POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT RESEARCH BIOLOGIST IN AVIAN ECOLOGY: Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida. We seek a motivated, experienced avian ecologist for a post-doctoral associate position conducting research in avian population biology and demography in the Avian Ecology Laboratory of Reed Bowman at Archbold Biological Station. The candidate will assume supervision of our field office at the Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR), where we are conducting long-term demographic studies on Florida Scrub-Jays, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, and Florida Grasshopper Sparrows. Duties will be varied, including some experimental design, population modeling, data analysis and collection, and administration. The applicant should have a PhD in avian ecology or biology or related field, substantial research experience, data collection and data management experience, preferably with demographic data, statistical analysis skills, proven scientific productivity, and willingness to live in rural Florida. Skills in mark-recapture analysis (Program MARK) or population modeling would be useful. We have 10+ years of demographic data on entirely marked populations of the jays and woodpeckers that are available for collaborative analysis and the preparation of publications.
Archbold is devoted to research, conservation, and education. Our APAFR lab consists of 1 postdoc (this position), four full time scientists and three seasonal technicians. At Archbold, the lab consists of the lab head, 1 postdoc, 2 full time scientists, and variable numbers of interns, graduate students, and collaborators. More information on the position and Archbold's Avian Ecology Lab can be found at: http://www.archbold- station.org/abs/staff/rbowman/srbowman.htm. Starting date 1 January 2007. Funding is available for 4 years with the possibility for extension. Candidates willing to make a long-term commitment preferred. Assistant Research Biologists have opportunities for advancement. Benefits include salary in the mid-upper 30's (depending on experience), annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance, disability benefits, and an excellent pension plan. Applicants should send a letter summarizing research experience and qualifications, a CV or resume, lists of courses and grades, relevant reprints or other writing, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 3 references. Email applications are preferred. Applications will be considered through 15 October 2006. Send applications to Dr. Reed Bowman, Archbold Biological Station, P. O. Box 2057, Lake Placid, FL 33862. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] station.org. Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
