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We seek to 2 postdoctoral fellows with skills in quantitative ecology to complete analysis of monitoring data collected by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service, and to communicate findings through reports, presentations, and manuscripts. One person will be primarily responsible for assessing the utility of distance sampling approaches for monitoring landbird populations using data collected in Alaska and eastern US. Research will also include some data collection with a song playback system in Denali National Park. Additional duties will include capture-mark-recapture analysis for several species and protocol and design development for future monitoring. This position is currently funded for 1 year and 5 months and may extent for an additional 6 months. The second position will lead an analysis of May breeding pair surveys for waterbirds to assess how environmental change and land use practices have affected the distribution and abundance of breeding waterfowl in North America. Analysis will be completed using an occupancy modeling framework and may require the use of Bayesian approaches. This position is funded for 2 years. Both positions will be stationed in Fairbanks, AK. However, individuals in both positions will be expected to travel and interact with colleagues in AK (Anchorage) and eastern U.S. (Patuxent and biologist at eastern refuges). For further information and to apply visit the uakjobs website (www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=74349). Further inquiries should be directed to Mark Lindberg (mslindberg@alaska.edu or 907-474-6598). Applications will be reviewed starting 15 August. The University of Alaska is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.