POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, Nevada
Rangeland Ecologist
The Rangeland Ecologist has primary responsibility for setting up experimental studies for multidisciplinary rangeland ecology research projects and then
collecting and analyzing data and samples from those studies. The overall goals of these projects are to identify ecological concepts, to investigate management
and restoration strategies, and to understand vegetation dynamics of native plant communities, especially as they relate to biodiversity, global change, wildfire,
and other critical issues on Great Basin and Mojave Desert rangelands. The anticipated focus is monitoring of active vegetation management projects across Nevada
and data-base development with analysis.
The candidate must have:
- Knowledge of sampling design, collection, analysis, and publishing of data from process-based ecological field studies
- Knowledge and familiarity with the taxonomy and identification of Great Basin and Mojave Desert vegetation
- Knowledge of the experimental design, computers, and statistical analyses
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct extended field work under adverse desert conditions
- Ability to use scientific equipment to test, sample, and gather data and to read, record and interpret research data
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision plus work as a productive team member
- Ability to use 4-wheel drive vehicles and mechanized field equipment
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in Range Science, Plant Ecology, Biology, Botany, or related field
Preferred:
Master's Degree from regionally accredited institution
Required:
One year experience to include sample design, research methodology, collection, analysis, and publishing of data from process-based ecological field studies
Ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle, must have valid Nevada State Driver's License or ability to obtain one within required time period
Please apply online at www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53323
Dr. Sherman Swanson, email sswanson@cabnr.unr.edu Phone 775-784-4057 Fax 775-784-4583