Postdoctoral Fellow in Biological Sciences

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Closing Date:

01/07/2025

Type of Position:

Researchers and Scientists

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

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Department:

Department of Biological Sciences Research Assistants

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

We seek a Postdoctoral Fellow in Population/Spatial Ecology at the Arkansas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, housed in the University of Arkansas Department of Biological Sciences. Overall, we are looking for a positive and creative individual with strong oral and written communication skills. The successful applicant will have the ability to be both an independent and motivated problem solver and collaborative team member capable of co-producing relevant science with scientists and on-the-ground practitioners.

This position is funded by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. The primary duty of the postdoctoral fellow will be to estimate and map population growth rates of turkeys across Arkansas using integrated population models. Additional duties will include identifying areas with the greatest potential to positively impact turkey populations through management and providing technical assistance for development of public-facing data products such as Shiny apps, data communications, etc. There is also an opportunity to analyze a large extant Acoustic Recording Unit database to assess savanna, glade, and grassland restoration outcomes across Arkansas. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be part of the Arkansas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit and will work closely with a team comprised of University faculty, U.S. Geological Survey scientists, and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wildlife and Private Lands Divisions. Scientific and data products from this research will directly support conservation decision-making in Arkansas.

The position will ideally be located in Fayetteville, AR, at the University of Arkansas Department of Biological Sciences, but fully remote-work will be considered for exceptional candidates within the U.S. Fayetteville is listed as one of the best places to live in the US and has many wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities including the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, the Buffalo National Scenic River, and world-class mountain biking trails. This is a full-time, Postdoctoral Fellow position with salary depending on experience ($60,000-$65,000 per year). Funding is also available for 1 national conference, 1 regional conference, and travel to meet with collaborators.

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 Ecology, Biology, or a related field with a strong quantitative background 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with R and analyzing spatial data using GIS, Google Earth Engine, etc.

• Proficiency in integrated population modeling

• Record of success conducting research, evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals 

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to co-produce and conduct a research project with numerous collaborators (e.g., natural resource agencies, university faculty, private land owners, etc.).

Additional Information:

This is a 1-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

Salary Information:

$60,000- $65,000

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:

Caleb Roberts, Unit Leader, cr065@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

To Apply:
Submit these application materials: 1) your CV, 2) a maximum 2-page cover letter indicating how you meet the qualifications of the position, why you are interested in this position specifically, how this position might support your career goals, and why you might be a good fit for this project, and 3) contact information for three (3) professional references willing to provide letters of reference. Letters will only be requested for a short-list of applicants.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Apply