I'm excited to announce that funding is available for a temporary (nine-month) full-time Research Associate in the Range Science Program at North Dakota State University. The employee will be responsible for conducting a study of grassland ecosystem management at National Park Service properties in the Midwest, primarily through surveys and interviews with NPS staff. Expected products include a final report to the NPS and a peer-reviewed paper. While the data tend towards the social sciences side of natural resource management, a robust understanding of grassland ecology and grazing management is required.
Terms of employment are flexible to accommodate a broad range of potential applicants. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree and commensurate experience in a field relevant to natural resources management or ecology and conservation. Applications from recent doctoral graduates seeking a short-term post-doc are encouraged. Applications from outstanding candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience will be considered. Compensation begins at $16/hour for a maximum of nine months of full-time employment; negotiations for higher pay based on experience are welcome. The position is available 10 January 2018 although outstanding candidates could begin earlier or later depending on availability. There are more details and contact information on my website: https://www.ndsu.edu/range/faculty_and_staff/devan_mcgranahan/
