*Post-Doctoral Research Wildlife Biologist* *GS-0486-11*
Pacific Northwest Research Station Corvallis, OR *Please Reply by September 2, 2016* *About the position...* We are preparing to fill a temporary post-doctoral research wildlife biologist position in Corvallis, OR and we expect the position to be advertised on www.usajobs.gov as early as late-September. The position is a 2-year term with potential extension for up to 4 years depending on funding and performance. The full performance level of this post-doctoral research wildlife biologist is GS-0486-11. A Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology or a related field is required. This position is in the Pacific Northwest Research Station and resides in the Wildlife Ecology Team within the Ecological Processes and Function Program. The work will explore the relationships between northern spotted owl population characteristics and habitat conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing existing data and developing LiDAR-based distribution models of northern spotted owls in a pre- and post-wildfire landscape. Additionally, the incumbent will use existing northern spotted owl and barred owl location data, and LiDAR data to quantify fine-scale landscape features associated with spatial partitioning between the two species. There will also be opportunity to initiate new research to investigate the ecology and habitat relationships of northern spotted owls. The information gained from these projects will be used to track population and habitat trends and to develop models to predict northern spotted owl population parameters based upon future habitat conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for transferring research results to various user groups via publications, reports, scientific meetings, symposia, workshops, and training sessions. *We are looking for an individual who:* - Is a self-starter who enjoys tackling complex research problems using various approaches - Is highly skilled in the use of GIS, including raster-based analyses - Has experience using LiDAR and remote sensing data to address wildlife research objectives - Has experience with species distribution and occupancy modeling - Has a good attitude and is an enthusiastic worker - Has excellent problem-solving and strategic planning skills - Has the ability to cope well with changing direction, multiple priorities, and a fast-paced work environment - Has a positive customer service attitude and strong work ethic - Is a team player who enjoys working with others to accomplish a common goal - Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people *If You Are Interested: * For more information contact Damon Lesmeister at 541-750-7342 or dlesmeis...@fs.fed.us. To respond to the outreach send a current CV and letter of interest to Damon Lesmeister, Research Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Ecology Team, Pacific Northwest Research Station at dlesmeis...@fs.fed.us. *About the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station:* PNW Research Station is one of seven research units in the USDA Forest Service. The USDA Forest Service conducts the most extensive and productive program of integrated forestry research in the world. The scientific information produced by the Station has application on public, private, and tribal lands in the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Oregon and Washington) and elsewhere in the United States and other parts of the world. The Station’s programs reflect the changing character of the questions that science is being asked to help answer. PNW Research Station has approximately 400 permanent and temporary employees in professional, administrative, research, technical, and clerical positions. There are six Program Managers that oversee program organizations, and nine laboratories which provide research. The laboratories are located in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. The Station is also involved in international relations with foreign governmental agencies and universities in many research areas. The work activities of the Station attract considerable interest from Congress, special interest groups, and the public. The Station Director’s Office is located in downtown Portland. The Corvallis Forestry Sciences Laboratory is located on the Oregon State University Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Corvallis is a town of approximately 55,000 residents in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon. The lab is home to a diverse mix of research scientists, technicians, and students, as well as the Supervisor’s Office of the Siuslaw National Forest. Much of the research conducted at the lab involves cooperative studies with researchers at Oregon State University. Research covers a broad spectrum of topics, including wildlife, fisheries, soils, silviculture, mycology, hepetology, forest ecology, remote sensing, fire ecology, and climate change. *To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens.* *Thank you for your interest in this position*
