2 Quantitative post-docs | UC Berkeley

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2 Quantitative post-docs | UC Berkeley

Postby cooch » Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:30 am

Two postdoctoral positions in quantitative ecology and statistical modeling are available at UC Berkeley in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management (ESPM) and the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ). Both positions will require extensive development and use of multispecies occupancy models to draw inferences on species and community change.

The ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

- A doctoral degree in a relevant subject
- Strong experience in statistical modelling including Bayesian methods and study design
- Advanced knowledge in R and additional programming languages
- Skills in spatial modeling and GIS desirable
- Strong record including scientific publications
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Position 1 is associated with the Grinnell Resurvey Project under the direction of Professor Steve Beissinger, which is currently funded by NSF to sample Mojave Desert vertebrates to understand how climate change and anthropogenic factors have affected species’ turnover during the past century. Familiarity with spatial modeling of climate, and physiological-based and climate-based species distribution models is desirable. This position will have the opportunity to participate in on-going surveys of small mammals, so experience with small mammal trapping is advantageous. This project includes collaborators in the MVZ, San Diego Natural History Museum, University of New Mexico, and UC Santa Cruz.

Position 2 is associated with the development of a statewide wildlife monitoring approach under the direction of PI Steve Beissinger, co-PI Justin Brashares and collaborator Perry de Valpine in ESPM, in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under the direction of Dr. Brett Furnas. Analyses will use data collected by automated recorders of birds and bats and camera station surveys of mammals from the Mojave Desert and Great Valley for modeling occupancy at ecoregional scales, and to conduct power analyses for trend detection. Knowledge of these taxa would be advantageous. This position will assist with the development of recommendations for a statewide biodiversity monitoring approach.

Both positions are based at UC Berkeley and include competitive salary and health benefits. Both are full-time, 12-month, fixed-term positions, with reappointment for a second year conditional on satisfactory performance.

Review of applications will begin 1 August 2016 and the positions are open until filled. Interested candidates should send (1) an email describing their research interests and qualifications along with (2) a CV, (3) representative publications, and (4) contact information for two references to Steve Beissinger beis@berkeley.edu. The intended start date for these positions is fall 2016.
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