Loading... Rangeland Ecologist Save Job University of Nevada Reno Reno, Nevada LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Job Type Permanent Salary Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits Excellent retirement plan and comprehensive employee benefits. Deadline Sep 25, 2026 Min. Experience 2 - 4 years Save Job LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Join the UNR Rangeland Ecology Lab as a full-time Rangeland Ecologist, supporting ongoing rangeland and restoration ecology research under Principal Investigator Lucas Phipps, Ph.D. This position offers hands-on field science, co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications, and the chance to grow your career while working on Nevada's beautiful high desert landscapes. The Rangeland Ecologist assists with field set-up of experimental studies for multi-disciplinary rangeland ecology research and collects data and samples from those studies. Projects may include monitoring and restoration of Great Basin rangelands, disturbance ecology, landscape ecological modeling, targeted grazing, post-fire rehabilitation, and riparian ecology and restoration research. The position reports to the Principal Investigator within the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary, and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS). Key Responsibilities Collect statistical data and samples; maintain field databases and records Set up experimental studies for multi-disciplinary rangeland ecology research projects Assist with additional data collection, including supporting experiments and studies Conduct statistical analysis of research data Write annual reports for the Principal Investigator Co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts with the Principal Investigator Utilize ArcGIS and R statistical software for landscape-scale modeling Qualifications Related Experience Background in rangeland ecology and management, environmental science, natural resource science, plant ecology, or a related field Experience with field sampling in remote locations, plant identification, and transect methods for vegetation and soils. Data management experience and organization is strongly desired Certification & Licensure Valid Nevada State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within the required time period, to drive a State vehicle Knowledge & Skills Plant and soil sampling, collection techniques, and lab analysis methods Taxonomy and identification of Great Basin and vegetation Familiarity with state-and-transition models Proficiency with DIMA, Excel, Access, Word, and Visio Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Basic first aid How To Apply Please email Resume and Statement of Interest/ Coverletter to: Lucas Phipps, Ph.D. lphipps@unr.edu In subject title, Please put "Rangeland Ecologist Position" Please use the Statement of Interest or Coverletter (choose one, not both) to convey your WHY in applying to this position. Please do not include AI slop about "dynamic teams in fast paced environments" or similar. I'm looking for human ecologists for a fantastic position, and I want to know why you would want to spend your time working in this type of research. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Botany , Ecology Tags Soil Science Loading...