*POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW* The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on American Black Duck population and habitat modeling. This work is a continuation of ongoing efforts to understand black population dynamics in the annual cycle and to inform habitat management decisions at the continental scale. This is a 12 month, limited-term non-tenure track position and is funded from external sources for up to 18 months. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance. This project will in part focus on analyses to assess existing projection models and conducting expected value of perfect information analyses. There will also be significant opportunity to develop and address additional research questions with long term band recovery and population monitoring data. The project may involve working with managers, biologists and decision makers from federal and state wildlife management to tailor research results to support information needs and management decisions. Publishing the results of the research in high quality scientific journals is expected in this position.
*Qualifications:* The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in wildlife biology, biology, natural resources, ecology, biometrics or a related field. Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience and abilities in population ecology, quantitative ecology, statistical analysis and simulation modeling. The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, 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; excellent communication skills required. *To Apply:* Interested applicants should apply online using this link: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2129. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Conor McGowan, Assistant Unit Leader, cpm0...@auburn.edu. Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of application materials will begin July 28, 2017, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. *Diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students is an Auburn University commitment. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.* -- //---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conor P. McGowan, Ph.D. Assistant Leader and Associate Research Professor USGS, Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849-5418 EM:cmcgo...@usgs.gov Ph:334 844 9231 www.auburn.edu/~cpm0014 <http://www.auburn.edu/%7Ecpm0014> //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
