Ad Title:Invasive Species Economist Location: Blacksburg, Virginia | Virginia Tech Post Date: 09/11/25 State: VA Website:visit our website... Description: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Science (COS) at Virginia Tech are inviting applications for a 9-month (academic year) research and teaching position at the (Senior) Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in applied economics with a focus on invasive and other harmful species. This broadly encompasses any species that pose threats to terrestrial and / or aquatic ecosystems, impact markets, economic decision-making and outcomes. The academic home for this position will be either the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (in CALS), or the Department of Economics (in COS). The position also carries expectations for funding summer activities through external grants, teaching, or other mechanisms. The successful candidate will have proficiency in theoretical, analytical, and quantitative tools and methods to tackle complex problems as part of a campus-wide invasive species cluster hire. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
The individual will be a core member of Virginia Tech’s Invasive Species Collaborative (https://invasivespeciesvt.org/). This newly funded Destination Area (DA) is a university-wide initiative fostering growth in transdisciplinary research to develop solutions to a complex global problem of invasive / harmful species that directly or indirectly impacts the lives or livelihoods of people, and cause substantial losses to the global economy. The position is part of a cluster hire that includes faculty in environmental law and public policy, technology development, environmental data science, global change interactions, genomics, and invasive species-focused extension. The successful candidate is expected to leverage the expertise of the Invasive Species DA community at Virginia Tech and engage in team science with associated faculty. The individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a center of excellence focusing on invasive species science, technology, management, outreach, and policy. more info...
Ad Title:Mohonk Preserve is seeking an Applied Forest Ecologist Location: New Paltz, NY Post Date: 08/19/25 Contact: Megan Napoli City: New Paltz State: NY Email:research@mohonkpreserve.org Website:visit our website... Description: Who We Are
Located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, Mohonk Preserve is New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve. We manage over 8,200 acres of mountain cliffs, forests, fields and streams through four integrated programs – Conservation, Education, Stewardship, and Visitor Experience – and welcome over 300,000 members and visitors each year who come to hike, run, rock climb, boulder, bike, enjoy winter recreation and experience nature.
Based in a vibrant university community, Mohonk Preserve offers a great working environment in one of New York’s greenest counties, with all-season recreation, access to Preserve lands, a dynamic, committed team of conservation professionals and long legacy of conducting ecological research and environmental education. The Preserve is also the “Home of the Gunks,” one of America’s premier rock-climbing destinations.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to protect the northern Shawangunk Ridge and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. Mohonk Preserve supports thriving and resilient natural environments that are welcoming to all who explore, play and work here, and those who seek peace, wellbeing and inspiration amid its lands. To read more about our Vision and learn more about the Preserve visit https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/.
Our Core Values
• Teamwork: We trust each other and value collaboration and accountability.
• Transparency: We are clear, honest and ethical in our decision-making and communications.
• Belonging: We welcome everyone and treat all with respect and compassion.
• Exploration: We value curiosity, education and innovation as pathways to learning and growth.
• Stewardship: We are committed to responsibly stewarding Mohonk Preserve in service to the land and the community.
About the Position:
As a core member of the Conservation Science team of the Conservation & Community Education department, the Applied Forest Ecologist is responsible for developing and implementing ecological research, and decision-support tools to enhance the management of forest lands so they can be sustainable and resilient in a changing world. This position requires an understanding of how forests work and how it intersects with applied knowledge linked to forest management and assessment. The Applied Forest Ecologist will work with land managers and practitioners, within and external to the Preserve, to produce data-driven science that informs, improves and expands land management decision making. The Applied Forest Ecologist reports to the Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research.
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations – see Job Description for full details:
• Evaluate the impacts of multiple climate change drivers on forest communities to inform landscape conservation and the creation and implementation of management plans
• Design and implement ecological research and monitoring projects, ensuring scientifically valid methodologies for evaluating forest stand improvement, invasive species management, and ecological and/or human impacts on the land
• Contribute applied ecological knowledge and recommended practices towards community science efforts
• Support the Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research in the collection of ecological data for the Preserve’s broader monitoring projects
• Provide creative and data-informed content and expertise for new grant proposals, and aid in other Development efforts to support Mohonk Preserve’s Conservation and Community Education initiatives
• Serve as the program administrator for Mohonk Preserve\'s hunting-based Deer Management Program
• Serve as the primary contact for external contractors enacting forest management plans
• Supervise and mentor seasonal field technicians and interns
Total Rewards Package:
This is a permanent, full-time position with a generous benefits package including health insurance (with substantial employer contribution toward premium), retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off.
• Salary: $61,000 - $65,000
• Mohonk Preserve membership for the duration of the position
• Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort
Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including length of employment.
Location:
Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. This position will be based out of the Preserve’s Daniel Smiley Research Center (DSRC) on the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with supervisor. Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.
How to Apply:
Email your resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities and 3 professional references (include phone and email) to: research@mohonkpreserve.org with the subject line “Applied Forest Ecologist application.”
No phone calls please. This position will be open until it is filled. Anticipated start date for this position is mid-October 2025.
