Senior Forest Ecologist
Quick answer
The Wilderness Society is hiring a Senior Forest Ecologist (Washington, DC) paying $92,000 - $108,000 per year to coordinate and conduct forest ecology research.
- Role
- Senior Forest Ecologist
- Organization
- The Wilderness Society
- Location
- Washington, DC, Denver, CO, Bozeman, MT, or other locations in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, ID, IL, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $92,000 - $108,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Wilderness Society is seeking a Senior Forest Ecologist to coordinate and conduct forest ecology research that informs and advances the organization's work. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and representing the organization as a national leader in forest ecology.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with program staff to apply forest ecology and wildfire science to campaign strategy and implementation
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to co-develop research questions and share findings and insights across the organization
- Produce scientific reports, white papers, peer-reviewed papers, and science and policy briefs
- Develop science and provide data to inform organizational policy positions
- Serve as a respected internal and external expert, communicating research, analytical findings, and policy recommendations
- Support the development of funding proposals by contributing research, analysis, and subject matter expertise
What it takes
- D. in forestry, forest ecology, forest-fire ecology, or related field and at least 7 years of experience initiating and leading complex forest ecology research projects
- Strong quantitative skills, working knowledge of geospatial concepts and principles, and an established record of exceptional research competence and productivity that includes peer-reviewed publications
- Well-organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and make sound scientific judgements with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of conservation issues on U.S. public lands and how they relate to natural resource management and federal public land policy and a basic understanding of federal environmental laws
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse groups in and outside the conservation community
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex ecological information into terms that can be understood by a non-scientific audience
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, pet insurance, sick and vacation leave, sabbatical program, and a retirement plan with employer contribution
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The preferred locations for this position are Washington, DC, Denver, CO & Bozeman, MT. Other locations in the following states may be considered: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, ID, IL, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $108,000 depending on location.
What are the key qualifications required?
The ideal candidate will possess a D. in forestry, forest ecology, forest-fire ecology, or related field and at least 7 years of experience initiating and leading complex forest ecology research projects.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit CV and cover letter by September 20th through the online application system.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Wilderness Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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