In collaboration with state (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) and federal (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) scientists and managers, two postdoctoral associates will inform science-based conservation planning for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative.
#1 Collaborative Natural Resource Management for Climate Change Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Overview: The Research Associate will: 1) collaborate with state, tribal and federal government entities across the Upper Midwest Great Lakes to identify options for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation strategies for climate change on conservation lands 2) will use survey methods and other analytical techniques to identify patterns in natural resource management across the region and 3) collaborate to develop a spatial component of the project- incorporating distribution and management actions/opportunities for a subset of species/management actions. As an applied research project, we anticipate publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals pertaining to natural resource management. Drs. Karl Martin (WI Department of Natural Resources) and William Karasov (UW-Madison) will oversee the project and provide scientific input. Dr. Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist (UW-Madison) will be the lead scientist and the project entails collaboration with four post-doctoral scientists currently working on natural resource/climate change issues at UW-Madison. The Research Associate will also work closely with the Wildlife and Forestry Working groups of The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI); WICCI is a statewide initiative to assess the potential impacts of climate change on key resource sectors and to develop adaptation strategies for management priorities (www.wicci.wisc.edu). WICCI connects more than 250 scientists and managers from state, federal and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to deliver science-based risk assessments to stakeholders, decision-makers, natural resource managers, and practitioners in the public and private sectors. Required education and experience: Ph.D. in conservation biology, natural resource management, sociology, or related field Expertise in natural resource management Experience working in close collaboration with natural resource managers Ability to communicate (oral and in print) research findings to multiple audiences (scientists, managers, general public) Knowledge of climate change impacts on ecosystems Must be able to travel within the Upper Midwestern U.S. Preferred knowledge, experience, and/or skills: familiarity with ecosystems of the Upper Great Lakes, economic or policy analysis, survey methods, GIS, knowledge of mitigation options in managed ecosystems Timeline: This is a renewable 1-year position. Funding for 2nd year is conditional on performance in year 1. The start date for this position is negotiable, but with a preference for a start in the near future. Salary and Benefits: Salary will begin at $40,000 per year plus benefits. To apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2010. To apply, email (as .pdf) cover letter, C.V., and unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, [email protected] #2 Upper Great Lakes Regional Vulnerability Assessment Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Overview: The Research Associate will: 1) collaborate with state, tribal and federal government entities across the Upper Midwest Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative to identify terrestrial animal and plant species for priority evaluation of the direct and indirect impacts of climate change 2) convene state and regional working groups to identify common management objectives and terrestrial species for priority evaluation and 3) will integrate regional climate projections and life history requirements to conduct a regional vulnerability assessment for the Upper Midwest Great Lakes. As an applied research project, we anticipate publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals pertaining to natural resource management; we also anticipate numerous opportunities to pursue research projects in fundamental ecology. Drs. Karl Martin (WI Department of Natural Resources) and William Karasov (UW-Madison) will oversee the project and provide scientific input. Dr. Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist (UW-Madison) will be the lead scientist and the project entails collaboration with four post-doctoral scientists currently working on natural resource/climate change issues at UW-Madison. The Research Associate will also work closely with the Wildlife and Forestry Working groups of The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI); WICCI is a statewide initiative to assess the potential impacts of climate change on key resource sectors and to develop adaptation strategies for management priorities (www.wicci.wisc.edu). WICCI connects more than 250 scientists and managers from state, federal and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to deliver science-based risk assessments to stakeholders, decision-makers, natural resource managers, and practitioners in the public and private sectors. Required education and experience: Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field Expertise in GIS and statistical analysis Expertise in data management Ability to communicate (oral and in print) research findings to multiple audiences (scientists, managers, general public) Knowledge of climate change impacts on ecosystems Preferred knowledge, experience, and/or skills: familiarity with ecosystems of the Upper Great Lakes, risk or vulnerability assessment, population analysis, analysis of weather-climate data, remote sensing Timeline: This is a renewable 1-year position. Funding for 2nd year is conditional on performance in year 1. The start date for this position is negotiable, but with a preference for a start in the near future. Salary and Benefits: Salary will begin at $40,000 per year plus benefits. To apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2010. To apply, email (as .pdf) cover letter, C.V., and unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, [email protected]
