University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences Academic Vacancy ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST - #4799 Wyoming Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
Associate Research Scientist Employer: University of Wyoming Location: Laramie, WY Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, range $45,000-55,000, with University benefits package. Contact: Wayne Hubert, Leader, or Matthew Kauffman, Assistant Leader for Wildlife, Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Phone 307- 766-5415. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keywords: Wildlife Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist, Conservation Biologist Description: Applications are invited for a Research Scientist with the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming. This is a 12-month position with initial funding for 2 years. The position is renewable on an annual basis for 5-10 years contingent on availablility of funding. The individual will serve as co- principal investigor of research projects and co-advisor of graduate students focusing on management and conservation of sensitive terrestrial vertebrate species of the sagebrush biome and other habitats in Wyoming. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in the administration of the cooperative unit and outreach service activities. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in wildlife ecology, conservation biology, or closely related field. Qualified candidates should have demonstrated experience conducting and publishing research in wildlife ecology, preferably with birds and/or small mammals. Experience with quantitative analysis of species-habitat relationships, demography, population grwoth, and landscape-spatial analyses is desired. Demonstrated ability to supervise research projects, advise graduates students, and obtain extramural funding is desired. Candidates must have a willingness to develop research on wildlife species of the sagebrush biome. Preference will be given to candidates with a desire to conduct research grounded in ecological theory with relevance to the management of Wyoming's most sensitive wildlife species. Capability to organize and conduct research in remote field settings is essential. Appropriate publication of research results is expected. Please send CV and contact information for references via email to Wayne Hubert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Opening date: July 15, 2007 Closing date: September 1, 2007
