Senior Conservation Scientist - Applied Research (Hybrid)

Save the Redwoods League; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

100% employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision

5% employer contribution to retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Annual stipend for wellness or gear purchases

Job summary

Sonoma Land Trust in Santa Rosa, California, seeks a Senior Scientist to lead applied research projects and inform conservation strategies. The role requires strong communication skills and expertise in conservation science.

This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $141,000—$159,000 and benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and paid time off. A hybrid work model is implemented.

Qualifications

• Rigorous conservation scientist with a commitment to effective collaborations.
• Experience overseeing applied research and managing scientific data collections.
• Track record of leveraging science to inform conservation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee applied field research and scientific data collection.
• Collaborate across the organization to implement landscape scale conservation.
• Advise conservation research strategy as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical expertise in conservation

Ability to conduct applied research

Understanding of climate challenges

Collaboration with conservation communities

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Sonoma Land Trust in Santa Rosa, California, seeks a Senior Scientist to lead applied research projects and inform conservation strategies. The role requires strong communication skills and expertise in conservation science.

This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $141,000—$159,000 and benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and paid time off. A hybrid work model is implemented.