NEON scientist: a new career choice in ecology

SanClements and Thibault offer insights about the career as scientist at National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). In today's scientific landscape there are numerous invaluable networks, these include Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network, the AmeriFlux Network, the NEON, the National Critical Zone Observatory Program, and the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network. These networks are critical to furthering our understanding of mechanistic site-based ecological principles, monitoring fluxes across the landscape, interpreting interactions between environmental change and agricultural practices, and more. For aspiring scientists, a position as one of our more than 200 seasonal field ecologists is not only an excellent summer employment opportunity but also the equivalent of an intensive course in field ecology methods.