Post Doctoral Research Associate in Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management
Please address questions directly to: Dr. Brian Todd ([email protected]) Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology UC Davis Davis, California Position length: Upon filled through December 1, 2012 Start date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found Position summary The Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis is seeking a motivated candidate to fill a postdoctoral position to assist in the review and synthesis of conservation and management issues affecting California’s native reptile and amphibian species. The incumbent will work closely with the lead PI and biologists in the California Department of Fish and Game to prepare a prospective overview that addresses current and anticipated management needs for reptile and amphibian species in California in the coming decades. The incumbent will also help coordinate a review and evaluation of the existing regulatory/management framework that is currently used to manage these species in the state of California. There will be opportunities to identify new insights into policy successes and improvements as well as well as to publish the results of this work. Duties Primary responsibilities will include: 1. Managing a review and synthesis of current literature focused on the ecology, biology, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians native to California; 2. Coordinate information gathering activities and facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholders, including members of the public, industry and hobbyist groups, state and federal agency biologists, land managers, academic biologists, and others who have knowledge and interest in the management of reptiles and amphibians of California. 3. Based on (1) and (2) above, support the efforts of the PI and California Department of Fish and Game to develop a strategic plan to identify key goals and conservation issues for species of concern and more common taxa, as well as options for achieving these goals. Qualifications 1. PhD in relevant discipline, including but not limited to, Ecology, Biology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or Policy, Wildlife Biology or Management, or Natural Resource Management. 2. Demonstrated record of writing and/or publishing of manuscripts and reports and a desire to continue doing so. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and collegially with diverse stake-holders. 4. Experience synthesizing and managing large projects. 5. Knowledge or familiarity with conservation issues and policies that shape management of public resources, particularly those of non-game and game wildlife species. 6. Experience and knowledge of reptile and amphibian biodiversity, ecology, and conservation in California is essential. Salary and benefits The incumbent will receive benefits in accordance with University of California policy for postdoctoral positions. Salary is commensurate with experience. The following link provides information on salary scales in the UC: http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/rev_postdoc_salscales2011.html To apply Please send a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, background, and experiences along with a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Brian Todd at the address below. Letters of reference are not requested at this time. Brian D. Todd Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology University of California, Davis One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 email: [email protected] phone: 530-752-1140 fax: 530-752-4154 website: http://wfcb.ucdavis.edu/people/faculty/btodd/
