About this Post Doc Research Associate role at University of Arkansas System
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University of Arkansas at MonticelloUAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.
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Forestry / Agri / Nat. Resourc
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Summary of Job Duties:
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to high-impact publications, collaborate with a broad network of research and management partners, assist in developing competitive research proposals, and help shape future research directions within the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence. The successful candidate should possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, experience with spatial ecology and movement analyses, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in wildlife science, landscape ecology, geospatial science, waterfowl ecology, or a closely related field.
Preferred qualifications include experience with:
- GPS telemetry and animal movement analyses.
- Geospatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing.
- Statistical, ecological, and machine-learning modeling using modern analytical software (e.g., R or Python).
- Google Earth Engine and cloud-based geospatial analysis.
- Spatial visualization, mapping applications, and predictive ecological modeling.
Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license (or obtain one within 60 days of employment). The position will include fieldwork, overnight travel, and attendance at scientific conferences.
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.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.
