Hi All, Please pass this along to anyone you think may be a good candidate: ******************************************************************************* TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Ecology at Colorado State University POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Associate LOCATION: Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Postdoc will also have opportunities to work locally with collaborators at USDA-ARS, and at the University of Nevada, Reno as a visiting scholar. APPOINTMENT: 24-month, with the possibility to extend contingent on available funding and performance. PROJECT: Our USDA-NIFA-funded project aims to understand the drivers and dynamics of prairie dog boom and bust population cycles, in the context of plague, climate, and livestock production. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoctoral associate will work with Ana Davidson and Cynthia Hartway at Colorado State University and Kevin Shoemaker at the University of Nevada, Reno, and collaborators at USDA-ARS to develop statistical models that integrate a suite of long-term ecological, spatial, and climate data and improve our understanding of the drivers of boom-bust cycles of prairie dog colonies. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2021. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Must have a PhD in ecology/biology, statistics, or closely related field by the start of employment. Must also have demonstrated experience publishing scientific papers in quantitative ecology. Must have proficiency with programming, spatial analysis and statistics in R and be able to develop and implement hierarchical statistical models using Bayesian and/or frequentist methods. Highly Desirable: Experience with population demographic models, strong background in spatially explicit analysis, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and an ability to communicate and collaborate well. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Annual salary is $50,000-$55,000. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy (http://hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/fap-insplans.html). APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials include: 1.) Curriculum vitae; 2.) Cover letter describing background and qualifications relevant to the position; and 3.) Contact information for 3 professional references. All application materials should be submitted electronically as one file in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format to: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/89064 For questions, contact: Dr. Ana Davidson, Search Committee Chair. Ana.Davidson@colostate.edu<mailto:Ana.Davidson@colostate.edu> http://anadavidson.weebly.com/ DEADLINE: For full consideration by the search committee, all materials must be received by the application review deadline of Aug 30, 2021. Ana Davidson, Ph.D. Colorado Natural Heritage Program & Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Colorado State University 1475 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523 Office: (970) 491-0814 Cell: (505) 250-8043 email: ana.davidson@colostate.edu<mailto:ana.davidson@colostate.edu> Web: anadavidson.weebly.com/<http://anadavidson.weebly.com/> Live your dream, and wear your passion. (Holstee Manifesto)