POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSTDOCTORALFELLOW

Climate Change Impactson Migratory Waterbirds and Wetlands
Department ofNatural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma StateUniversity
Stillwater, OK74078TheDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in the Division ofAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State Universityinvites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow.



Position Description

Funding is available for a two-year postdoctoral research positionto work with Drs. Craig Davis and Scott Loss in the Department of NaturalResource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University. Thisposition is funded through the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (SC-CASC)and will address research questions related to the impacts of climate change onmigratory waterbirds and wetland habitats in the U.S. Great Plains region. Thepostdoc will lead work that expands on our previous research evaluating effectsof changing precipitation regimes on wetland extent and migratory shorebirdhabitat use in the Great Plains. Specifically, the postdoctoral fellow will:(1) leverage existing datasets on waterbird habitat use and movements toproject climate change effects on habitat for multiple groups of migratorywaterbirds (e.g., ducks, geese, cranes); (2) help coordinate a survey studythat evaluates perceptions about climate change and climate change adaptationpractices among multiple stakeholder groups (state/federal biologists, Tribalnations, NGOs, private landowners); and (3) disseminate decision support toolsthat stakeholders can use to prioritize wetland management strategies thatincrease resilience of wetlands and waterbirds to climate change.


Well-qualified individuals with a strongquantitative modeling background, experience working with large data sets, and researchinterests in climate effects on avian species and their habitat are encouragedto apply. Experience with social science surveys is also beneficial but notrequired. In addition to collaborating with Drs. Davis and Loss, the postdocwill collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team that includes: Dr.Omkar Joshi (a social scientist in NREM); 1-2 OSU graduate students funded onthe same project; ecologists with U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish andWildlife Service, North Dakota State University, Kansas Fish and WildlifeCooperative Research Unit, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville; and projectstakeholders and partners with a variety of state, federal, and tribalagencies.



Salary Information
Salaryfor this postdoctoral fellow position is $60,000/yr plus benefits excludingretirement; funding is also available for travel to meet with collaborators andpresent at scientific conferences.  Checkout our competitive benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html. 



Employment Conditions

This is an 11-month temporary faculty position.  Appointments are to be made for a term of oneyear or less.  Reappointments for a totalperiod of not more than two years may be made. Review ofapplications will begin August 12, 2024, and will continue until a suitableapplicant is identified. Anticipated start date is between November 2024 andJan 2025 (start date is somewhat flexible).



Qualifications
Requiredqualifications:  Applicants must have aPh.D. in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or arelated field; demonstrated experience conducting research that results inpeer-reviewed publications; strong quantitative analysis skills including pastexperience managing and analyzing large data sets; strong written and oralcommunications skills; and a strong record of successfully leading andparticipating in collaborative team research.



Application

Toapply:  Applications must be submittedonline at: https://jobs.okstate.edu (search by keyword reqxxxx)
Applicants should submit:  1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing theirexperience and research expertise related to the above project goals andrequired qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information forthree references.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr.Craig Davis or Dr. Scott Loss
Oklahoma State University
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
Email: craig.a.davis@okstate.edu or scott.loss@okstate.edu
http://nrem.okstate.edu



About the Department

The Department of Natural ResourceEcology & Management provides instruction, research and Extension expertisethat focuses on the natural resources of fisheries, forests, rangeland andwildlife within and beyond the boundaries of Oklahoma Our mission is toincrease public awareness and understanding through teaching, research andExtension, of the ecology, management and sustainable use of these naturalresources that are important for maintaining ecosystem health, speciesdiversity, agriculture and forest production, hunting and fishing, and theenjoyment of experiencing nature. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/natural-resource/index.html


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