Post-doctoral Ecologist The Wildlife and Terrestrial Ecosystems Program of US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station in Bozeman, Montana is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral ecologist. The position starts in January 2009 and is guaranteed for one year with the potential for up to 3 additional years depending on funding.
Job description: Much of the work will be done in close collaboration with faculty and students at Montana State University. The position will be responsible for the data management and analysis of large-scale studies of forest management practices such as prescribed fire and salvage logging on wildlife populations (mainly birds). Other duties include developing and providing guidance to National Forests on monitoring protocols for the presence/absence or abundance of focal species. Duties also include working closely with RMRS and MSU scientists on statistical analyses of nest survival and bird density, manuscript preparation and publication, oral presentations at workshops and scientific meetings, development of study designs, and supervision of field operations for new research. Qualifications: The applicant should have: (1) a Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife, biostatistics or a related field within the last 4 years; (2) excellent quantitative skills; (3) a track record of publishing in peer- reviewed journals; and (4) strong motivation to work independently as well as in a team. The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in use and application of cutting-edge analysis methods for data related to species’ demography and habitat relationships. The applicant must have experience supervising field crews to collect data according to established protocols. The duties require some travel, the ability to publish research findings in a variety of formats ranging from peer-reviewed professional journals to non-technical bulletins, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with professional colleagues and land managers, the ability to conduct field work, and supervise field crews. Interest/experience with songbird monitoring or cavity-nesting bird studies is helpful. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Successful applicant will be an employee of Rocky Mountain Research Station with fringe benefits. The Rocky Mountain Research Station is committed to developing a skilled work force that is diverse in disciplinary training, gender, age, and cultural, racial and ethnic origin. Salary range is $54,000 - $65,000 (GS-11/12). Send CV, cover letter, and copies of 3 publications to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by mid-November. Include brief statements in your cover letter describing your experience with different types of statistical analyses. For more information about the research see Website: http://www.rmrs.nau.edu/wildlife/birdsnburns/
