Post Doc USGS Hawaii/ Island Birds & Global Change (2 ye
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:35 pmPRE-ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POST DOCTORAL QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGIST RESEARCH POSITION GS-11 equivalent, two year term with benefits stationed at the Pacific Island Ecosystem Research Center, Kilauea Field Station, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, is expected to be announced in Feb 2010 and start in March 2010.
The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument) provides habitat for the largest and most important assemblages of tropical seabirds in the world, with 14 million birds (22 species) and 11 endangered species of terrestrial birds and plants. As part of a small team, PhD researcher will integrate sea level rise projections with wildlife population models. The candidate will implement analysis of existing data to assess vulnerability of Hawaiian seabirds, endangered terrestrial birds and their habitats of the low lying atolls for multidimensional conservation decisions tools. Models will integrate sea level rise projections and uncertainty, species extinction risks, with management and mitigation scenarios as part an initiative funded by the new USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center. Opportunities for lead and co-authorship on manuscripts for publication are expected. Background and skills desired: PhD in wildlife science, biometry or related field, wildlife demography, metapopulation dynamic studies, spatially explicit models, population abundance, density and trend estimators, Bayesian analysis, use of ArcGIS, WinBugs or Program R, SAS, wildlife trend estimators, avian population monitoring, population persistence models, techniques for missing data (bootstrapping and resampling). Experience with Program MARK, DISTANCE, and climate data. Strong interest in avian ecology, conservation, and island ecosystems. Good communication, data management, and organizational skills needed. Record of scientific publication in peer reviewed journals. May supervise master’s student or biological technician. Contact Michelle_Reynolds@usgs.gov for inquires.
The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument) provides habitat for the largest and most important assemblages of tropical seabirds in the world, with 14 million birds (22 species) and 11 endangered species of terrestrial birds and plants. As part of a small team, PhD researcher will integrate sea level rise projections with wildlife population models. The candidate will implement analysis of existing data to assess vulnerability of Hawaiian seabirds, endangered terrestrial birds and their habitats of the low lying atolls for multidimensional conservation decisions tools. Models will integrate sea level rise projections and uncertainty, species extinction risks, with management and mitigation scenarios as part an initiative funded by the new USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center. Opportunities for lead and co-authorship on manuscripts for publication are expected. Background and skills desired: PhD in wildlife science, biometry or related field, wildlife demography, metapopulation dynamic studies, spatially explicit models, population abundance, density and trend estimators, Bayesian analysis, use of ArcGIS, WinBugs or Program R, SAS, wildlife trend estimators, avian population monitoring, population persistence models, techniques for missing data (bootstrapping and resampling). Experience with Program MARK, DISTANCE, and climate data. Strong interest in avian ecology, conservation, and island ecosystems. Good communication, data management, and organizational skills needed. Record of scientific publication in peer reviewed journals. May supervise master’s student or biological technician. Contact Michelle_Reynolds@usgs.gov for inquires.