NC Botanical Garden-525000
Career Area :
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
11/06/2023
Application Deadline:
11/27/2023
Open Until Filled:
No
Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:
Conservation Ecologist
Appointment Type:
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:
01004792
Vacancy ID:
NF0007530
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent
FTE:
1
Hours per week:
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:
01/29/2024
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University’s tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. As a garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens and natural areas where everyone’s voice is heard and everyone feels safe and welcome.
Position Summary:
The North Carolina Botanical Garden is a leader in conservation of southeastern native plants including rare and imperiled species and related issues. The Conservation Ecologist is an applied plant conservation position with the primary duties to assist with rare plant research, lead in situ and ex situ conservation activities, and build conservation networking for a wide range of conservation projects. The Conservation Ecologist will help implement research programs, including data collection, management and analysis and will assist in development and execution of research plans and grant writing. The Conservation Ecologist will also curate a seedbank for both rare and common native species including implementing best practices, completing seed collections, conducting viability testing and using the collections for research, reintroductions or restoration. In addition, the position will support and lead plant conservation network activities, organize regional and statewide meetings, teach classes and support the North Carolina Botanical Garden as a botanical expert.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
-Recent experience working in or studying plant conservation.
-Knowledge of botany and plant ecology.
-Knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical software or coding (such as R or Python, etc.)
-Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, record and enter data, and keep detailed records.
-Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects or tasks.
-Ability to organize and interact with diverse individuals through written and oral means.
-Should be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
-Possess or the ability to obtain a valid North Carlonia driver’s license.
-Willingness to travel throughout NC and the southeast United States and to work flexible hours including long days, overnight travel and some evenings or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
-Knowledge of or experience with Center for Plant Conservation Best Practices for plant conservation.
-Knowledge of or experience with seed collection protocols (such as Seeds of Success).
-Experience assisting with grant writing and project funding.
-Ability to recommend revisions to experimental methods based on observation or experience.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements:
-Ability to safely lift or move up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
-Ability to work in adverse conditions (extreme temperatures, insect exposure) out of doors for extended periods and traverse long distances on uneven terrain.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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