Post-Doc/Research Associate-Spatial Ecologist: The Wilderness Society (wilderness.org), a science-based conservation organization, is seeking a Spatial Ecologist to contribute to developing analytical methods which expand our understanding of the impacts of human activity, including energy development, and climate change on arctic ecosystems. Associate will lead development of one or analyses aimed at understanding impacts to wildlife habitat, including landcover/habitat change and connectivity, resource selection by arctic species, and/or population viability. Will also contribute to collaborative efforts to link this suite of spatially explicit ecological models. Work is done in a collaborative environment with federal, state, tribal, NGO, and university scientists and managers to create management-relevant scientific analyses.
Ideal for PhD with research experience in landscape/vegetation change, wildlife resource/habitat selection, population viability modeling or other spatial ecological modeling. Must show demonstrated proficiency with modeling, software and statistical programs (R preferred) appropriate to research. Candidates should have the desire and ability to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-review in a timely manner. An Interest in public land management and climate change issues, and experience with or a desire to learn about Alaskan/Arctic ecosystems is essential. Position is based in our Anchorage, AK office. The Wilderness Society offers competitive salary and benefits. Complete job description available by request. Review of applications will begin March 19, 2010. Questions and applications (cover letter, CV and contact info for 3 references) can be directed to Dr. Wendy Loya, Ecologist, wendy_l...@tws.org<mailto:wendy_l...@tws.org>.
