The Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University, Auburn Alabama is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop decision support models to evaluate conservation strategies under competing models of climate change and response by aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations at multiple scales. Successful completion of the initial phases of this project will result in the completion of a framework for using Adaptive Management (AM) and the principles of Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) to address the potential impacts of climate change on terrestrial and aquatic species in the southeastern United States.
Qualifications: The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics, economics, or a related field. Applicant will be evaluated on their knowledge of the primary literature on climate change and experience and abilities in the 3 primary areas of quantitative expertise used in structured decision making: modeling, estimation, and optimization. Applicant must be proficient in at least one of these areas. Strong mathematical and programming skills are required. The successful candidate will also demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, excellent communication skills, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic. The candidate selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For see http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/alcfwru/jobs/PostDocConservationStrategies.pdf AND contact gran...@auburn.edu Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.
