主要观点总结
招聘定量野生动物生态学家，用于通过相机陷阱估算白尾鹿的种群密度和群体大小。要求具有使用相机陷阱进行野生动物密度估算、空间生态和地理信息系统、统计推断和机器学习的特定技能。工作地点在明尼苏达大学，有良好的工作环境和福利。
关键观点总结
关键观点1: 职位概述
招聘定量野生动物生态学家，使用相机陷阱技术来估算白尾鹿的种群密度和群体大小，并对其进行栖息地选择分析。
关键观点2: 主要任务
负责协调团队保持相机运行，开发图像数据管道，估算当地白尾鹿的种群密度和群体大小（季节性尽可能），撰写手稿。作为更大的团队的一部分，更好地理解白尾鹿在城郊农业界面的移动、栖息地使用和疾病动态。
关键观点3: 任职要求
要求具有定量/空间生态学的博士学位以及相关学科的强烈定量重点。需要具有使用相机陷阱进行密度估算的特定经验，具有贝叶斯方法的经验。能够独立工作并在团队环境中协作的能力至关重要。提交或发表在同行评审的期刊上是续聘或任何潜在续约的强制要求。
关键观点4: 工作地点与福利
工作地点在明尼苏达大学，提供良好的工作环境和福利，包括竞争性的工资、带薪休假、灵活的学习机会、全面的医疗保险计划等。
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About the Job
We are looking for a quantitative wildlife ecologist to join our team to estimate white-tailed deer density and group size using camera traps. We are excited about recruiting an individual with specific skills in wildlife density estimation using camera traps, spatial ecology and GIS, statistical inference, and/or machine learning. The task of the new team member will be to estimate white-tailed deer density, group size, and habitat selection based on deer radio collar data and a 100 camera trap grid in suburban park reserves. The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for coordinating a team to keep the cameras running, developing a data pipeline for the images, estimating local deer density and group size (seasonally if possible), and writing manuscripts. This postdoc would be part of a larger team to better understand white-tailed deer movement, habitat use, and disease dynamics at the suburban/agricultural interface. Additionally, this postdoc can work closely with a collaborative team of disease ecologists, movement ecologists, and veterinarians through a national SARS-CoV-2 / Cervid Targeted Surveillance Team (https://www.targetedsurveillance.com/).
Percentage breakdown of duties:
-20% Coordinates camera trap data collection
-35% Develops analytical pipeline and estimates density and group size
-35% Writes and submits manuscripts
-10% Other duties including preparing and delivering presentations; conducting outreach
with the public; and working closely with land managers
-Competitive candidates should be highly motivated and possess a PhD in quantitative/spatial ecology of wildlife or a related discipline with a strong quantitative emphasis.
-The candidate must provide evidence all requirements have been met for the completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire.
-Specific experience with Program R and methods in advanced spatial ecology/statistics is required.
-A candidate who has analyzed data from camera traps for density estimation and who has experience with Bayesian methodologies.
-The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential.
-Submission to or publishing in peer-reviewed journals is required and mandatory prior to any potential renewal beyond the one-year appointment.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
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Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Regents Tuition Benefit Program
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Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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University HSA contributions
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Disability and employer-paid life insurance
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Employee wellbeing program
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Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
opportunity
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Financial counseling services
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Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the
Office of Human Resources website
for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Please provide: (1) a cover letter detailing your experiences for the qualifications above and how they have prepared you for this position, (2) a CV, (3) names and contact information of three professional references, and (4) two relevant publications.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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