Position Announcement
Post-doctoral Fellow:
Application Review Begins: Monday,14 May 2006
For further
information, please contact:
Kate Wynne
E-mail: ffkmw@uaf.edu
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The
Gulf Apex Predator-prey Program at the
The
successful candidate will assist in the a) analysis and synthesis of existing
pinniped diet data in the context of related prey and foraging data, b)
development of trophodynamic models, and c) preparation and publication of
research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, reports, and proposals.
This person will also be responsible for designing and implementing a short-term
study of Steller sea lion pup weaning ontogeny and may be asked to assist in the
collection of cetacean photos and samples on inter-related research projects.
The candidate must be willing to work in the field and at sea in potentially
inclement conditions, perform occasional heavy lifting, and travel by boat or
plane in remote settings.
Applicants are required to have marine mammal research
experience with a focus on pinniped population dynamics, foraging ecology,
and/or energetics. Candidate should also have a strong interest- and preferably
experience- in modeling predator-prey systems and trophodynamics in marine
ecosystems.
The
successful applicant will be expected to work independently but in collaboration
with a team of interdisciplinary researchers. The ideal applicant will be
organized, self motivated, independent, and have strong writing and
communication skills. A proven ability to produce tangible and/or publishable
results from significant or difficult tasks is desirable.
This position is for 12 months commencing early summer
2006 with potential for extension, contingent on additional funding. The
position is open until filled.
To
apply, please send electronically your curriculum vitae, a statement of research
interests, how you think you would fit into the organization, your professional
experience, and the names of three references with contact information to:
Kate Wynne
Associate Professor
University of
(907) 486-1517