dimanche 29 août 2010

WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST

Tenure-Track Faculty Position, University of Connecticut – Department of Natural Resources & the Environment We seek applicants with experience in wildlife ecology and conservation, with interest and ability to collaborate with state and federal wildlife management agencies and relevant NGOs. Duties include: excellence in scholarly publication; effective extramural grant solicitation; effective undergraduate and graduate teaching; and service to the Department, University, and society. We seek a candidate whose research and teaching focus on one or more of the following areas: - Field assessment of habitat relationships and population characterization of species of conservation concern. - Population management techniques for abundant and expanding wildlife in exurban and suburbanizing landscapes. - Application of statistical models of habitat use, population demographics, and geographic information systems (GIS) to understand and predict effects of climate and landscape changes on wildlife populations. - Urban wildlife ecology, human-wildlife conflicts and associated conservation strategies Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree at the time of appointment in wildlife science, natural resources, ecology/zoology, or related discipline; experience with wildlife field techniques; ability to perform quantitative data analyses; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral experience; success at obtaining competitive extramural grants; college teaching experience; a record of scholarly publication in wildlife science; collaborative research experience with wildlife management agencies; and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. This is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin 23 Aug 2011. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the applicant and experience of the candidate. Screening of applications will begin 8 Oct 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will work at the University of Connecticut's main campus located in Storrs, and/or the campuses located at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury and/or any other University location. For further information about the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, please visit our website at http://www.nre.uconn.edu/. Applicants should apply online through Husky Hire at (URL: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu); upload an application letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing teaching philosophy and research interests, and names with contact information of three individuals who have been asked to submit letters of reference. Letters of recommendation should be sent via e-mail to the Co-Chairs of the Wildlife Ecologist Search Committee (DRS. JASON VOKOUN & MORTY ORTEGA) via (EM: nre@uconn.edu) - please reference search #2011107 in the subject line. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.