[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position at CSU on movement and disease ecology
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $55,000 Start date: Negotiable (ideally Jan. 2nd, 2019) Description:Full-time, one-year initial term with strong possibility for extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a USDA Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists from Colorado State University (CSU) and USDA-APHIS out of the National Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO. The CSU scientist (PI: Dr. George Wittemyer) is a terrestrial ecologist focusing on mammal conservation and behaviour, with an emphasis on analysis of spatially explicit population processes. The NWRC scientist (PI: Dr. Kim Pepin) is an applied quantitative disease ecologist with emphasis on understanding spatial processes of disease spread for risk assessment and control. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NWRC science team, and existing NWRC datasets. As part of a broader collaboration with researchers from the University of Florida and University of Georgia, we have collected tracking coupled with contact data on feral swine and cattle at two sites. Concurrently with these data, we also collected genetic data on two microbes in this system. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a framework for understanding and managing spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface, from data that are typically unavailable. The candidate will lead research directions for analyses of these and other data. Research directions may include: 1) Developing methods for linking movement behavior with contact structure and pathogen transmission trees to predict spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface. 2) Predicting how interventions (i.e. population management) affect movement, contact structure and disease risk using analysis of empirical data and data-parameterized models. 3) Developing new methods for linking animal movement and landscape properties to contact networks and disease transmission. 4) Developing mechanistic animal movement models that examine how management can influence space use, contact networks and disease risk. REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position. 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical analysis and/or modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Experience in disease modeling; particularly fitting models to data to estimate contact structure or related epidemiological quantities. 2. Experience in animal movement modeling or spatial processes. 3. Experience with network theory. 4. Experience in analyzing large datasets. 5. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please upload a CV and cover letter to http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/62337. The cover letter should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on spatial disease ecology and/or animal movement modelling, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. The letter should also include names and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates). The name of each file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). For full consideration submit application by December 15, 2018. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/62337 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Movement and Disease Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position at CSU on movement and disease ecology
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $55,000 Start date: Negotiable (ideally Jan. 2nd, 2019) Description: Full-time, one-year initial term with strong possibility for extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a USDA Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists from Colorado State University (CSU) and USDA-APHIS out of the National Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO. The CSU scientist (PI: Dr. George Wittemyer) is a terrestrial ecologist focusing on mammal conservation and behaviour, with an emphasis on analysis of spatially explicit population processes. The NWRC scientist (PI: Dr. Kim Pepin) is an applied quantitative disease ecologist with emphasis on understanding spatial processes of disease spread for risk assessment and control. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NWRC science team, and existing NWRC datasets. As part of a broader collaboration with researchers from the University of Florida and University of Georgia, we have collected tracking coupled with contact data on feral swine and cattle at two sites. Concurrently with these data, we also collected genetic data on two microbes in this system. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a framework for understanding and managing spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface, from data that are typically unavailable. The candidate will lead research directions for analyses of these and other data. Research directions may include: 1) Developing methods for linking movement behavior with contact structure and pathogen transmission trees to predict spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface. 2) Predicting how interventions (i.e. population management) affect movement, contact structure and disease risk using analysis of empirical data and data-parameterized models. 3) Developing new methods for linking animal movement and landscape properties to contact networks and disease transmission. 4) Developing mechanistic animal movement models that examine how management can influence space use, contact networks and disease risk. REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position. 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical analysis and/or modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Experience in disease modeling; particularly fitting models to data to estimate contact structure or related epidemiological quantities. 2. Experience in animal movement modeling or spatial processes. 3. Experience with network theory. 4. Experience in analyzing large datasets. 5. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please upload a CV and cover letter to http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/62337. The cover letter should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on spatial disease ecology and/or animal movement modelling, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. The letter should also include names and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates). The name of each file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). For full consideration submit application by December 15, 2018. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/62337 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Movement and Disease Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position at CSU integrating movement and disease modeling
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $55,000 Start date: negotiable (ideally January 2019) Description:Full-time, one-year initial term with strong possibility for extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a USDA Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists from Colorado State University (CSU) and USDA-APHIS out of the National Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO. The CSU scientist (PI: Dr. George Wittemyer) works on large mammal conservation and behaviour, with an emphasis on analysis of spatially explicit population processes. The NWRC scientist (PI: Dr. Kim Pepin) is a quantitative disease ecologist with emphasis on developing risk assessment and optimal management tools. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NWRC science team, and existing NWRC datasets. Research directions include: 1) The connectivity structure of feral swine and cattle that assesses the strength of connectivity from direct and indirect (through resources) contacts and determines how removals impact the connectivity structure. Relatedly, we seek to understand how changes in the connectivity structure affect the risk of disease transmission within feral swine and spillover to cattle, using simulations and transmission pathway analyses of genetic data from virus genotypes and bacterial communities. 2) Development of a method for linking resource selection functions (RSFs) to contact structure and disease transmission. 3) General support of work on movement of feral swine around the country focusing on the development of movement models that examine feral swine RSFs near and away from crops and how management can influence space use. REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position. 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Experience in disease modeling. 2. Experience in movement modeling. 3. Experience in quantitative modeling and analyzing large datasets. 4. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should create a single document (Word or pdf) that includes a letter of interest that highlights the desired attributes specified in the job description, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). The letter of interest should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on spatial disease ecology and/or animal movement modelling, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. For full consideration submit application by October 1, 2018. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/59947 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Movement and Disease Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non- discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology at Colorado State University
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology POSITION: Assistant Professor LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA APPOINTMENT: Nine-month, tenure-track, academic faculty QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Geography, or closely related field; ability to meet the minimum criteria of rank of assistant professor. Demonstrated research focus on spatial/landscape ecology involving fish and/or wildlife as well as experience in spatial data management, display, and analysis. Highly Desirable: 1) Excellence in spatially explicit ecological research as evidenced by a strong record of research and publication in high impact scientific journals; 2) research focus that addresses both applied and theoretical aspects of spatial/landscape ecology using a diversity of approaches and demonstrating conceptual breadth in fish and/or wildlife biology and conservation; 3) university teaching experience; 4) experience working collaboratively and across disciplines at local, regional, and global scales; 5) a strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology fields. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for graduate students and involvement of undergraduate students; 2) teach two courses per year, one of which will be focused at the junior/senior undergraduate student level on a topic such as spatial/landscape ecology; 3) participate in professional and university service and outreach activities. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy (http://hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/fap-insplans.html ) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials include: 1) Cover letter, listing three representative publications of your work, 2) the names and contact information for 3 professional references, 3) statements of teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to inclusion and diversity (not to exceed 3 pages total), 4) curriculum vitae, and 5) graduate transcripts. All application materials should be submitted to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/60142 For questions contact: Prof. Mevin Hooten, Search Committee Chair. mevin.hoo...@colostate.edu, 970-491-1415. DEADLINE: For full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by the application review deadline of Nov. 16, 2018. Preferred start date is August 16, 2019. ACADEMIC AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: Colorado State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 31,000 students. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado (http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/), an attractive and dynamic community of 164,000 residents at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins has been named one of the most desirable places to live by a variety of organizations. The region is home to a diverse range of ecosystems and land uses with numerous outdoor recreational activities. The Department (http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb-home/) offers Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. Undergraduate students choose one or more concentrations in the major: a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, b) Conservation Biology, and c) Wildlife Biology. Faculty also advise graduate students in the inter- college Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/), a premier interdisciplinary graduate program in ecology. The Department is one of the top-ranked programs nationally, comprising approximately 600 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, and 18 academic faculty. The Department houses the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Larval Fish Laboratory, and faculty have established strong connections with colleagues in other colleges, e.g., Warner College of Natural Resources, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Engineering, and other relevant units including the CSU Water Center and School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Faculty also team with a diverse group of local to national research partners, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA National Wildlife Research Center, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Experiment Station, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and USGS Fort Collins Science Center. Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position at CSU integrating movement and disease modeling
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $55,000 Start date: negotiable (ideally January 2019) Description:Full-time, one-year initial term with strong possibility for extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a USDA Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists from Colorado State University (CSU) and USDA-APHIS out of the National Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO. The CSU scientist (PI: Dr. George Wittemyer) works on large mammal conservation and behaviour, with an emphasis on analysis of spatially explicit population processes. The NWRC scientist (PI: Dr. Kim Pepin) is a quantitative disease ecologist with emphasis on developing risk assessment and optimal management tools. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NWRC science team, and existing NWRC datasets. Research directions include: 1) The connectivity structure of feral swine and cattle that assesses the strength of connectivity from direct and indirect (through resources) contacts and determines how removals impact the connectivity structure. Relatedly, we seek to understand how changes in the connectivity structure affect the risk of disease transmission within feral swine and spillover to cattle, using simulations and transmission pathway analyses of genetic data from virus genotypes and bacterial communities. 2) Development of a method for linking resource selection functions (RSFs) to contact structure and disease transmission. 3) General support of work on movement of feral swine around the country focusing on the development of movement models that examine feral swine RSFs near and away from crops and how management can influence space use. REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position. 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Experience in disease modeling. 2. Experience in movement modeling. 3. Experience in quantitative modeling and analyzing large datasets. 4. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should create a single document (Word or pdf) that includes a letter of interest that highlights the desired attributes specified in the job description, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). The letter of interest should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on spatial disease ecology and/or animal movement modelling, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. For full consideration submit application by October 1, 2018. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/59947 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Movement and Disease Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non- discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology at Colorado State University
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology POSITION: Assistant Professor. LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA APPOINTMENT: Nine-month, tenure-track, academic faculty QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Geography, or closely related field; minimum rank of assistant professor. Demonstrated research focus on spatial/landscape ecology involving fish and/or wildlife as well as experience in spatial data management, display, and analysis. Highly Desirable: 1) Excellence in spatially-explicit ecological research as evidenced by a strong record of research and publication in high impact scientific journals, 2) research focus that addresses both applied and theoretical aspects of spatial/landscape ecology pertaining to fish and/or wildlife using a breadth of approaches; 3) university teaching experience; 4) experience working collaboratively and across disciplines at local, regional, and global scales. 5.) a strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology fields. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for graduate students and involvement of undergraduate students; 2) teach two courses per year, one of which will be focused at the junior/senior undergraduate student level on a topic such as spatial/landscape ecology; 3) participate in professional and university service and outreach activities. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials include: 1) a letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) PDFs of three representative publications; 4) graduate transcripts; and 5) the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references. All application materials should be submitted to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/60142 For questions contact: Dr. Mevin Hooten, Search Committee Chair. mevin.hoo...@colostate.edu, 970-491-1415. DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by the application review deadline of Nov. 16, 2018. Preferred start date is August 2019. ACADEMIC AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: Colorado State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 31,000 students. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado (http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/), an attractive and dynamic community of 159,000 residents at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins has been named one of the most desirable places to live by a variety of organizations. The region is home to a diverse range of ecosystems and land uses, and offers numerous outdoor recreational activities. The Department (http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb-home/) offers Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; undergraduates choose one or more Concentrations: a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, b) Conservation Biology, and c) Wildlife Biology. Faculty also advise graduate students in the inter-college Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/), a premier interdisciplinary graduate program in ecology. The Department is one of the top-ranked programs nationally, comprising approximately 440 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, and 18 academic faculty. The Department houses the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Larval Fish Laboratory, and faculty have established strong connections with colleagues in other colleges, e.g., Warner College of Natural Resources, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Engineering, and other relevant units including the CSU Water Center and School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Faculty also team with a diverse group of local to national research partners, including Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA National Wildlife Research Center, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Experiment Station, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and USGS Fort Collins Science Center. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State Universi
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology at Colorado State University
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Assistant Professor in Spatial Ecology POSITION: Assistant Professor. LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA APPOINTMENT: Nine-month, tenure-track, academic faculty QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Geography, or closely related field; minimum rank of assistant professor. Demonstrated research focus on spatial/landscape ecology involving fish and/or wildlife as well as experience in spatial data management, display, and analysis. Highly Desirable: 1) Excellence in spatially-explicit ecological research as evidenced by a strong record of research and publication in high impact scientific journals, 2) research focus that addresses both applied and theoretical aspects of spatial/landscape ecology pertaining to fish and/or wildlife using a breadth of approaches; 3) university teaching experience; 4) experience working collaboratively and across disciplines at local, regional, and global scales. 5.) a strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology fields. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for graduate students and involvement of undergraduate students; 2) teach two courses per year, one of which will be focused at the junior/senior undergraduate student level on a topic such as spatial/landscape ecology; 3) participate in professional and university service and outreach activities. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials include: 1) a letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) PDFs of three representative publications; 4) graduate transcripts; and 5) the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references. All application materials should be submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format to: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html For questions contact: Dr. Mevin Hooten, Search Committee Chair. mevin.hoo...@colostate.edu, 970-491-1415. DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by the application review deadline of Nov. 16, 2018. Preferred start date is August 2019. ACADEMIC AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: Colorado State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 31,000 students. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado (http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/), an attractive and dynamic community of 159,000 residents at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins has been named one of the most desirable places to live by a variety of organizations. The region is home to a diverse range of ecosystems and land uses, and offers numerous outdoor recreational activities. The Department (http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb-home/) offers Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; undergraduates choose one or more Concentrations: a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, b) Conservation Biology, and c) Wildlife Biology. Faculty also advise graduate students in the inter-college Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/), a premier interdisciplinary graduate program in ecology. The Department is one of the top-ranked programs nationally, comprising approximately 440 undergraduates, 60 graduate students, and 18 academic faculty. The Department houses the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Larval Fish Laboratory, and faculty have established strong connections with colleagues in other colleges, e.g., Warner College of Natural Resources, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Engineering, and other relevant units including the CSU Water Center and School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Faculty also team with a diverse group of local to national research partners, including Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA National Wildlife Research Center, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Experiment Station, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and USGS Fort Collins Science Center. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Serv
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position at CSU integrating movement and disease modeling
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $55,000 Start date: negotiable (ideally October 2019) Description:Full-time, one-year initial term with strong possibility for extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a USDA Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists from Colorado State University (CSU) and USDA-APHIS out of the National Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO. The CSU scientist (PI: Dr. George Wittemyer) works on large mammal conservation and behaviour, with an emphasis on analysis of spatially explicit population processes. The NWRC scientist (PI: Dr. Kim Pepin) is a quantitative disease ecologist with emphasis on developing risk assessment and optimal management tools. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NWRC science team, and existing NWRC datasets. Research directions include: 1) The connectivity structure of feral swine and cattle that assesses the strength of connectivity from direct and indirect (through resources) contacts and determines how removals impact the connectivity structure. Relatedly, we seek to understand how changes in the connectivity structure affect the risk of disease transmission within feral swine and spillover to cattle, using simulations and transmission pathway analyses of genetic data from virus genotypes and bacterial communities. 2) Development of a method for linking resource selection functions (RSFs) to contact structure and disease transmission. 3) General support of work on movement of feral swine around the country focusing on the development of movement models that examine feral swine RSFs near and away from crops and how management can influence space use. REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position. 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Experience in disease modeling. 2. Experience in movement modeling. 3. Experience in quantitative modeling and analyzing large datasets. 4. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should create a single document (Word or pdf) that includes a letter of interest that highlights the desired attributes specified in the job description, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). The letter of interest should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on spatial disease ecology and/or animal movement modelling, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. For full consideration submit application by October 1, 2018. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/59947 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Movement and Disease Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non- discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
[ECOLOG-L] Please Post: Postdoctoral Fellow in Wildlife Responses to Human Activities
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $45,000 Start date: negotiable (ideally Spring—Summer 2018) Description:Full-time, two-year initial term with possible extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from federal sources under a National Park Service Cooperative Agreement. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and National Park Service (NPS) scientists. The CSU scientists (PI’s: Dr. George Wittemyer, Dr. Lisa Angeloni, and Dr. Kevin Crooks) are part of a collaborative research team investigating noise impacts on wildlife. The NPS partners (PI’s: Dr. Kurt Fristrup and Dr. Megan McKenna) are part of the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division (NSNSD), within the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate (NRSS) located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and NPS science team, and existing NPS datasets. Possible research directions include: 1. Integrate camera trap, GPS tracking, acoustic, and light data to gain understanding of the influence sound and light on species occupancy and behaviour 2. Perform a meta-analysis of existing NSNSD datasets to understand bioacoustic conditions in park units, the effects of noise on wildlife, and means to forecast future conditions 3. Investigate temporal responses of wildlife to noise pollution to understand behavioural responses to disturbance and time courses to recovery 4. Develop threat maps of noise pollution for integration into conservation planning tools for mitigating human disturbances REQUIREMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position 2. Strong publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in statistical modeling. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 1. Strong publication record in the natural sciences. 2. Experience or education in acoustics. 3. Experience in statistical modeling and analyzing large datasets 4. Experience in geospatial analysis. 5. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should create a single document (Word or pdf) that includes a letter of interest that highlights the desired attributes specified in the job description, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the last and first name of the applicant (e.g., Doe.Jane.pdf). The letter of interest should include a statement of the applicant's areas of interest regarding ecological research on noise pollution, including the applicant's perception of the most important research questions in this discipline, the connections between these areas of research and the applicant’s prior work, and an account of the applicant’s skills in statistics, modelling, and other pertinent quantitative methods. For full consideration submit application by December 15, 2017. Upload application to: http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/51321 For inquiries, please contact Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Acoustic Postdoc” in the subject line. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non- discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
[ECOLOG-L] Department Head Colorado State University Dept. Fish, Wildlife, Conservation Biology
Department Head Position Description The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University seeks to fill their Department Head position. The Head serves as the lead department administrator and is responsible for leadership and administration of teaching, research, extension, and service activities of departmental personnel. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. The Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Department is one of five academic Departments in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The other Departments are Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Geosciences, and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. The Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Department has a major in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, with three concentrations: Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. The Department has M.S. and Ph.D. programs as well as a coursework-intensive Master of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (MFWCB) degree offered on campus and online. Faculty also advise students in the interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Program in Ecology. The Department has over 500 undergraduates, including 58 Honors students, and approximately 50 graduate students. The Department is transdisciplinary, conducting impactful research at local, national, and international scales in conservation biology, ecology (behavioral, community, disease, evolution, landscape, population, social, spatial), ecosystem services, ecotoxicology, endangered species, fish and wildlife management, global environmental change, habitat management, human-wildlife conflicts, invasive species, and restoration ecology. In addition, the Department is a recognized leader in analytical methods development and their application across disciplines in the natural resource and ecological sciences. The Department is home to the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CCFWRU) and the Larval Fish Laboratory, and has strong partnerships with state, federal, and non-governmental organizations. The Department currently has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including two endowed chairs, three CCFWRU faculty, two advising/instructional faculty, and two research faculty. The Department mission is to serve students and varied constituencies through learning, research, and service/outreach. Students graduating from our Department have the skills to think critically about environmental issues, and are scientifically and ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in graduate school and diverse careers. Outreach efforts contribute significantly to life-long learning by assisting individuals and agencies to solve complex environmental problems and to be good stewards of our world’s natural resources. The Warner College of Natural Resources is also home to several interdisciplinary centers and programs, including the Center for Collaborative Conservation, the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the Private Lands Initiative, and the Colorado State Forest Service. Warner College is one of eight academic colleges at Colorado State University. The Department and College are active participants in programs and courses at CSU’s 1600-acre Mountain Campus. The Department has also taken a leadership role in providing high impact learning opportunities at CSU’s new Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Colorado State University is a land grant university with about 33,000 students located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins is home to a wide range of state and federal natural resource agencies, including major centers for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, USGS, USDA APHIS National Wildlife Research Center, National Park Service, US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, and Centers for Disease Control, all of which provide excellent opportunities for collaboration. Fort Collins residents enjoy a high quality of life, a moderate cost of living, and the City is often rated as one of the best places to live in the United States. The city is a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community with a vibrant downtown, and is adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, with easy access to many outdoor activities. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Earned doctorate in fish, wildlife, conservation biology, or related field. 2. Experience with education, research, and outreach. 3. Accomplishments that meet the requirements for a tenured, full professor or a commensurate level of relevant experience and accomplishments. Additional Desired Qualifications: 1. Demonstrated success in administrative duties, budgeting, and programmatic development and growth. 2. Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership
[ECOLOG-L] Movement Ecology Postdoc
POSITION STATEMENT Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate (Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Salary: $45,000 Start date: September 2016 Tour of Duty: Full-time, two-year initial term with possible extension depending on performance and project funding. The position is funded entirely from private donations to Save the Elephants to address critical elephant conservation issues. DUTIES The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and Save the Elephants scientists on the analysis of wild African elephant GPS tracking data to develop insights on elephant movement and space use strategies in northern Kenya. These outputs will be applied to long term, landscape conservation efforts in the ecosystem, and the candidate will engage with stakeholders (government, non-government and private) to communicate outputs and develop conservation strategies in relation to emerging threats in the ecosystem. The PI (Dr. George Wittemyer) is the Chairman of the Scientific Board of Save the Elephants and working closely with a number of partner organization in northern Kenya on wildlife focused landscape conservation initiatives. The direction of this research position will be crafted to take advantage of the applicant’s expertise, the capabilities of the CSU and STE science team and existing STE movement datasets. Research directions include: 1. Applying modern approaches in movement ecology to investigate spatial strategies of elephants in relation to landscape features (protected area status, human footprint, resource distribution, ect.). 2. Identification of critical use areas, corridors, and avoided areas on the landscape. Application of this information to assess the effectiveness of and identify gaps in the current protected area network. 3. Relating elephant movements to proposed infrastructure development projects, and developing landscape planning outputs. 4. Engaging in design of real-time tracking applications, novel interpretation and/or visualization tools to enhance conservation actions and understand landscape use and movement behaviors REQUIRMENTS 1. Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical or computer science. 2. Demonstrated publication record. 3. Demonstrated competency in movement analyses, spatial statistical modeling and processing of large data sets. 4. Demonstrated proficiency with computer coding in scientific languages (e.g. Matlab, R) and/or programming languages (e.g. Python). 5. Demonstrated abilities in developing and application of GIS. 6. Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings Preferred Job Qualifications 1. Experience or education in ecological modeling. 2. Field experience in physical or biological sciences in Africa. 3. Experience engaging with land use planning boards. 4. Experience with web interface 5. Experiencing mentoring students and field technicians To apply, please visit http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/32416. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Wildlife community occupancy in relation to natural gas development in the Piceance Basin
Graduate (PhD) Assistantship Title: Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Wildlife community occupancy in relation to natural gas development in the Piceance Basin Agency: Colorado State University Field Location: Piceance Basin, Colorado Job Description: This PhD project will investigate the natural and anthropogenic factors related to species distribution in an active energy development field in the Piceance Basin, Colorado. Specific focus will be on conducting camera trap surveys and modeling occupancy of wildlife species to assess interactions and contrast sensitivity to human activity across species, with an emphasis on the carnivore community. The candidate will be co-advised on this project by Prof. Kevin Crooks and Prof. George Wittemyer of the Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. Qualifications: M.S. related to wildlife biology, ecology, or related fields. Undergraduate GPA > 3.5, Quantitative and Verbal GRE percentile scores > 75%. Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, well-developed oral and written communication skills, and an excellent academic background. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record. Advanced skills with occupancy modeling highly desirable. Experience with camera trap field surveys preferred. Salary: Starting $21,600/year plus tuition for up to 4 years starting August 2014. Last date to apply: January 24, 2014. To apply: Applicants should create a single document (e.g., a Word or pdf document) that includes a brief letter of interest, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the first and last name of the applicant. This file should be sent to Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Wildlife community occupancy” in the subject line. Applications will be screened until the January 24, 2014 end date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services. To assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Wildlife community occupancy in relation to natural gas development in the Piceance Basin
Title: Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Wildlife community occupancy in relation to natural gas development in the Piceance Basin Agency: Colorado State University Field Location: Piceance Basin, Colorado Job Description: This PhD project will investigate the natural and anthropogenic factors related to species distribution in an active energy development field in the Piceance Basin, Colorado. Specific focus will be on conducting camera trap surveys and modeling occupancy of wildlife species to assess interactions and contrast sensitivity to human activity across species, with an emphasis on the carnivore community. Qualifications: M.S. related to wildlife biology, ecology, or related fields. Undergraduate GPA > 3.5, Quantitative and Verbal GRE percentile scores > 75%. Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, well-developed oral and written communication skills, and an excellent academic background. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record. Advanced skills with occupancy modeling highly desirable. Experience with camera trap field surveys preferred. Salary: Starting $21,600/year plus tuition for up to 4 years starting August 2014. Last date to apply: January 24, 2014. To apply: Applicants should create a single document (e.g., a Word or pdf document) that includes a brief letter of interest, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the first and last name of the applicant. This file should be sent to Dr. George Wittemyer (g.wittem...@colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Wildlife community occupancy” in the subject line. Applications will be screened until the January 24, 2014 end date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services. To assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves
