Postdoc position in Biological sciences/Biotechnology, USA (2015)

A major component of the work will include writing up avian influenza disease studies and assisting with applying disease models for web applications. Strong writing skills are required with a proven ability to complete peer-reviewed scientific publications quickly. The position may include fieldwork for studies of wild birds (such as capture, marking, and sampling for avian influenza) and ecology studies (bird surveys, land-use change studies, population monitoring at restored wetlands, and use of advance technologies such as thermal imaging and UAVs). Fieldwork may require long hours under difficult environmental conditions. Duties may also include administrative tasks such as assisting with setting up contracts, ordering supplies, communicating with collaborators, and other logistical tasks.

Qualifications:

-Proficiency to independently write scientific publications for submittal to peer-reviewed journals. The role will include coauthoring or leading several manuscripts from existing USGS datasets or new efforts as assigned. A PhD degree in ecology or related field is preferred, but the primary required experience will be a proven track record in scientific publication.
-Knowledge of experimental design, field methods, and statistical analyses for waterbird and wetland ecology research.
-Computing skills including statistical software such as SAS, R; spatial software such as ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, Erdas Imagine, Google Earth
-Ability to identify waterbird species.
-Can meet physical demands of field work often under difficult conditions (cold, hot, wet, buggy, etc.)
-Experience in capture, handling, marking, sampling (for disease) and tracking methods for waterfowl is helpful.
-Professional competence in planning, designing, executing, and coordinating research.
-Effective and constructive communication with appropriate Government representatives, both within the USGS and with international research partners.
-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, applying good judgment used to determine the order of completion of work, and effective communication employed to manage and meet the expectations of PWRC and partners.
-Initiative and independence is exhibited both in the field and in the office.
-Can meet physical demands of field work often under difficult conditions (cold, hot, wet, buggy, etc.)

If interested please send the following materials in a SINGLE FILE to pwrc.wb@gmail.com: (a) cover letter, (b) resume, © 3 references, (d) 1-2 writing examples – first authored publication or report (this can be sent as a second file if necessary). Name files with your last name followed by your first name (eg. SmithJohn.doc and SmithJohnWritingEx.pdf).