Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Wildlife Health and Conservation

Adtalem Global Education

Job Location:

Basseterre - Saint Kitts and Nevis

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is inviting applications for one Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Wildlife Health and Conservation with a focus on sea turtles shorebirds and seabirds.

About the Position

This exciting opportunity will involve conducting research on endangered and threatened wildlife species collecting population and health data and contributing to management and policy-related initiatives. Current projects span nesting behavior foraging ecology disease surveillance sex ratio assessments clinical cases necropsy and conservation education.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary supervisory team:

Dr. Kimberly M. Stewart (RUSVM SKSTMN WIDECAST)

Dr. Karen L. Eckert (WIDECAST)

Dr. Terry Norton (WIDECAST SKSTMN The Turtle Hospital)

Dr. Scott Rush (Mississippi State University)

Key Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate on intramural and extramural grant applications.

Publish at least two manuscripts per year (case report short communication or full manuscript).

Present research at WIDECAST AGM and ISTS annually.

Supervise and train student volunteers and research elective students (minimum 20 per year).

Train graduate and veterinary students in field and laboratory techniques

Qualifications :

Essential Qualifications

PhD in wildlife management conservation medicine or related field.

Previous research experience with sea turtles and/or seabirds/shorebirds.

Strong record of research productivity (publications presentations).

Ability to work independently and lead projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

Ability to swim walk at least five miles on soft sand and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Proficiency with data management tools (Microsoft Office EarthRanger KoboToolbox).

Flexibility to work nights/early mornings and respond to field emergencies as needed.

Additional Information :

Benefits of the Fellowship

Work alongside leading conservation scientists in the Caribbean.

Access to extensive management data from ongoing projects.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes and policy.

Professional development through grant writing publications and conference presentations.

How to Apply

Submit the following materials by October 13 2015:

Cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing research experience & interest in both project areas.
CV with a complete list of publications.
Reference information will also be requested from 3 referees.

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is inviting applications for one Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Wildlife Health and Conservation with a focus on sea turtles shorebirds and seabirds.About the PositionThis exciting opportunity will involve conducting research on endangered ...