Research Associate Position in Disease Ecology The Bozeman Disease Ecology Lab​ (http://bzndiseaselab.org/)​ is currently seeking a research associate to support multiple projects on the dynamics of infectious diseases and the ecology of bats.​The research associate will be responsible for acquiring, organizing, and processing data for two major projects: 1) data on pathogens emerging from wildlife into humans to parameterize models of spillover (including bat viruses and avian influenza); and 2) data on western bats and their habitats to assess susceptibility to white-nose syndrome (WNS).​ ​​​ The successful candidate will support a team of postdocs, senior research personnel, and faculty members working on mechanistic models of pathogen spillover and ecological niche models for western bat species under current and future climate conditions. ​ The full job description is posted on the Montana State website (https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/8017). ​Primary duties will include: ​data​ ​ wrangling and organization​; communicating with scientists, agencies, and institutions to access databases containing information on bat ecology and pathogen spillover; ​developing data sharing agreements as needed; maintaining a database, overseeing quality control​, and performing various tasks relating to science management and leadership. Required qualifications: · Master's degree in ecology, biology, zoology, statistics, epidemiology, or a related field​,​ or ​we will consider ​someone with a B.S. and multiple years of relevant research experience​; · previous experience collecting and managing large datasets from multiple sources​; · experience with databases and R programming​;​ · basic data analysis and visualization skills · demonstrated proficiency in GIS​ · demonstrated attention to detail · experience working with volunteers or overseeing technicians Deadline: March 20th 2017
Please apply through the Montana State University website (https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/8017) to upload a CV and a cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications. For further questions, please email [email protected].
