The Barber Sensory Ecology Lab at Boise State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead efforts on an NSF-funded project to examine the role of natural soundscapes in structuring animal communities. The postdoc will collaborate with and help mentor a PhD student, MS students and several undergraduate researchers with an aim to parse out the occurrence of, and mechanism behind, community structuring by the acoustical environment. We will employ observational and manipulative approaches (playback of river noise on the landscape scale) to determine the relative strength of direct and indirect mechanisms in structuring bat and bird communities. Field sites have already been identified in the Pioneer Mountains near Sun Valley, ID and a full season of preliminary data collection has been conducted. Soundscape manipulation will begin this upcoming summer.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to participate in fieldwork and to lead analytical efforts. We seek a scholar with strong quantitative modeling skills and, ideally, previous experience with large data sets in community ecology although all interested researchers will be considered. The position offers a competitive salary (for potentially 2+ years) and benefits and is based in Boise, Idaho, home to outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. Demonstrated independent research ability via first author publications is required as is either a PhD in hand or verification from your major advisor that the PhD will be completed by the start date. Start date is flexible, but ideally no later than May 2017. To inquire about this position email [email protected] with a cover letter and CV. Formal applications will be routed through the BSU HR system. -- Jesse R. Barber Associate Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences Boise State University Boise, ID 83725-1515 Office: 208-426-3202
