Urban forest field ecologist needed ASAP

Forestry Field Ecologist, Patrick Center
Announcement #: 806
Issue Date: October 10, 2000 | Closing Date: Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences invites applications for a masters level field ecology position. The position is available starting in March 2001 and is funded for at least one year and possibly two. The successful applicant will assist a team of PhDs and other staff in conducting an ongoing project focused on rigorous evaluation of alternative management techniques for two invasive exotic plants (Norway maple and Japanese knotweed). Study sites for the project are located in woodlands of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system, which is the largest urban park system in the United States (see www.acnatsci.org/staff/mcnair/adaptman.html for a project overview). We seek a highly motivated individual capable of doing physically demanding fieldwork in hot and humid weather, and who is familiar with data collection and basic field techniques of forestry, forest ecology, or plant ecology.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a master’s degree in forestry, forest ecology, plant ecology, or closely related discipline, and should be experienced in field work in hot and humid climates. Exceptional bachelor’s level individuals may be considered if their field experience is comparable to that of master’s level individuals.