Position Summary: We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help bring new high-level quantitative tools to the challenges of wildlife conservation. This position is available in the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center (www.bcqwc.org<http://www.bcqwc.org>) of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. The position will offer opportunities to build leadership skills as coordinator of a team of biologists from more than a dozen state agencies, teaching skills at the undergraduate and graduate level, and research capabilities in quantitative ecology. Specific duties will include using statistical models to investigate population dynamics of wildlife on geographic scales from local to landscape levels toward a better understanding of the interaction of land-use, weather, and harvest as influences on sustainability of wildlife populations.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD degree in wildlife, ecology, biometrics, or related field. Strongest candidates will have excellent quantitative and communication skills, leadership abilities, and experience working with government wildlife conservation agencies. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in publication commensurate with time since degree. Salary: $50,000 – $56,000 per year with benefits. The position is a two-year appointment with an additional year of support contingent on performance. Closing Date: Open until filled. Review of applications begins on March 15, 2017. Desired Start Date: July 15, 2017. Applications: All applicants must apply via www.jobs.msu.edu<http://www.jobs.msu.edu>, Posting #4870. Please submit your CV, a letter of intent, reprint of a recent paper, and a list of three references. Questions about the posting can be directed to the QWC Research Administrator, Dr. Rose Stewart (stewa...@msu.edu<mailto:stewa...@msu.edu>). For more information about the position, contact Dr. William Porter (port...@msu.edu<mailto:port...@msu.edu>).
