RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
OPENING: 15 May August 2006 CLOSING: 15 June 2006 or until filled PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The position will continue development and evaluation of current modeling studies on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer. Modeling will incorporate deer demographics, CWD transmission and disease stage progression, deer harvest, temporal changes in disease, and deer dynamics. Modeling work will incorporate deterministic and stochastic elements, consider rates and/or routes of disease transmission, evaluate alternative strategies for CWD management, and will integrate closely with spatial modeling of CWD. The Research Associate works in close collaboration and coordination with WDNR staff, other CWD researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and other state or federal agencies. The Research Associate works in close collaboration with the Wisconsin Interagency Health and Science Team to provided scientific advice and technical assistance on CWD management programs. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology, Biology, Zoology, Ecology or related discipline with strong biological emphasis and modeling experience in disease epidemiology and/or population dynamics. Knowledge and experience in epidemiology, demographic and spatial modeling, and statistical analysis strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience in Matlab (or similar system) is required. A strong independent work ethic, good verbal and written communication ability, ability to work independently and as part of a research team, demonstrated record of publication, and good interpersonal skills. SALARY: $30,000 - $35,000/year depending on qualifications, plus benefits, for a 12 month appointment. START DATE: 1 August 2006 or as soon thereafter as possible. APPLICATIONS: Candidates should send a formal letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and 3 references to: Michael D. Samuel, Department of Wildlife Ecology, 204 Russell Lab, 1630 Linden Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706. Michael D. Samuel Wisconsin Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit 204 Russell Labs 1630 Linden Drive University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 Phone: (608) 263-6882 Fax: (608) 262-6099 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
