Post Doctoral Research Associate in Conservation of Desert Fishes Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Division of Biology, Kansas State University
Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong quantitative skills for a collaborative project to develop a regional conservation plan and assess threats to desert fishes of the Lower Colorado River Basin USA at multiple spatial scales. The successful applicant will be co-advised by Dr. Craig Paukert (Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Kansas State University) and Dr. Julian Olden (School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington), and will work closely with fisheries biologists as part of the Desert Fishes Habitat Partnership of the National Fish Habitat Initiative. The goals of the project are to 1) prioritize the protection of native fishes by identifying areas of maximum taxonomic and functional diversity and representativeness at multiple spatial scales, 2) quantify the primary threats to achieving conservation goals, and how the magnitude of threats varies across spatial scales, and 3) assess the association between speciesÂ’ distributions, taxonomic and functional community composition, and threats at different spatial scales in order to forecast the future effects of environmental change. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, fisheries, or related field with a strong interest/experience in applying threat analyses to aid in conservation planning. Experience with landscape-level analysis, geographic information systems, and statistics is preferred. Priority will be given to applicants with strong quantitative and communication skills, demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and proven record of successful interactions with multiple stakeholder groups. Location: The position will be located within the Division of Biology at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas; with semi-annual trips to the University of Washington, Seattle, to interact with the co PI (Julian Olden). Salary: $40,000 annually plus benefits; funded for at least 2 years contingent of annual allocations. Start date: Summer (preferred) or Fall 2009 Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest and experience, curriculum vitae, copies of publications, and contact information for at least three references to: Craig Paukert (785-532-6522) at [email protected] and Julian Olden at [email protected]. Screening of applicants will begin May 1 2009 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required. More information can be found at: Craig Paukert http://www.k-state.edu/fisheries/ Julian Olden http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/ Kansas State University Biology: http://www.ksu.edu/biology/ National Fish Habitat Initiative: http://fishhabitat.org/ Lower Colorado River Aquatic GAP project: http://www.lcrgap.org/index.htm
