We are recruiting for a full-time Post-doctoral position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). This is a 1-year position, from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary will begin at $40,000 per year. Start date is negotiable.
Description: This position serves to develop outreach and education materials based on the WICCI wildlife report on climate change and natural resources as part of the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI). WICCI is a collaboration among scientists at the University of Wisconsin campuses, the Wisconsin DNR, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, and several Nongovernmental Organizations to prepare for the impacts of climate change in Wisconsin. Information on WICCI can be found at http://wicci.wisc.edu/index.htm Responsibilities: The Research Associate is responsible for: - updating and publishing the risk assessment of climate change to Wisconsins wildlife resources as a web publication with the Wisconsin DNR - develop outreach materials for managers and other stakeholders based on that report - develop an education/outreach module on climate change and adaptation for natural -resource managers in Wisconsin - provide general support for the WICCI wildlife group Other projects may include working with the WDNR Bureau of Endangered Resources to integrate climate change into the State Wildlife Action Plan. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to collaborate on grant proposals related to climate change. The Research Associate will interact with a team of professionals in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (i.e., Assistant Scientists, professors) (one of whom will be the direct supervisor) and the co-leaders of the WICCI Wildlife Working Group. Knowledge and experience required: - Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, natural resources management, or related field required, - demonstrated interest in education and outreach, - knowledge of climate change literature desired, - proven oral and written communication skills Closing Date: May 23, 2011 (to ensure consideration) Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts of graduate academic record, and contact information for three references (preference is via e-mail) to: Christine A. Ribic Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706-1598 e-mail: [email protected]
