Postdoc: Livestock Grazing Behavior & Precision Tech

Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Livestock Grazing Behavior. You will lead research on movement ecology of rangeland livestock using wearable tech, collaborate with CSU and USDA researchers, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

The appointment is 12 months with renewal possible, and on‑site housing options are available. The role emphasizes data fusion of GPS, accelerometer, and remote sensing data, mentorship of students, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rangeland Science and Management, Ecology, Animal Movement, Animal Science or closely related field completed prior to the proposed start date.
• Demonstrated research productivity evidenced by first-author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments or computational modeling related to movement ecology and livestock performance in semiarid rangelands.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets using specialized methodologies and software.
• Scholarly Dissemination: Write and publish peer‑reviewed scientific manuscripts and present findings at national conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Experiment design

Education

Ph.D. in Rangeland Science/Management or related field

Tools

Python

R

ArcGIS

Job description

Colorado State University in Fort Collins invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Livestock Grazing Behavior. You will lead research on movement ecology of rangeland livestock using wearable tech, collaborate with CSU and USDA researchers, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

The appointment is 12 months with renewal possible, and on‑site housing options are available. The role emphasizes data fusion of GPS, accelerometer, and remote sensing data, mentorship of students, and