Post-Doctoral Fellowship Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321
Responsibilities: The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Tech is accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate. Research will focus on the effects of pollution on metamorphic and terrestrial lifestages of amphibians with complex lifecycles. The position will involve field and laboratory assessments of physiological and fitness-related effects. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, implementation, analysis, and presentation of results from large ecological experiments. The incumbent will be expected to submit manuscripts based on the research to peer-reviewed journals and to write grant proposals for additional research support. The incumbent will also be responsible for mentoring current graduate students in the lab and enhancing their current research projects through collaboration. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications include a Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, or related field; a strong background in herpetology and quantitative ecology; proficiency at identifying herpetofauna of the eastern U.S.; experience with inventory and monitoring methods for herpetofauna including mark-recapture techniques and experience with Program Mark; experience using an information theoretric approach to data analysis including use of AIC; excellent writing skills and an exemplary publication record; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; ability to work under limited supervision. Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is grant-funded for a period of one year and is renewable for another year based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Apply online www.jobs.vt.edu, refer to posting #080379 Contact for more information: Tara Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED], Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321), Blacksburg, VA 24061, or William Hopkins at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity.
