Position title: Post-Doctoral or Research Associate III Number of Positions: 1 Area of specialization: Ecological interactions of predators/prey in a fragmented agricultural landscape and their interactions with ecosystems service providers such as birds and pollinating insects. Department: Wildlife, Fisheries, & Aquaculture Department Profile: Position Function: The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing experiments to test multiple hypothesis and objectives. These experiments should strive to understand the functional role of predation risk in moderating ecosystem services provided by grassland birds and pollinating insects in an agriculture environment. Additionally, the candidate will provide administrative and logistical support for on-going field experiments in the immediate region. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for designing and implementing experiments to test multiple ecological hypotheses and address multiple grant objectives. Additionally, the candidate will provide oversight for multiple field-based projects, including administration, field activities, supervision of technicians, data management, and analysis. Finally, the candidate will develop proposals in response to related RFPs and interact with numerous academic and federal scientists of diverse academic backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications: The level of appointment and/or rank and salary will be commensurate with the individual's qualifications, background, and experience.
Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, natural resource/wildlife management, or related field. Candidate should be highly motivated with the ability to work independently. The successful candidate should have skills in the following: GIS/Cartography, vegetation surveys, monitoring bird and mammal abundance, statistical analyses, and scientific writing. Valid state driver's license required. ABD candidates may be considered under special circumstances. Preferred Qualifications: The candidate should have experience designing and implementing field experiments involving birds, mammals, and insects. A strong understanding of ecological interactions and ecosystem services is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and experience with agricultural landscapes in the southeastern United States, mammalian and avian ecology, GIS, predator/prey dynamics, statistical analyses, and scientific writing. Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Ability to perform routine office work and fieldwork in inclement weather under strenuous conditions in a southern climate, including long hours and weekends. Instructions for Applying: Applications must be completed on line at www.jobs.msstate.edu. For additional information please e-mail to [email protected].
