Post-Doctoral Associate in Quantitative Wildlife Ecology

We are looking for a quantitative wildlife ecologist to join our team to study how coyote
and fox interactions change across an urbanization gradient. We are excited about
recruiting an individual with specific skills in the capture of urban canids using leg-hold
and cable restraint traps, statistical analysis of animal behavior, and GIS/geospatial
analysis.

The task of the new team member will be to capture and radio collar foxes and
coyotes in and around the Twin Cities Metro Area and then model their space use and
behavioral patterns.

The post-doctoral researcher will also be responsible for coordinating a team to deploy and monitor behavioral playback cameras, developing a
data analysis pipeline for the resulting videos, and writing manuscripts. Additionally, this postdoc will work closely with a collaborative team of disease ecologists, movement
ecologists, and veterinarians. If the applicant has not completed their degree, they will be hired as a predoctoral associate (9545) until their PhD is conferred.

Percentage breakdown of duties:

20% Captures and collars coyotes and foxes in urban and rural settings.
15% Coordinates behavioral playback data collection
20% Develops analytical pipeline to model how the space use and behavior of each
species changes across the urbanization gradient.
35% Writes and submits manuscripts
10% Other duties including preparing and delivering presentations; conducting outreach
with the public; and working closely with land managers

Preferred Qualifications :
Competitive candidates should be highly motivated and possess a PhD in
quantitative/spatial ecology of wildlife or a related discipline with a strong quantitative
emphasis (ABD candidates will be considered). Specific experience trapping urban
canids using cable restraints and leg-hold traps, deploying behavioral playback
equipment, and analyzing wildlife relocation data using advanced spatial statistics in R
and QGIS is required. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a
team environment is essential.

Pay Range: $62,000 - $65,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Please provide:

(1) a brief cover letter detailing your
experiences for the qualifications above and how they have prepared you for this
position,

(2) a CV,

(3) names and contact information of three professional references

This position will remain open until filled.

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