[ES_JOBS_NET] Forest Ecology Research Associate at the Schoodic Institute, Maine

[Stephanie Spera]

*Position*: Forest Ecology Research Associate

*Primary Responsibilities:* Lead a recently funded project, Forest
Condition and Management in Eastern US National Park Units. The primary
duties are to assess tree regeneration and develop a conceptual model to
guide forest management decisions into the future across all parks in the
eastern US.



Schoodic Institute has also been awarded funding (beginning in Fiscal Year
2021) to continue and expand vegetation restoration treatments on summit
areas in Acadia National Park. The research associate will refine and apply
tested techniques to restore vegetation on large areas of Cadillac summit
and targeted areas of two additional summits.



Additional projects may include tree seedling experiments across local and
regional climate gradients, leading trainings for conservation
professionals, and working with Schoodic Institute bird ecology, marine
ecology, and science education and communication staff on interdisciplinary
projects.



*Duration*: Minimum 16-month position with long-term (multi-year) extension
based upon skills, performance, and funding (see details in full job
description
<https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ForestEcoPostDoc.pdf>).
Begins late Fall or Winter 2019.



*Desired Qualifications*

·      Ph.D. in forest ecology or related subject area

·      Advanced quantitative analysis skills

·      Strong enthusiasm and desire to work at the science-management nexus



*Our desired candidate* can lead the forest regeneration and vegetation
restoration projects and integrate into a long-term full-time position on
the science and education team at Schoodic Institute.



*Salary and Benefits*

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes health insurance
and time off.



Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer



See the full job description and application details here
<https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ForestEcoPostDoc.pdf>
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