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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG191176PD
Position Number 00110686
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information

Department ID 112101 - Applied Ecology
Department 112101 - Applied Ecology
Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties
Primary research focuses on developing methods to estimate Canada lynx abundance and distribution in Minnesota, USA using detection/non-detection data and genetic mark-recapture data. The position is located at North Carolina State University and involves a collaborative team including Dr. Nathan Hostetter (USGS NC Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; NC State University), Megan Kosterman (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and Dan Ryan (Superior National Forest).

The Postdoctoral Associate will:
  1. Quantify multi-year lynx occupancy using snow-tracking data from Superior National Forest (2014-2024).
  2. Develop methods to estimate abundance by integrating annual snow-tracking data and periodic genetic spatial capture-recapture data (2 years of SCR data).
  3. Work with collaborators to evaluate the future status of lynx in the region and monitoring efforts.

The postdoc will participate in all aspects of research activities, have opportunities to participate in occasional field research, and have the flexibility to explore their own research ideas.

Appointment is for one year, with renewal of an additional year based upon satisfactory performance and funding.

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Other Work/Responsibilities
Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Department Required Skills
  • Ph.D. in fisheries, wildlife, statistics, quantitative ecology, or related fields.
  • Experience with hierarchical modeling in R with special emphasis on spatial capture-recapture and Bayesian methods.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research group.
  • Commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Proficiency with hierarchical modeling and data integration either through existing software (JAGS/Nimble/Stan) or customizable methods.
  • Spatial modeling experience (e.g., spatial statistics, spatial capture-recapture, spatial occupancy)
  • Experience working with and managing large heterogeneous data sets.
Required License or Certification
  • A valid NC Driver’s License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
  • A valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience ($60,000 - $65,000)
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 02/27/2024
Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/198181
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HERC
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., Sc.D.) in fisheries, wildlife, statistics, quantitative ecology, or in a related field, with no more than five (5) years from the initial date of postdoctoral appointment?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience with hierarchical modeling in R with special emphasis on spatial capture-recapture and Bayesian methods?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a relevant PhD awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Contact Information for References
  3. Resume/CV
Optional Documents