Post-doc Position in Chronic Wasting Disease and Deer Manage

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Post-doc Position in Chronic Wasting Disease and Deer Manage

Postby aketz » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:00 pm

Background: We are recruiting a post-doctoral associate to lead an exciting project leveraging
information maintained by state agencies to evaluate impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease
(CWD) management activities on white-tailed deer population and disease dynamics. This will
involve investigating the impacts of deer harvest regulations on the realized harvest within and
between states in the Midwest, integrating the analytical results into models of CWD dynamics
to determine the harvest regulations most likely to have the desired outcome for managing
CWD. The postdoc will plan an adaptive management workshop for participating state agencies
to effectively use the results of the modeling effort regarding harvest strategies.

The position will be funded for 3 years with an annual salary of $55,000, and is a collaborative
project between the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S. Geological Survey, and the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The postdoc will be advised by Dr. Wendy Turner
(USGS/UW-Madison). The position will be hosted in the Department of Forest and Wildlife
Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Qualifications: We seek motivated candidates with a PhD in ecology, epidemiology, statistics,
or related discipline, excellent statistical skills (e.g., Bayesian hierarchical modeling), and
experience or interest in modeling infectious disease and adaptive management. Previous
experience with large biological databases is highly beneficial. Strong computing and data
management skills, especially R, are desirable. The candidate should have demonstrable ability
to produce quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and experience working
in collaborative research environments, including working with outside partner organizations.

Start Date: September 2020 (negotiable)

To apply, please send a single .PDF document including a cover letter summarizing research
interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, unofficial list of relevant coursework, and contact
information for three references to Dr. Christine Ribic (caribic@wisc.edu). Review of
applications will begin July 27th, 2020.

After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates.
The position is open to both U.S. citizens and international candidates. UW-Madison will assist
with visa applications as necessary once an offer is made.
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