A post-doctoral research position (Postdoc) is available to work on wildlife landscape genetics and population genetics projects at the University of Wyoming (UW) in Laramie. The position will be primarily lab-based within the Ernest Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Veterinary Sciences which has affiliations with the UW Program in Ecology and the University of California, Davis Wildlife Health Center. Research will use genetic DNA data (including non/less-invasive sampling, such as fecal samples), GIS analysis, and quantitative analytic analysis using spatially explicit capture–recapture and other models, and software such as MARK, SECR, CAPWIRE, and others to examine population ecology, relatedness, and estimate population sizes of wildlife species in the Rocky Mountain West and California. Species of focus will involve one or more of large mammals (such as mountain lion, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and others) and possibly also birds (hummingbirds and other groups).
The Postdoc will be involved in laboratory work, data analysis, manuscript writing for peer-reviewed publication, grant-writing, development of oral and poster presentations of research. They will gain valuable exposure to a collegial academic environment, as well as exciting collaborative work with state, federal, and non-governmental agencies such as the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and more. The Ernest Wildlife Genomics and Disease Ecology Laboratory is a new exciting lab at UW and the Postdoc will apply and gain experience and knowledge in setting up a vibrant dynamic wildlife genetics, genomics and disease ecology research environment. The Postdoc will have opportunities to work with leaders in the scientific field and applying excellence in science toward wildlife conservation and management. Quality mentorship of trainees of all educational levels, including this postdoctoral position, is a priority for the laboratory. There will be opportunities to gain experience with genomic and disease ecology data analysis from other lab personnel and teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. There will be shared duties involving laboratory set-up and lab upkeep. For requirements for this position (#4740) and more details, please go to this web site: http://www.uwyo.edu/hr/hremployment/showjob.asp?jobid=13502. This is a one year position, with the extension to a second or third year being contingent upon satisfactory progress and available funding. The position is available starting summer, 2015 (negotiable start date, preferably July 2015 or soon after). Review of applications will begin May 23 2015 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply for this position please submit an electronic application via email in PDF format (preferably as a single pdf file) by email to to [email protected] and include a cover letter stating research interests, C.V., and contact information (name, position, email, phone, institutional affiliation, and research area) for at least three work-related references to Dr. Holly Ernest, Professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair in Disease Ecology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Wyoming. Preferred start date is by July 1, 2015 or as soon as possible after that date. Applications will be reviewed on or before May 23, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled.
