Research Associate I Conservation Biology – Birds and Mammals Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University invites applications for a Special (including benefits) Research Associate I position to investigate conservation and mitigation strategies for birds and mammals in Colorado. The successful applicant will participate in studies investigating bird and mammal communities in landscapes undergoing energy development and other human-dominated land uses. Required Skills: B.S. degree in the biological sciences or a related discipline, field experience in bird and mammal observation and identification, experience operating wildlife (game) cameras, and willing and able to carry heavy packs with camera equipment in hot weather over steep terrain. Desired Skills: M.S. degree in biological sciences or equivalent experience in field ecology, experience with surveying birds using point counts, mistnetting and banding birds, vegetation surveys, data entry, and data analysis in Program R or similar, familiarity with GIS, the ability to operate a manual 4WD vehicle, work well independently and as part of a team. Ability to advance the DepartmentÂ’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities is encouraged. To apply and view a complete position description, please visit: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html. For full consideration applications should be submitted by January 13, 2014. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.
