- Location
- NW Chicago subburbs, Illinois
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Research Arborist
The Morton Arboretum invites nominations and applications for a full-time Arboriculture Researcher, to conduct applied research and green industry outreach focused on the care and management of urban trees.
The Arboriculture Scientist will establish an internationally recognized arboriculture research program. Research topics may include tree risk assessment, biomechanics, plant health care, stress management, pruning responses, wound reaction, nutrition, and/or related subjects. Expectations include publishing in scientific, professional, and popular journals; obtaining extramural funding sufficient to support a high level of productivity; interacting with green industry professionals; supervising the Plant Health Care program; contributing toward management of Arboretum landscape trees; and collaborating with other scientists within and outside of the Arboretum. The Arboriculture Scientist will work especially closely with Arboretum researchers in plant pathology, entomology, root system biology, soil science, plant improvement and urban forestry. Academic teaching, advising, and adjunct faculty status opportunities are available at area universities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in arboriculture, urban forestry, or related area; familiarity with regional challenges to urban trees and their management, and a demonstrated ability to communicate with industry professionals and other scientists; strong background in experimental design and statistical analytical methods and software; International Society of Arboriculture certification and experience in the tree care industry are highly desired.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and related interests and experience, and contact information for three references to: The Morton Arboretum, Human Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 or jobs@mortonarb.org. For further information or to nominate candidates, please contact Dr. Gary Watson, Head of Research, at 630-719-2415 or gwatson@mortonarb.org.
The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre public botanical garden, featuring one of the world’s most diverse collections of woody plants, over 900 acres of natural areas, a comprehensive research library, modern laboratories and herbarium, and outreach education for professional and public audiences. Research at the Arboretum has focused throughout its 85-year history on finding practical solutions to the challenges of maintaining healthy natural areas and developed landscapes, and on communicating results to the research community, practicing professionals and the general public. See www.mortonarb.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Research Arborist
The Morton Arboretum invites nominations and applications for a full-time Arboriculture Researcher, to conduct applied research and green industry outreach focused on the care and management of urban trees.
The Arboriculture Scientist will establish an internationally recognized arboriculture research program. Research topics may include tree risk assessment, biomechanics, plant health care, stress management, pruning responses, wound reaction, nutrition, and/or related subjects. Expectations include publishing in scientific, professional, and popular journals; obtaining extramural funding sufficient to support a high level of productivity; interacting with green industry professionals; supervising the Plant Health Care program; contributing toward management of Arboretum landscape trees; and collaborating with other scientists within and outside of the Arboretum. The Arboriculture Scientist will work especially closely with Arboretum researchers in plant pathology, entomology, root system biology, soil science, plant improvement and urban forestry. Academic teaching, advising, and adjunct faculty status opportunities are available at area universities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in arboriculture, urban forestry, or related area; familiarity with regional challenges to urban trees and their management, and a demonstrated ability to communicate with industry professionals and other scientists; strong background in experimental design and statistical analytical methods and software; International Society of Arboriculture certification and experience in the tree care industry are highly desired.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and related interests and experience, and contact information for three references to: The Morton Arboretum, Human Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 or jobs@mortonarb.org. For further information or to nominate candidates, please contact Dr. Gary Watson, Head of Research, at 630-719-2415 or gwatson@mortonarb.org.
The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre public botanical garden, featuring one of the world’s most diverse collections of woody plants, over 900 acres of natural areas, a comprehensive research library, modern laboratories and herbarium, and outreach education for professional and public audiences. Research at the Arboretum has focused throughout its 85-year history on finding practical solutions to the challenges of maintaining healthy natural areas and developed landscapes, and on communicating results to the research community, practicing professionals and the general public. See www.mortonarb.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.
