Post Doc : Conservation Biology

 
DATABASE APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

A postdoctoral position is available for a project involving informatic 
approaches to generating recovery goals and objectives for federally 
listed endangered and threatened species. The incumbent will be 
responsible for finding, compiling and analyzing life history, threat, 
and distribution data for numerous species from published and gray 
literature. This position is an excellent opportunity to work at the 
interface of academic science and conservation practice. We seek a 
highly motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail, and 
tolerance for long periods of meticulous fact-checking that are 
punctuated by intermittent peaks of elation when results are 
synthesized. Knowledge of the US Endangered Species Act, international 
conservation programs, and object-oriented databases are helpful but not 
required. The individual selected for this position will work regularly 
with graduate and undergraduate students, a database developer, and a 
broad array of agency personnel and thus should have excellent 
communication skills. Good time management and organizational skills 
are also a necessity. Data analysis and participation in writing 
manuscripts is expected

This position is part of a collaborative, DOD SERDP-funded research 
grant to investigate the potential for developing scientifically 
defensible recovery objectives for poorly known species that are not 
amenable to population viability analysis approaches. The position will 
be housed in Dr. Maile Neel's lab at the University of Maryland, College 
Park (alyxia.umiacs.umd.edu) and will involve close collaboration with 
Dr. Bill Fagan’s lab. (http://www.life.umd.edu/biology/faculty/fagan/). 
Start date is negotiable but September, 2006 is preferable. The 
position is available for one year with possible extension to two years. 
The salary is competitive and will be based on the candidate’s 
experience. Health benefits are offered with the position.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a biologically related field and an 
interest in working at the interface between the basic science and 
conservation. The diversity of faculty, post doctoral scientists and 
graduate students interested in ecology, evolution and conservation at 
the University of Maryland provides an excellent scientific community in 
which to develop professionally. Proximity to Washington, DC offers 
extensive opportunities to become involved with conservation agencies 
and organizations. For more information, contact Maile Neel 
([log in to unmask] or 301-405-9780). To apply, please send a cover letter 
explaining your research interests in general and your interest in this 
position specifically, a CV, and names and contact information for 3 
references by email to the address listed above.
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Maile Neel
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture &
 Department of Entomology
2116 Plant Sciences Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
USA

Office Phone (301) 405-9780
Cellular Phone (301) 395-0403
Fax: (301) 314-9308
email: [log in to unmask]

Lab Website: http://alyxia.umiacs.umd.edu