Post-Doctoral Research Associate University of Nebraska-Lincoln
This is a non-tenure leading post-doctoral research associate position established for a period of one year with Dr. Larkin Powell at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continuation of this position beyond one year is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and satisfactory accomplishment of assigned duties, up to a maximum of three years. Responsibilities: This position will support a collaborative research project involving faculty from three academic institutions. Duties include developing and facilitating field projects related to landscape-level responses of prairie grouse to wind energy development. Responsibilities include on-site data collection and supervision of research teams at a remote location for extended periods of time during March-August. The post-doctoral research associate will be provided with previously collected avian and vegetation data from grazed grassland systems, and will conduct analyses and write manuscripts and summary reports. Opportunities will be provided for developing independent projects related to demographic analyses of avian species in grassland systems, application of structured decision-making to wind energy siting, development of wildlife monitoring programs for private landowners in grassland systems, or development of technologies to study behaviors of animals. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or related discipline is required. Additional requirements include: research experience in applied ecology, evidence of strong quantitative (surveys, mark-recapture, spatial movements, and/or behavioral data) and writing skills, interest in interdisciplinary research and evidence of successful prior collaboration, ability to supervise field technicians and mentor graduate students, and the ability to take initiative and work independently. Desired Skills: Working knowledge of methodologies for analysis of mark-recapture and survey data, as well as ability to creatively work with spatial movement data to answer applied questions. Knowledge of trapping and marking methods for birds. Familiarity with spatial modeling and analyses of behavioral data. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Larkin Powell ([email protected]). To be considered for this position, go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition 120318 and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative form. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and complete contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. All hires are subject to final budgetary approval. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE general equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. Larkin A. Powell Professor of Conservation Biology/Animal Ecology<http://snr.unl.edu/powell/> | School of Natural Resources<http://snr.unl.edu/> Director, Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit<http://snr.unl.edu/gpcesu/> 419 Hardin Hall | University of Nebraska-Lincoln<http://www.unl.edu/> | Lincoln, NE 68583-0974 PHN: 402.472.6825 | FAX: 402.472.2946 My blog: http://alandethic.blogspot.com<http://alandethic.blogspot.com/>
