Postdoctoral Associate L P S
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Coastal Research and Extension Center (CREC) Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. Current funding is for two years with the possibility of an extension depending on the availability of funds. This position will be located at the Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi MS. A description of the Coastal Research and Extension Center is available at Outstanding candidates with excellent academic record and research interest/expertise in the following areas are invited to apply:
* Avian Ecology & Conservation
* Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
* Avian/Wildlife Socioeconomics
* Applied Quantitative Ecology
Salary Grade:UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Coastal Research and Extension Center is Mississippi State Universitys southern exposure linking residents of the coastal region to the university. The centers mission is to conduct research and education programs aimed at developing a better understanding and use of renewable and nonrenewable resources in south Mississippi. Its applied research and educational programs with biological physical and social systems focus on enhancing the quality of life of residents of Mississippi and other Gulf states. Our priorities address the specific needs of communities including the health and wellbeing of the people and responsible stewardship of unique natural resources. The Coastal Research and Extension Center is the leader in providing responsive solutions addressing social environmental and economic integration of Research and Extension.
Area of Specialization:
Avian/Wildlife Conservation Biology
Anticipated Appointment Date:
March 1 2024.
Tenure Track Status:
N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The associate will work with Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and CREC scientists Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Aquaculture faculty Federal (i.e. U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service etc. State (i.e. Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality etc. nongovernment organizations (i.e. Delta Audubon Wildlife Mississippi etc. and academic partners to develop and conduct extramurallyfunded applied avian conservation research across Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico region. The associate will participate in state and regionwide conservation conferences and workshops to identify applied research needs based on stakeholder objectives. The associate will also develop proposals and solicit extramural funding to address stakeholder priorities. In addition the postdoctoral researcher will work closely with MAFES/CREC scientists staff and graduate students to buildout existing research and education programs to address a broader range of avian conservation issues across the Gulf of Mexico.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD degree in Wildlife Ecology Conservation Biology or a closely related field. Demonstrated familiarity with ecological and wildlife conservation principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
It is desired that the candidate has a background in applied avian ecology and conservation research; expertise and experience with quantitative approaches to data analysis; expertise in programming in R; demonstrated success working closely with management agencies on applied questions in wildlife conservation and the application of conservation decision making to natural resource management.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
The individual should be selfmotivated fit well in a multidisciplinary team environment and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to acquire external support for conducting research and publishing in the peerreviewed literature.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
There is an expectation the successful candidate will participate in fieldwork as necessary but will include stretches of officebased work. Some overnight travel will be required annually to participate in Gulf of Mexico conservationoriented meetings and conferences as well as attend/present at regional national and international scientific conferences.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: online at by submitting a cover letter vitae statement of research and a copy of your transcripts with any social security numbers redacted.
Send three letters of recommendation (sent separately by your references) directly to:
Dr. Mark S. Woodrey
Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi MS 30532
or to
Screening Date:
February 5 2024 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
