POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Unit Leader - Ecologist; New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit The Cooperative Research Units Program of the U. S. Geological Survey is currently filling the position of Assistant Unit Leader - Ecologist at the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. This position is with the U. S. Geological Survey and is located at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The incumbent will be appointed to the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell at an academic ranking commensurate with experience. Qualification Requirements: Basic Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. Demonstrated Qualifications: 1. Ability to conduct applied ecological research in terrestrial and/or aquatic systems emphasizing landscape ecology with a focus on spatial and temporal responses of vertebrate populations and/or communities to environmental stressors using structured decision making and adaptive management where appropriate. Demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis and modeling, and the ability to work across taxonomic lines. 2. Ability to successfully interact or collaborate with university faculty, professional natural resource agencies, private land owners, non-government organizations, and professional organizations. 3. Ability to write research results suitable for publication in peer-refereed scientific/technical journals of regional, national or international scope. 4. Ability to participate in graduate-level, academic instruction and research programs. To Apply: The position is open for online application at <http://www.usajobs.gov/> http://www.usajobs.gov/, job announcement number ATL-2011-0109. The open period is from November 22, 2010 to December 22, 2010. For additional information, please contact: Bill Fisher, Unit Leader, New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; 607-255-2839, <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. Angela K. Fuller Assistant Leader and Assistant Professor U. S. Geological Survey New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Department of Natural Resources 209 Fernow Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-3001 Unit (607) 255-2839; Fax (607) 255-1895 Office (607) 255-2841 Email: [email protected]
