A Smithsonian Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to assist in the development of the Atlas of Migratory Connectivity for North American Birds. This will involve the analysis of select North American bird species from the 90-year band encounter database housed at the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory. The research will involve the use and development of mark-recapture models to estimate migratory connectivity.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in ecology or related wildlife field, knowledge of migratory birds, solid understanding and capabilities in GIS and a demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods such as mark-recapture analyses and maximum likelihood estimation. We seek candidates who work well in a collaborative setting and have excellent communication and writing skills. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center in Washington, DC and be mentored by Peter Marra (SI) and Andy Royle (USGS). This two-year appointment starts as soon as a suitable candidate is found and includes a stipend of $47,000/year plus a $3,000 annual health insurance reimbursement. This position is part of the Migratory Connectivity Project (http://migratoryconnectivityproject.org/). The postdoc will have the opportunity to become involved with aspects of this larger initiative. Review of applicants will begin on 15 September 2011 and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information and to apply, visit: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/migratory-connectivity-atlas-postdoc.cfm.
