• Website: http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu
• Mailing Address: SW Florida REC - University of Florida, 2686 SR 29 North Immokalee FL 34142
• Posting Date: 6/2/2008

Senior Biological Scientist
University of Florida/SWFREC
 
This position is for a Senior Biological Scientist to assist the Wildlife Ecology program and serve as the Program Coordinator for the Florida Master Naturalist Program (www.MasterNaturalist.org), both of which are directed by Dr. Martin Main. The position is located at the University of Florida, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, which is approximately 30 miles from Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples areas and near the Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and other natural areas. The position provides a comfortable and well-equipped working environment and a challenging and exciting opportunity to be involved in environmental research and education with an emphasis on Florida ecosystems.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to assist in data collection and development of educational materials, disseminate information to professional and lay audiences, supervise research technicians and volunteers, coordinate various aspects of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, and provide general support to the wildlife ecology program as directed.

Qualifications
Minimum educational requirements include a BA/BS in the environmental sciences. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required. GIS skills are an asset.

Compensation
This position includes full health and retirement benefits, salary commensurate with experience.

Closing Date:   June 12, 2008

To Apply:
Additional information about this opportunity can be found on www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and official college transcripts to:

Dr Martin Main
SW Florida REC
University of Florida
2686 SR 29 North
Immokalee FL  34142

and also complete the on-line University of Florida application at https://jobs.ufl.edu (requisition #0705590)