Postdoctoral scholar: Impacts of Climate Change on American Pikas in National Parks
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to lead a vulnerability assessment of the American pika (Ochotona princeps) in 8 national parks for a collaborative research project involving Oregon State University, Idaho State University, University of Colorado, and the National Park Service (http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ucbn/monitor/pika/pika_peril/index.cfm). The researcher will use habitat models (developed from occupancy data collected in all eight parks), models of connectivity between habitat patches (developed using landscape genetic data), and downscaled climate models to evaluate vulnerability of specific populations of American pikas to rapid climate change. This full-time position (Postdoctoral Scholar, 1.0 FTE, salary $37-39,200/year with health care benefits) requires a one-year commitment, with possibility for extension, starting May 1, 2012 or as early as possible thereafter. The position will be based in Clinton Epps' research group (http://fw.oregonstate.edu/labs/epps/index.htm) in Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University (OSU). Applicants must have been awarded a Ph.D. <5 years ago. Qualifications: A Ph.D. (awarded between June 2007 and June 2012) in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, conservation biology, wildlife science, or possibly geosciences) is required, as is expertise with GIS and large spatial data sets, excellent quantitative skills, and a demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals. Experience with spatially-extrapolated climate datasets and species distribution models strongly preferred; experience with spatially-explicit population modeling approaches (e.g., HEXSIM) is also desirable. Application: Please provide 1) a cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position; 2) a CV detailing academic preparation, publications, and relevant research experience, with names of at least three professional references, their email addresses and telephone contact numbers; and 3) if possible, pdf copies of your most relevant recent peer-reviewed publication(s) (up to 3). Please submit these materials to Dr. Clinton W. Epps via email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. If possible, please submit your application as a single merged .pdf; please limit file sizes to <5MB. For more information, contact Clinton Epps at: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; 541-737-2478. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
