Ecology Research Scientist - Rare-Plant Conservation

Botanical Society of America; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlanta Botanical Garden seeks a Research Scientist, Ecology to lead applied ecological research within the Conservation & Research department. You will drive projects on restoration ecology, population dynamics, and translocations, collaborating with partners to translate findings into practical conservation actions.

The role combines field-based conservation with grant development, scientific publication, and mentorship of staff and students, contributing to the Garden’s leadership in plant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, plant biology, botany, restoration ecology, natural resources, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of designing, conducting, analyzing, and publishing ecological or conservation research.
• Experience with rare-plant conservation, population ecology or related fields.

Responsabilités

• Lead applied ecological research to advance conservation and habitat restoration.
• Develop science-based strategies for species recovery and management.
• Translate analyses into conservation indicators and decision-support tools.
• Manage grant-funded projects, partnerships, budgets, and reporting.
• Disseminate findings via publications, conferences, and outreach.
• Mentor interns and junior researchers within collaborative teams.

Connaissances

Quantitative skills

Scientific writing

Collaborative research

Mentorship

Peer-reviewed publications

Project management

External funding

Data analysis

Formation

Ph.D. in ecology or related field

Outils

GIS

Spatial analysis

Species distribution modeling

Statistical programming

Description du poste

Atlanta Botanical Garden seeks a Research Scientist, Ecology to lead applied ecological research within the Conservation & Research department. You will drive projects on restoration ecology, population dynamics, and translocations, collaborating with partners to translate findings into practical conservation actions.

The role combines field-based conservation with grant development, scientific publication, and mentorship of staff and students, contributing to the Garden’s leadership in plant