REVISED -- Post-Doctoral Fellow - application period extended

at U.S.G.S. Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Auburn University

Website:
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/alcfwru/

Location:
Auburn, AL or Laurel, MD

Duration:
18 months

Job Type:
Post-doc

Job Description:
The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop system models and decision support tools to integrate habitat and population management for continental American Black Duck populations. This is an 18 month, limited term non-tenure track position and is funded from external sources. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Success of this project will result in the development of a framework for using Adaptive Management (AM) to manage Black duck populations and their habitats to improve hunting opportunity and achieve predetermined continental population goals. This position will focus on developing methods to reduce ecological uncertainty through data analyses, parameter estimation, and developing an adaptive management framework with competing system models. The project may involve mark recapture estimation of demographic rates and dynamic programming to find optimal policy recommendations. The position will work closely with the science coordinator of the Black Duck Joint Venture and with quantitative ecologists at Patuxent wildlife research center to ensure that research products meet the needs of Fish and Wildlife Partners.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should provide a formal letter of application, a complete biographical resume, transcripts, and the names of four references (name, address, phone number, and email addresses) who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. This information should be sent to Pam Beasley, Executive Coordinator, Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive Auburn, AL 36849-5418. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Conor McGowan, Assistant Unit Leader, cpm0014@auburn.edu Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of application materials will begin October 1, 2011, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. *

Qualifications:
The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics or a related field. Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience and abilities in the 3 primary areas of quantitative expertise used in adaptive management: modeling, estimation, and optimization. The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic. The candidate selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment; excellent communication skills required.

Number of Openings:
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