Hi all, Below is an announcement for a post doc associate position available in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University.
Sorry for cross posting. Guiming Wang, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA Phone:(662)325-0414 ---------------------------------------------- Title: Post Doctoral Associate Agency: Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University Location: Starkville, Mississippi Job Description: Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University, is seeking innovative and motivated candidates to fill a Post Doc Associate position as part of a collaborative project jointly funded by the USDA APHIS National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and the Center for Resolving Wildlife-Human Conflicts (CRWHC) at Mississippi State University. The position is available for one year and is possibly renewable for an additional year depending on fund availability. This position involves the analysis of data on the Global Positioning System (GPS) relocations of American white pelicans to: 1) understand the effects of weather conditions, including winds, on the movement and migration of the pelicans using statistical models; and 2) assess the impacts of changes in aquaculture on the habitat selection by the pelicans in the wintering range in the Northern Gulf of Mexico using remote sensing and spatial analysis. The post doc associate will collaborate with scientists at the USDA NWRC and MSU CRWHC. The other duties include writing annual project reports and manuscripts and assisting other members of the project team with project duties. Qualifications: A conferred Ph.D. degree in wildlife science, avian ecology, applied statistics, or a related field completed at time of appointment. The successful candidate should have strong quantitative skills and excellent experience in remote sensing and GIS. Candidates who have an established publication record are particularly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Guiming Wang, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mail stop 9690, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2014. Inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Guiming Wang at [email protected] or (662) 325-0414. Salary: Commensurate with experience. The candidate is also qualified for the MSU fringe benefits package. Starting Date: Position is available immediately but will remain open until filled, preferably by September 1, 2014. Mississippi State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
