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Postdoc at Yale (CT and CO)
Job Description
- Agency
- Yale School of the Environment
- Location
- New Haven CT and Colorado
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- ~65,000/year
- Start Date
- 10/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 08/31/2023
- Website
- https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship-yale-school-environment
- Description
- We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join The Partnership in Forestry and Rangeland Research team at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) for one year (Fall 2023-Fall 2024). The successful candidate with assist the team with the implementation and evaluation of ecological long-term monitoring protocols in sagebrush areas and forests in south-central Colorado. Specifically, the postdoc will lead a field research team in Colorado, build upon an existing data management system, conduct data analysis, mentor students, and contribute to publication of results and findings. This position is part of a larger collaboration between YSE and ranch and land managers in the western United States. The partnership aims to increase knowledge and understanding of landscapes, ecological processes, and effective land management strategies for conservation in the West. During the previous three summers, our team drafted and modified initial long-term monitoring protocols for the site, tested their implementation, and carried out two other research projects related to vegetation management. Our team will continue this research for one more year, test additional monitoring protocols in the field during summer 2024, and summarize and report findings. The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. Bill Lauenroth (faculty director) and Michelle Downey (program director) as well as work with students and ranch managers in the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado. The post-doc will be present in New Haven, CT during the academic year and then present in south-central Colorado during the summer to lead the research team in data collection. Duties The successful candidate will: Analyze field data and summarize findings Build upon an existing data management system Lead a 5-person field research team during summer 2024 to collect data to support long-term monitoring at the site Evaluate long-term monitoring protocols and make adjustments as need in collaboration with the team
- Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Ecology, Biology, or related field Demonstrated experience with data management and data analysis Familiarity with plant identification and vegetation sampling methods Prior experience working in the field safely (i.e., operating vehicle on rough dirt roads, working in the sun/rain/heat) collecting data Demonstrated experience in project management and problem-solving skills Ability to lead a team, collaborate with others, and work independently Interest in collaborating in publications of findings Excellent communication skills Valid driver’s license HOW TO APPLY Review of applications will begin immediately and occur on a ROLLING BASIS until the position is filled. Please submit the following as 1 PDF to Bill.Lauenroth@yale.edu and Michelle.Downey@yale.edu: Cover letter with brief description of their interests in the position CV Contact information for two professional references
- Contact Person
- Michelle.Downey@yale.edu
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