Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Wetlands Project Coordinator st Drexel

The Wetlands Project Coordinator job posting is officially up on the web. Go to this site, select Search Positions on the left,  and enter keyword “wetland.”




The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is currently accepting applications for a full-time Environmental Scientist, in wetlands science, to coordinate and implement tidal wetland field and laboratory research projects. Field locations are located in tidal freshwater and salt marshes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The position is a field crew leader who will be responsible for data collection, and supervision of staff scientists and interns. The selected person will report to the Wetland Section Leader/Principal Investigator and work in conjunction with a post-doctoral research fellow to plan and implement data collection and research priorities. MS in environmental science, biology or similar field and a general understanding of freshwater and salt marsh ecology. Additional years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Technical writing and word processing skills. Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sigma Plot, GoogleEarth and Leica Geo Office software preferred.

Valid driver's license. Comfortable driving mini-vans and SUVs while towing a boat trailer.
Applicants with NJ or PA Coast Guard boating certification and experience operating small motorized vessels preferred.

Extensive daily travel (>3 hrs per day) and physically demanding field work are regularly required.

Successful candidates will be highly-motivated, pay great attention to detail, possess high scientific integrity and a strong work ethic. Candidates must be able to work well in a team setting but also be confident working alone.    




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