In this temporary postdoctoral training position, what skills will the
"successful candidate" be taught during the training experience?
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf
On 10/10/2011 10:08 PM, James Martin wrote:
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].
