We are seeking an exceptional post-doctoral researcher to join our research group that is focused on understanding the response of wildlife to global change. The postdoc will be based in the lab group of Dr. David Jachowski within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University (http://davidjachowski.weebly.com/), where lab members are currently studying wildlife ecology in a variety of systems globally, and leading efforts to design effective conservation and restoration strategies. In particular, we are searching for applicants with a strong background and interest in current lab focal research topics of reintroduction biology and terrestrial mammalian carnivore ecology.
We expect the post-doc to develop questions with lab members, as well as with existing collaborators both nationally and internationally. While we emphasize that there is flexibility in the specific questions the post-doc will work on, several existing long-term datasets on mammalian carnivores and their prey exist from both Africa and Eastern North America that the post-doc will be able to utilize or build upon. Regardless of the questions evaluated, it is expected that the post-doc will submit multiple publications to peer-reviewed journals annually. In addition to research, there is the potential to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and to gain teaching experience as the co- instructor or lead instructor of courses within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. Further, while funding is secured for this position, there is the expectation that the post-doc will work with lab members and other faculty/collaborators on future grants. Clemson University is the largest public land grant university in the state of South Carolina and was recently designated a RI institution. Clemson is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Campus is surrounded by the 17,500-acre Clemson Experimental Forest, providing abundant opportunities for recreation, research and education. Qualifications: A PhD in wildlife biology, ecology or a related field by June 2018. Applicants must also have a demonstrated record of publication in peer- reviewed journals, including at least one first author publication. Strong writing and quantitative skills are required, particularly as it relates to analyzing animal community ecology. Experience using program R and working with large datasets is a plus. To receive full consideration, please apply online through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/50396) by May 25, 2018. Applications should include: 1. Cover letter, 2. CV, 3. representative writing sample, 4. unofficial transcript, and 5. contact information for three references. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
