About The Role

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Type of Position

Researchers

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Monticello UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

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Department

Forestry / Agri / Nat. Resourc

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Summary of Job Duties

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to high-impact publications, collaborate with a broad network of research and management partners, assist in developing competitive research proposals, and help shape future research directions within the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence. The successful candidate should possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, experience with spatial ecology and movement analyses, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in wildlife science, landscape ecology, geospatial science, waterfowl ecology, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include experience with

GPS telemetry and animal movement analyses.
Geospatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing.
Statistical, ecological, and machine-learning modeling using modern analytical software (e.g., R or Python).
Google Earth Engine and cloud-based geospatial analysis.
Spatial visualization, mapping applications, and predictive ecological modeling.

Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license (or obtain one within 60 days of employment). The position will include fieldwork, overnight travel, and attendance at scientific conferences.

Additional Information

Salary Information

$65,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Douglas Osborne
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.