Postdoctoral Scholar Job Postdoctoral Scholar: Spatial Ecology – Fort Collins, Colorado in Fort Collins, Colorado
Working Title Postdoctoral Scholar: Spatial Ecology – Fort Collins, Colorado
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202301477AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000-$65,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/18/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship ( FRS ) at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in forest and rangeland ecosystems. Existing programs of emphasis in the department include forest and rangeland ecology, natural resource management, fire science, vegetation measurement and biometry, policy and planning, and restoration ecology. As a part of Colorado State University, FRS 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.
Position Summary
The postdoc will lead research projects assessing drought exposure and risk under climate change for sensitive wildlife species in California and across the US. They will be responsible for spatial analysis of species range and climate (i.e., drought) data as well as publication and dissemination of findings to the scientific and conservation communities. The postdoc will be supervised by CSU and Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station principal investigators and will have opportunities to work closely with a network of academic and government agency scientists and managers.
This position qualifies to be part-time in-person, part-time remote.
Required Job Qualifications
• A PhD degree is ecology, wildlife biology, statistics or similar field
• Desire to produce conservation and management-relevant science.
• A record of publishing in scientific journals or producing management-relevant reports
• Desire to contribute to help build positive and safe working environments for all, regardless of background or identity.
Preferred Job Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but we do NOT expect individuals to possess all of of the listed skills:
Experience managing big data and/or complex data flows with a goal of reproducibility. Evidence of data science experience.
Proficient in coding languages for ecological analysis, especially R, but potentially also Python, Bugs/Jags, Stan, JavaScript, or Julia etc.
Experience conducting spatial analysis with large raster and vector datasets using ArcGIS, QGIS , Google Earth Engine, R and/or Python.
Experience working closely with conservation organizations (e.g., state wildlife services or NGOs)
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
Analyze existing and new datasets; disseminate findings in written and oral forms (i.e., publications, reports, and presentations).
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