San Francisco Estuary Institute Seeks Positions for Urban Nature Lab

Posted on October 15, 2021
San Francisco Estuary Institute Seeks Positions for Urban Nature Lab
Position Title                                                                                                                                     506017_1634319370659_SFEILogoSquare
Applied Ecologist (Associate Environmental Scientist/Environmental Scientist)
Applied Ecologist (Environmental Analyst) 
Landscape Designer (Associate Environmental Scientist I or II)
 
 
 
Job Description 
We conduct original research, such as recent papers on the role of cities in regional ecosystems and the relationship between nature access and Covid rates, and synthesize urban ecology science into practical planning guidance such as the popular Making Nature’s City report
SFEI is seeking several talented individuals to join our growing Urban Nature Lab (UNL). The UNL is a team of scientists and designers who collaborate with practitioners and researchers to guide innovative, ecologically-based urban planning and design.
 
We conduct original research, such as recent papers on the role of cities in regional ecosystems and the relationship between nature access and Covid rates, and synthesize urban ecology science into practical planning guidance such as the popular Making Nature’s City report. We work directly with Bay Area cities to advance local ecologically-based urban greening efforts, and internationally through collaborations with the Google Ecology Program and the IUCN Urban Nature Alliance.
 
We anticipate hiring; 
  • an experienced and an early-career ecologist
  • a landscape designer 
  • and a project manager/ecologist 
although the exact mix will depend on applicants. Descriptions for each position are listed below please use the single application form and select the position that most closely fits your background.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About SFEI

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) provides independent science to assess and improve the health of the waters, wetlands, and wildlife, in rural and urban landscapes of San Francisco Bay, the California Delta, and beyond. SFEI’s 70 scientists and experts deliver data, technology, and tools that empower government, civic and business leaders to create cost-effective solutions for complex environmental issues--from cleaner water and sustainable communities to climate change.  

SFEI is committed to building a culturally diverse staff, and we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color and other groups commonly under-represented in environmental science.
San Francisco Estuary Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer

At SFEI, we celebrate the diversity of our staff and the places we serve, and believe that diversity is a strength. We are committed to growing together and creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and people with other identities commonly under-represented in environmental science.

San Francisco Estuary Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, family or parental status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Information

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact Linda Russio at 510-746-7355 or linda@sfei.org.

For more information on our mission, values, programs, and staff, visit the San Francisco Estuary Institute website www.sfei.org.  

Please note that SFEI cannot sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B) to fill this position.