[ES_JOBS_NET] Site Manager Position - LUQUILLO LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - RECINTO DE RIO PIEDRAS,

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES


*SITE MANAGER – LUQUILLO LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM*


The Department of Environmental Science of the University of Puerto
Rico-Río Piedras Campus is seeking a Site Manager to assist the Luquillo
Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LUQ) Principal Investigators in
coordinating research taking place in and around El Yunque National
Forest in eastern Puerto Rico.  LUQ is part of a network of LTER sites
(lternet.edu <http://lternet.edu>) located in the US, Antarctica, and
the south Pacific committed to place-based, long-term studies of key
ecological issues.

We seek a dynamic and resourceful individual with a Master’s of Science
or a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Earth, or Environmental Science with
broad interests and experiences as well as strong organizational skills.
Required abilities include 1) excellent interpersonal and leadership
skills to communicate verbally and in writing with scientists and
support staff, and to supervise technicians, interns, and students who
assist with data collection and entry; 2) experience with fieldwork and
strong managerial and quantitative faculties, in order to coordinate
day-to-day research activities at El Verde Field Station, a key LUQ
field site; 3) administrative skills that will facilitate ability to
serve as a liaison among various individuals, institutions and agencies
conducting LUQ research, including US university partners and the USDA
Forest Service; and 4) a high level of proficiency with word processing,
spreadsheet, relational databases, and graphics software.  Preferred
skills include knowledge of Spanish, budget and grant preparation, and
experience working in tropical countries.

This is a full-time Special Appointment based at El Verde Field Station
in Río Grande, Puerto Rico.  Compensation is commensurate with
experience, and includes a benefits package with health care.  A Special
Appointment signifies that time served at the position cannot contribute
to time served in any future tenure-track or other permanent position at
the University of Puerto Rico.  Interested applicants should submit a
letter of intent including a statement of career goals, curriculum
vitae, copy of university transcripts, and contact information for three
references to Dr. Nick Brokaw (nvbrokaw at ites.upr.edu
<mailto:nvbrokaw at ites.upr.edu>).  Review of applications will begin 1
May 2014.



The University of Puerto Rico is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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