[LTER-luq] Fwd: Job Op- Lead Soil Scientist-Nature Conservancy

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From: Forsoils [mailto:forsoils-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Brian Strahm
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JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Nature Conservancy has announced a new "Lead Soil Scientist" position and is seeking qualified applicants with PhD and minimum 10 years of experience
Essential Functions: The Lead Scientist will offer technical and science strategic leadership for the Conservancy's Global Lands program on issues of improved crop and rangeland management including soil management , agriculture-soil-climate interactions, sustainable intensification, climate-smart agriculture, multi-functional landscapes, and food systems analysis and planning.  S/he will drive efforts to establish TNC as a global leader in the application of soil sciences to conservation challenges including the global climate challenge. S/he conducts original research, publishes findings and communicates to diverse audiences to add to the evidence base for conservation strategies in support of TNC organizational goals.  The Lead Scientist will be an active collaborator with the Science Cabinet in the Office of the Chief Scientist.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in related scientific field (including soil microbiology, agronomy, biogeochemistry, climatology, pedology, edaphology, rangeland management), plus 10 years related experience in the design, execution and communication of use-inspired soil science. Evidence of leadership skills, experience with networking in the scientific community, extensive record of publications in top-notch peer-reviewed scientific journals, experience translating science for diverse audiences.

For more information and to apply visit www.nature.org/careers<http://www.nature.org/careers> and search position 44032 under "keywords". Submit resume and cover letter as one document. Application deadline is May 8, 2016.  For more information contact Kelley Morsman, Executive Recruiter, at kmorsman at tnc.org<mailto:kmorsman at tnc.org>.

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