The Wilderness Society (wilderness.org), a science-based conservation organization, is seeking to fill two science positions to be based out of our Anchorage, AK office. Possibility for telecommuting after orientation to project and goals.

Position 1: Full-time Hydrologist/Climate Change Analyst to advance current modeling efforts aimed at understanding interactions between climate and landscape factors affecting water availability in natural systems in Alaska, especially the Arctic. Work with partners to develop historical water availability data layers and to develop a conceptual framework for an integrated ecosystem model for Alaska (water availability, vegetation, permafrost and disturbance). Work with agency and university scientists to understand the ecosystems within the federal land conservation unit of interest. Position funded for 1 year with possibility for extension.

Position 2: Spatial Ecologist to contribute to developing analytical methods which expand our understanding of the impacts of human activity, including energy development, and climate change on arctic ecosystems. Lead development of one or more analyses (landscape change, resource selection by arctic species, and/or population viability) and contribute to collaborative efforts to link a suite of spatially explicit ecological models. Work closely with federal, state, tribal, NGO, and university scientists and managers to create management-relevant scientific analyses. Position funded for two years with possibility for extension.

Qualifications: Both positions require advanced experience and/or education in respective disciplines (PhD preferred, MS+ experience required). Demonstrated proficiency with simulation modeling, software and statistical programs (R preferred) appropriate to research. Desire and ability to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-review in a timely manner. Interest in public land management and climate change issues, and experience with or a desire to learn about Alaskan/Arctic ecosystems.

Complete job description available by request. Questions and applications can be directed to Dr. Wendy Loya, Ecologist, wendy_loya@tws.org.