Conservation Ecologist

Conservation Ecologist

Organization:

Field Museum (The) [more info]

Salary:

62,000-70,000 Duties and

Responsibilities:

Provide ecological and taxonomic expertise to Action Center conservation efforts. Lead initiatives within the Chicago program with an interdisciplinary team that includes ecologists, social scientists, and educators. Collaborate as a lead scientist in the Chicago region including planning, fieldwork, and technical reporting to establish and sustain conservation that benefits local communities. Manage key relationships with partners and help establish new partnerships that advance our conservation and well-being goals. Work closely with Action Center staff and partners to synthesize insights and outcomes across particular experiences and generate understanding to leverage results at larger landscape scales. Support the monitoring, evaluation, and iterative improvement of the program. Contribute to grant proposals, technical reports, and other materials for dissemination, including peer-reviewed publications, that support the creation or management of conservation landscapes. Support the creation of conservation tools and training opportunities for conservation professionals, scientists, and other stakeholders. Integrate ecological expertise into the development of long-term conservation strategies in collaboration with other Action Center scientists and partners, identifying and implementing opportunities to expand conservation programming and funding.

Qualifications:

Required Advanced degree in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife science, or related conservation science field Minimum 4 years of experience in applied conservation science, including fieldwork and project implementation Demonstrated experience working in the Chicago region or a similar large metropolitan ecosystem where conservation occurs across an urban-natural mosaic and at corridor/landscape scales. Experience managing projects and competent working both independently and in a team Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills: able to structure ideas clearly and to communicate them in English to a wide range of audiences Proficiency with digital work platforms such as MS Office and Google Workspace Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience receiving input from local communities to shape their research. Fluency in Spanish Experience working with diverse partners and stakeholders

Teen Opportunity:

No How to

Apply:

Apply at:fieldmuseum.org/careers Include Resume, Cover Letter and a minimum of three professional references.

Address:

1400 DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605

Categories:

Data/Technology, Environmental/Biological Science, Research

Type:

Full-Time Job

Timeframe:

Year Round

Contact:

Doug Stotz (

Posted:

5/26/26)