Post Doctoral Fellow - Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellow - Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Department: College: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Location: Georgetown, SC

Open Date: Jul 18, 2024

Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Waterfowl and Wetlands Ecology

James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center, Clemson University

STARTING DATE: Summer/Fall 2024

The James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center at Clemson University is recruiting a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scholar with an interest and background in waterfowl, other wetland-dependent wildlife, and wetland ecology and management. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the scientific literature and management of waterfowl populations across the southeast.

The position is budgeted for 2 years, but possibilities exist to add time and expand the scope of work.
We are seeking an outstanding scholar who is interested in waterfowl ecology, wetland management, quantitative ecology, and modeling. The selected candidate will play a key role in starting new research, ensuring continuity in ongoing projects, and publishing the results of a multitude of research papers. We will work closely with the selected candidate to provide ample professional development, such as opportunities for training, conference attendance, career counseling, mentoring students, grant writing, publishing, and presenting.

Qualifications

PhD. in Wildlife Ecology or related field. Strong quantitative skills and a strong desire to publish are a must. Innovative thinking and the ability to identify fruitful areas of research are required. Ideal candidates are intellectually curious, possess a keen desire to publish high-quality work, are strong communicators, and are willing to work with and keep multiple partners informed of progress. We seek and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Application Instructions

The Postdoc will be supervised by Dr. James T. Anderson (Clemson University). The incumbent’s office will be at the Belle W. Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science in Georgetown, SC. Interested individuals should apply by submitting a letter of interest, CV, unofficial copy of transcripts, examples of publications, and contact information for 3 references at http://apply.interfolio.com/150088. Please direct questions to Dr. Anderson at jta6@clemson.edu or (304) 276-8956.

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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