United States

#PDN

Lander, Wyoming USA (remote work not possible)

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The WY Sagebrush Ecologist provides technical and scientific support to "defend the core" of the sagebrush ecosystem in Wyoming. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist collects, manages, and analyzes data to prioritize conservation actions. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist conducts scientific surveys and research, records data, writes reports and develops proposals to administer and coordinate conservation programs within the Wyoming chapter. They may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

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Wyoming lies in the heart of the "Sagebrush Sea," a critical but threatened biome that spans hundreds of thousands of square miles and supports unique natural systems and rural communities across the western US. Wyoming is home to half the remaining "core sagebrush area" (highest intactness-level landscape) in the biome, and "defending the core" of this intact landscape is essential to achieving conservation of this biome. The single greatest threat to the ecosystem is invasive annual grasses, such as cheatgrass. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist will work within a multi-functional team to launch research and outreach intended to accelerate the pace and scale of "defend the core" management activities.

More specifically, the WY Sagebrush Ecologist will co-design and implement investigation into factors inhibiting detection and treatment of low-level invasion within generally intact core sagebrush areas. This will include: conducting interviews and surveys to characterize the social and logistical barriers to management actions; developing and testing localized spatial tools characterizing "risk" of cheatgrass invasion; field testing protocols for detection; and identifying opportunities to test assumptions about outcomes of preventative treatments for low-level invasion. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist can expect to work closely with scientists and conservation program staff at TNC and the University of Wyoming, and with managers at Wyoming Game and Fish Department, county-level Weed and Pest Districts, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other partners.

Specific duties will include:

• Conducting semi-structured interviews
• Conducting spatial analyses
• Designing field data collection plans
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing field data
• Supervising field technicians
• Preparing written reports and/or scientific papers
• Building partner relationships, co-producing work plans with partners, and reporting back to them

Funding is secured for the first year of the project; extension of the position beyond one year will be contingent on funding.

• Master's Degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data.
• Experience preparing reports of findings.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience designing and conducting ecological and/or social research.
• Spatial data skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills via written, spoken, or other means.
• Knowledge of western North American ecosystems and/or invasion ecology.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $56,000 - $64,175 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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