Postdoc: Black Bear Population Ecology & IPMs

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Population Ecology of Black Bear within the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in Stillwater, OK. The position focuses on integrating data sources and modeling approaches to evaluate population trajectories in the Ouachita region.

The successful candidate will lead IPMs and other quantitative analyses, collaborate with ODWC biologists, and contribute to reporting and dissemination of results, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills including IPMs.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large data sets and publish research.

Responsibilities

• Collate data from prior research and monitoring efforts.
• Evaluate potential monitoring strategies for effectiveness.
• Assess impacts of alternative harvest scenarios on population dynamics.
• Collaborate with ODWC biologists to identify management objectives and estimates.
• Contribute to monthly and annual reporting and disseminate results via presentations and papers.
• Potential to contribute to undergraduate teaching within NREM.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

IPMs

Large datasets

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in ecology or related field

Tools

IPMs

Job description

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Population Ecology of Black Bear within the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in Stillwater, OK. The position focuses on integrating data sources and modeling approaches to evaluate population trajectories in the Ouachita region.

The successful candidate will lead IPMs and other quantitative analyses, collaborate with ODWC biologists, and contribute to reporting and dissemination of results, with