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The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430
million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how
changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology.
For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range
of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic
domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge
technology including an airborne observation platform that will
capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile,
re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated
ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field
crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms
and collect soil and water data. A leading edge
cyber-infrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this
information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will
be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting
of ecological change at continental scales.</p>
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Reporting to the Assistant Director Terrestrial Ecology, and
working in collaboration with staff scientists, the Associate
Plant Ecologist assists in the development, testing and evaluation
of the documents associated with the Plant Productivity, Biomass,
and Leaf Area Index (LAI) sampling design. Primary
responsibilities will include development of field and lab
protocols and documents that describe that describe data
processing algorithms. The Associate Plant Ecologist will also
participate in some field work, primarily sampling for
below-ground biomass.</p>
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Duties and Responsibilities:</u></b><br style="margin: 0px;
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• Develop, test and evaluate QA/QC protocols for field sampling
and data processing.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Develop and test documents defining the theoretical basis for
algorithms used in data processing.<br style="margin: 0px;
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• Contribute materially to the refinement of plant sampling
protocols, required equipment lists, QA/QC protocols.<br
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• Prepare training material and field manuals for all field and
lab procedures – assist in training field operations staff.<br
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• Assist in locating external lab facilities for analyses of plant
material, developing scopes of work and assisting in managing
contracts.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Prepare reports based on field and laboratory research
activities and develop recommendations for best practices, future
analyses, and data processing.<br style="margin: 0px; padding:
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• Assist with collection of baseline data at NEON sites,
particularly belowground biomass sampling.<br style="margin: 0px;
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• Participate in the larger NEON science community, including
collaborations and attending meetings and conferences.<br
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• Travel to field site and conduct work in a variety of weather
conditions.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Follow NEON safety, and environmental policies and procedures.</p>
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Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:</u></b><br
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• Master of Science with at least 1 year of experience, or PhD in
ecology, evolution, or related field.<br style="margin: 0px;
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• One (1) to three (3) years of field research experience in plant
ecology.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Experience and ability in scientific writing and review.<br
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• Experience with quantitative analyses that correlate biological
data with abiotic variables.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Proficiency with data analysis.<br style="margin: 0px; padding:
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• Very effective communication and interpersonal skills in order
to communicate with the FIU team and broader NEON science groups.<br
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• Ability and willingness to travel to Domain sites and perform
work activities in a variety of weather conditions.<br
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• Ability to move or carry equipment and supplies (occasionally,
6-25% of work time) that weigh up to 40 lbs., with and without
equipment or assistance.</p>
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Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:</u></b><br
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• Specific background and experience with plant biomass and
productivity measurements, including above- and below-ground
biomass, vegetation structure, and LAI.<br style="margin: 0px;
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• Proficiency with R.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
• Proficiency with relational databases.<br style="margin: 0px;
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• Experience working as a productive member of a research team.<br
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• Quantitative skill and experience with geospatial tools and
technologies (i.e. ArcGIS).</p>
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This is a term position with work scheduled until May 31, 2016.</p>
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background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220);">Must have permanent
authorization for US employment.</p>
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background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220);">NEON Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled
Persons are encouraged to apply.</p>
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