Postdoc Position - Colorado State and Patuxent WRC
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:30 pmPostdoctoral Fellow
Modeling of Mortality of Golden Eagles at Wind Turbines
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
POSITION TITLE: Post-doctoral Fellow Position
SALARY: $50K - $55K per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, benefits included.
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Up to two years after start date, anticipate October 2011-2013 (Contingent upon appropriation of funds)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 August 2011, or until suitable candidate is found
POSITION SUMMARY:
Colorado State University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position to: (1) develop a superpopulation approach to inference about wind farm mortality to birds and bats based on data from carcass surveys, detection experiments and carcass survival experiments; (2) apply this model to data from existing wind farms to obtain estimates of mortality; (3) develop design recommendations for new carcass surveys and experiments directed at wind farm mortality; and (4) develop new software or describe use of existing software to make these methods accessible. This work will be focused on golden eagles and will support USFWS decisions about wind farm location and operation relative to allowable take of golden eagles. The work is intended to become a component of an integrated adaptive management approach to managing wind farms.
DUTIES:
The post-doctoral fellow will be primarily supervised by Dr. Bill Kendall at the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, at Colorado State University. The incumbent will also work closely with Dr. James Nichols and other personnel of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, as well as other personnel of the U. S. Geological Survey and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Accordingly, the postdoc position will be located at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, with significant travel to Patuxent, located in Laurel, Maryland.
MINIUMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ph.D. in biology (wildlife), ecology, statistics, or related quantitative field.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with statistical modeling used to describe population dynamics from mark-recapture data.
3. Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software used to estimate vital rates.
4. Demonstrated desire and proficiency to publish in the peer-reviewed literature.
DESIRED ABILITIES:
Competitive candidates will have a background in demographic estimation and population modeling. Proficient programming skills and experience with hierarchical modeling are desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent written and personal communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative way on applied problems.
TO APPLY:
Submit letter describing your background and interest, curriculum vitae, copy of college transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references online at: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employme ... ities.html. For full consideration, all materials must be received by 4:30pm, Tuesday, August 31, 2011.
For further information, contact:
William L. Kendall (William.Kendall@colostate.edu)
970/491-7066
USGS Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
1484 Campus Delivery - Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1484
or
James D. Nichols (jnichols@usgs.gov)
301-497-5660
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, MD 20708
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.
Modeling of Mortality of Golden Eagles at Wind Turbines
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
POSITION TITLE: Post-doctoral Fellow Position
SALARY: $50K - $55K per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, benefits included.
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Up to two years after start date, anticipate October 2011-2013 (Contingent upon appropriation of funds)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 August 2011, or until suitable candidate is found
POSITION SUMMARY:
Colorado State University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position to: (1) develop a superpopulation approach to inference about wind farm mortality to birds and bats based on data from carcass surveys, detection experiments and carcass survival experiments; (2) apply this model to data from existing wind farms to obtain estimates of mortality; (3) develop design recommendations for new carcass surveys and experiments directed at wind farm mortality; and (4) develop new software or describe use of existing software to make these methods accessible. This work will be focused on golden eagles and will support USFWS decisions about wind farm location and operation relative to allowable take of golden eagles. The work is intended to become a component of an integrated adaptive management approach to managing wind farms.
DUTIES:
The post-doctoral fellow will be primarily supervised by Dr. Bill Kendall at the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, at Colorado State University. The incumbent will also work closely with Dr. James Nichols and other personnel of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, as well as other personnel of the U. S. Geological Survey and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Accordingly, the postdoc position will be located at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, with significant travel to Patuxent, located in Laurel, Maryland.
MINIUMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ph.D. in biology (wildlife), ecology, statistics, or related quantitative field.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with statistical modeling used to describe population dynamics from mark-recapture data.
3. Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software used to estimate vital rates.
4. Demonstrated desire and proficiency to publish in the peer-reviewed literature.
DESIRED ABILITIES:
Competitive candidates will have a background in demographic estimation and population modeling. Proficient programming skills and experience with hierarchical modeling are desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent written and personal communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative way on applied problems.
TO APPLY:
Submit letter describing your background and interest, curriculum vitae, copy of college transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references online at: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employme ... ities.html. For full consideration, all materials must be received by 4:30pm, Tuesday, August 31, 2011.
For further information, contact:
William L. Kendall (William.Kendall@colostate.edu)
970/491-7066
USGS Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
1484 Campus Delivery - Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1484
or
James D. Nichols (jnichols@usgs.gov)
301-497-5660
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, MD 20708
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.