The newly established Camp Fire Program in Wildlife Conservation (www.facebook.com/campfirewildlife) at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is seeking outstanding individuals for the following positions to join the lab in 2019.
Post-doctoral Scholar/Research Scientist – Isle Royale Wolf Introduction
In collaboration with Isle Royale National Park, the Camp Fire Program in Wildlife Conservation (www.campfirewildlife.com) at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is seeking an outstanding post-doctoral scholar/research scientist beginning April 2019.
Isle Royale National Park, a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve and wilderness area, is also world renowned for its wolves. The population of wolves on Isle Royale had declined to two animals, prompting the National Park Service to recently launch a wolf introduction program. This ongoing phased introduction of wolves provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the effects of introducing an apex predator on ecosystem processes including predator-prey interactions and trophic relationships. The scientist’s primary duties will include: 1) characterizing the current wolf introduction program on Isle Royale and factors influencing its success and 2) participate in development of an overarching experimental design/study to document ecosystem-level responses to introduced wolves. The scientist is expected to spend considerable time on the island to oversee data collection and to summarize this and other data for required reporting and peer-reviewed publications. Though the academic home for this position is at SUNY ESF in Syracuse, New York, the incumbent will be stationed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, on Isle Royale National Park and in Houghton. This multi-year position is renewable annually, based on satisfactory job performance and funding availability.
Requirements:
- PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, or closely related field, with a strong academic record.
- Excellent quantitative skills and ecological knowledge related to the position. Proficiency in R and ArcGIS software is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong ability to work in a team-oriented environment with external collaborators, excellent work ethic, and good sense of humor.
- Ability to work in remote wilderness areas for extended periods of time during inclement weather.
Compensation:
$50,000 annual salary plus excellent fringe benefits.
To apply:
Submit a single pdf that includes a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jerry Belant (jbelant@esf.edu) and Mark Romanski (mark_romanski@nps.gov). Applications will be reviewed in order received; those submitted by 15 March will receive optimal consideration. Anticipated start date in late April with field work anticipated to begin in May 2019.
PhD Student — Elk resource selection in response to timber harvest
In collaboration with Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists and Alaskan Native Corporations, the student will use GPS-collared elk to estimate their response to timber harvest and develop a harvest regimen that optimizes sustained timber yield and elk abundance. Coursework will be completed at SUNY ESF with fieldwork conducted on Afognak and Raspberry Islands in the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska.
Requirements:
- MS degree in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or closely related field, with a strong academic record.
- Excellent quantitative skills and ecological knowledge related to the position(s) of interest. Proficiency in R and ArcGIS software is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with external collaborators, strong work ethic, and good sense of humor.
Compensation:
$25,000 annual salary plus full tuition and benefits
To apply:
Submit a single pdf that includes a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, your CV, unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores (PhD applicants only), and contact information for three references to Dr. Jerry Belant (jbelant@esf.edu). Please clearly state the position(s) you are applying for in the email subject line; applications will be reviewed in order received.