The School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for 1 post-doctoral research associate position.
Natural resource managers need to balance economic, social, cultural, and ecological requirements in their day-to-day decision making. Despite massive investment in habitat restoration (1.2 million acres in Nebraska, $1.4 billion/year nationwide), regional estimates of many wildlife populations continue to show declines. The critical gap in the current research is connecting regional population indices with changes in land use in order to reconcile small scale benefits with large scale trends, document the efficacy of past decision making and guide future land enrollment decisions. The post-doctoral research associate shall assist SNR faculty Dr. Andrew Tyre ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and Dr. Larkin Powell ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) on a project to predict responses of game and non-game bird populations to of historical land use change using existing survey data. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in one or more of the following specific areas: remote sensing or GIS (Arc/GIS/IMS mapping especially helpful), statistical modelling, or population ecology. The successful applicants should have excellent computer skills including familiarity with R/S statistical programming language, demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Good understanding of statistics and statistical techniques such as Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Bayesian Hierarchical Models would be useful. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UNL offers a benefits package that makes available group life, health, disability insurance, and family coverage programs at minimal cost to the employee; excellent vacation and sick leave plans; and staff and dependent tuition remission. The position is funded for 12 months. To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu, select Search Job Openings, enter Requisition Number 070524, and Apply for this Posting. You will be asked to complete the faculty/administrative form and will be required to attach three documents: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and references, which must include name, address, phone number, and e-mail address for three references. Review of applications will begin August 10, 2007, and continue until successful candidates are identified or the search is closed. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Ann Fiedler at (402) 472-6707 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Drew Tyre School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln 416 Hardin Hall, East Campus Lincoln, NE 68583-0974 phone: +1 402 472 4054 fax: +1 402 472 2946 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://snr.unl.edu/tyre
