Postdoc: Precision Livestock Grazing & Movement

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow at the Semi-Arid Grasslands Research Center to conduct independent and collaborative research on rangeland livestock grazing behavior using precision wearable technology. You will work with CSU and USDA ARS researchers to advance management practices in semiarid rangelands.

The initial 12-month appointment may renew; location is Fort Collins with on-site housing and field sampling opportunities at SGRC/CPER.

Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to start date in a related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity with first-author peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Research Execution: 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 manuscripts; present findings at national conferences.
• Leadership: Supervise staff, train students, develop grants, and ensure biosafety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python

R

ArcGIS

Education

Ph.D. in Rangeland Science and Management, Ecology, Animal Movement, Animal Science or closely related field

Job description

Colorado State University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow at the Semi-Arid Grasslands Research Center to conduct independent and collaborative research on rangeland livestock grazing behavior using precision wearable technology. You will work with CSU and USDA ARS researchers to advance management practices in semiarid rangelands.

The initial 12-month appointment may renew; location is Fort Collins with on-site housing and field sampling opportunities at SGRC/CPER.