species, or focal ecological processes, or focal stressors (e.g., climate change,transportation, connectivity, and/or resource development) that
are particularly relevant in the context of current conservation threats and opportunities.
-Work collaboratively within other WCS staff in the region and engage with other WCS programs (e.g., the Species and Global Initiatives programs), as necessary and pertinent, to further
conservation outcomes.
-Work collaboratively with other WCS scientists to collect field data, analyze, and publish papers focusing on conservation of key species, habitat connectivity, and other conservation issues in the region.
-Maximize the distribution and communication of science and policy analyses and outcomes to partners so that information from WCS's program and expertise immediately informs policy and planning decisions.
-Participate where appropriate in decision-making or policy initiatives regarding wildlife conservation and management issues relevant to WCS's long'term goals for the region.
-Promote the conservation of wildlife and wild lands in the region within the conservation community, donors, agencies and other non-governmental organizations through meetings, speaking engagements, media interviews, writing, and general communications.
-Represent WCS as a lead organization dealing with science and natural resource management policy in the conservation community.
-Create and manage an annual work plan and budget, including coordination with supervisor and WCS on fundraising.
-Coordinate with supervisor, and with WCS regional staff and NAP management, in the development of communications materials regarding the program.
Experience:
Qualifications:
-Ph.D. with a background in conservation biology including wildlife ecology, and/or natural resources management;
-Demonstrated strong working knowledge of, and experience with connectivity and carnivore issues preferred;
-A clear understanding of rural community needs and interests in the US Northern Rockies as related to conservation;
-Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and interdisciplinary work environment;
-Strong quantitative and modeling skills, and knowledge of conservation planning;
-Sufficient knowledge and work experience in effective collaboration with other scientists and conservation practitioners;
-Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write,articulate, and synthesize information for diverse audiences;
-Record of peer-reviewed publications relating to species,ecosystems, conservation policy or related topics.
-Self-motivated, and comfortable with and capable of working with dispersed staff.
-Self-reliant and capable of working safely in remote environments.
Deadline: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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