Post Doctoral AD- Carver

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Postdoctoral Associate AD in the Odum School of Ecology, focused on wildlife disease management and sarcoptic mange modeling. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, data-informed guidelines, and on-ground applicability.

Ideal candidates will have strong coding and modeling skills, wildlife experience, and a practical outlook for management of wildlife pathogens. The position is a 2-year postdoc with field-relevant modelling work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with coding (e.g., R) for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience with mathematical and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience working with wildlife and wildlife pathogens.
• Appreciation for practical wildlife disease management and on-ground challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on wildlife disease management (70%).
• Write scholarly articles and present findings (20%).
• Collaborate on multi-project efforts with stakeholders (10%).

Skills

R programming

Mathematical modeling

Statistical modeling

Wildlife handling

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate AD – Carver

Department: Ecology – Odum School of Ecology

Location: Athens Area

Employment type: Employee

Anticipated start date: 08/01/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Position Summary

A 2-year postdoctoral position focused on wildlife disease management is available in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. The research will focus on the practical application and modelling of sarcoptic mange control in wildlife. The goals of the research are to: (1) work with stakeholders engaged in on‑ground disease management problems; (2) advance a modeling framework to enhance alignment with the types and nuances of management undertaken in situ; and (3) produce data‑informed management guidelines for select host species impacted by sarcoptic mange. The ideal applicant will have a strong appreciation for the realities of on‑ground wildlife disease management, and be able to think innovatively. The applicant should be capable of working with stakeholders, will likely gain first‑hand experience, and should be competent with modeling or possess practical cross‑disciplinary skills. The work is focused on sarcoptic mange and broadly on ideas presented in the Journal of Applied Ecology reference below.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on infectious disease management (70% of time)
• Write scholarly articles and present research (20% of time)
• Assist with collaborative projects (10% of time)

Education & Experience

Ideally, the candidate will be proficient with coding (e.g., with R), have experience with mathematical and statistical modeling, have experience working with wildlife (e.g., surveying, handling, etc.) and some wildlife pathogens, and possess an appreciation for management of wildlife or their pathogens.

Physical Demands

Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Classification & Administrative Details

Classification title: Post‑Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0