The Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow beginning mid-January to conduct research on the potential impacts of climate change on wildlife habitat. Research efforts will review the literature on the underlying mechanisms leading to habitat responses to climate change; evaluate the vulnerability of terrestrial vertebrate habitat to climate change at the national level; identify habitat sensitivity within three case study states; and for those states, evaluate the management actions proposed in Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies to address climate change. Evaluation of state proposed management actions will be based on comparisons to the literature and the habitat vulnerability evaluated empirically. This is a 12-month position with extension contingent upon funding availability. A PhD in wildlife ecology with emphasis in terrestrial vertebrate ecology is required (Masters considered with exceptional experience). Experience in climate change impacts on habitat viewed favorably. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact Linda Joyce ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Curt Flather ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) to express an interest in the position or for more details.
Linda Joyce Research Project Leader Sustaining Alpine and Forest Ecosystems under Atmospheric and Terrestrial Disturbances Rocky Mountain Research Station 240 West Prospect Fort Collins, CO 80526 Phone: 970-498-2560
