The School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate starting in January, 2013. The postdoc will work on a collaborative project with several other institutions to identify Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas (PARCAs) in the North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative. The primary responsibilities for this position will involve modeling amphibian and reptile response to shifting patterns of climate and land use over the next several decades, and interpreting what those shifts mean for the long-term viability of current PARCAs. Other responsibilities will include field-based investigations of the effects of climate change and habitat quality on amphibians within the southeastern US. Travel to occasional meetings in the northeastern US will be required.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in wildlife conservation, biology, ecology, or a related field. Additional qualifications include: experience with spatial modeling and conservation planning, experience with field work (especially as it pertains to amphibians), the willingness to work with a team of researchers, and a proven ability to communicate effectively through publications and presentations of research at professional meetings. This position will also involve interacting with graduate students working on a variety of projects in the lab the applicant will be expected to offer occasional mentorship and leadership to these individuals. This position will be contracted for one year, and any additional support is contingent upon funding. For additional information, please send a curriculum vitae and letter of application (which should include a description of experiences, skills, and interest in this position) to Dr. Kyle Barrett ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately and competitive candidates will be invited to submit a full application package. To insure full consideration, applications must be received by November 16, 2012. The anticipated hire date is January, 2013. Additional information about the Barrett Lab at Clemson can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/clemsonbarrettlab/. Clemson is situated in the Piedmont of South Carolina, and offers easy access to many outdoor recreational and research opportunities. Please visit the Universitys website (www.clemson.edu) for more info. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
