Postdoctoral Fellow in Biological Sciences - Fayetteville, United States - University of Arkansas

Description

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Department of Biological Sciences Research Assistants 21

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Willson Lab at the University of Arkansas ) is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to work on a large field study funded by the US Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office that seeks to understand wildlife use of solar arrays under varying management regimes, especially those managed for native vegetation. The project will use repeated sampling with a variety of automated and manual survey methods to sample birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and pollinators across sites in Arkansas and Kansas and use cutting edge statistical methods to determine how site, landscape, and management variables influence wildlife use of solar arrays. The post-doc will assist the PIs in project design and management, coordinate fieldwork, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, lead data analysis using multispecies community occupancy models, and lead aspects of report and manuscript preparation. The post-doc will also contribute to associated ecological outreach and education activities and preparation of outreach materials.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or related field conferred by May 2024
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by scientific publications and presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ecological statistics, especially occupancy analyses and Bayesian approaches
• Experience with programming in R or related software packages
• Experience conducting biological fieldwork
• Mentoring experience
• Interest and experience in ecological outreach and education

Additional Information:

This is a two-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

Salary Information:

$55,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

J.D. Willson, Associate Professor, Dept Biological Sciences;

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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