The State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF; www.esf.edu) in Syracuse invites applications for 12-month Post-doctoral Scholar in Environmental and Forest Biology focused on wildlife populations, Amazonian indigenous people, and cultural change.
*Responsibilities:* The successful candidate will contribute to an NSF-funded project by analyzing wildlife survey data collected by the Makushi and Wapichana people in Southern Guyana. Duties will focus on manuscript preparation based on statistical analysis of an extensive wildlife transect survey dataset collected over 2 years around 28 villages throughout southern Guyana. Opportunities to develop independent research projects using data generated by the project are encouraged. *Qualifications:* A PhD with a background in ecology/evolution/conservation biology/wildlife science, demonstrated interest in the broader questions that link wildlife conservation to social studies in tropical systems and a proven publication record especially in analysis of wildlife survey data (primarily distance sampling and occupancy modeling). *Employment Conditions:* The starting date is negotiable between March and June 2010. We will offer a competitive salary commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate. *To Apply:* Please send a single PDF file containing letter of application with statement of interest, CV and two letters of reference to James Gibbs ( [email protected]) with a copy to Jose Fragoso ([email protected]). For full consideration, apply by March 1, 2009. The position will remain open until filled. *SUNY-ESF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer*
