Post-doctoral Fellow – Texas A&M Genomics & Bioinformatics Service

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Job date: 2014-12-10
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Part-Time or Full-Time	Full-Time
College/Unit	Natural Resources
Department	Wildland Resources
Location	Logan Campus
This position requires a background check	Yes
Requisition Number	055104
Position Title	Post-doctoral Fellow
Position Summary	We seek a postdoctoral researcher to join a multi-institutional project focused on forecasting the effect of climate change on the distribution and abundance of big sagebrush in order to inform sage grouse management across the Intermountain West. The novelty of the work will come from a synthesis of models based on spatial, temporal, and mechanistic relationships between climate and sagebrush cover. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be development of a sagebrush functional type in the LPJ-GUESS dynamic global vegetation model, along with implementation of a fire submodel. This work will be conducted with Dr. Ben Poulter at Montana State University. The candidate will also work closely with Dr. Peter Adler at Utah State University and Dr. Bethany Bradley at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to integrate predictions from LPJ-GUESS with predictions from other models. The position is currently funded for a duration of 12 months with an additional 12 months of support now pending.
Responsibilities	1. Develop LPJ-GUESS parameter files for a sagebrush functional type, and run and analyze the model. 2. Parameterize and implement a fire submodel. 3. Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. 4. Present research results at national and international meetings. 5. Facilitate collaboration among the principal investigators.
Minimum Qualifications	1. A PhD in biology, ecology, applied math, or a related field. 2. Computer programming experience, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn programming. 3. Experience with quantitative biological modeling and data analysis. 4. Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Preferred Qualifications	1. Experience with plant and/or ecosystem ecology. 2. Excellent organizational skills 3. Ability to work without direct supervision and as a team members.
Work Environment	Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32° for more than an hour. Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100° for more than an hour.
Physical Requirements-Nearly Continuously	Sitting Repetitive hand motion(such as typing) Hearing,listening Talking
Physical Requirements-Often	Standing Walking Bending Stooping Climbing Stairs Kneeling, squatting Crouching Pulling, pushing Lifting - up to 20 pounds
Special Instructions to Applicants	Along with the online application, please attach: 1. A curriculum vitae 2. A cover letter 3. Statement of research interests 4. A list of names and contact information for three references Optional: two papers and/or unpublished manuscripts (2MB or under) We will begin reviewing applications Jan. 19, 2015. We anticipate scheduling interviews in mid-January, with a start date for the position in spring or summer 2015. It is recommended that you have all required documents ready to attach before you click on the "apply for" link.
Required Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae References Research Statement
Optional Applicant Documents	Optional document 1 Optional document 2
Review Date	01-19-2015
Position Close Date	Open Until Filled
Salary	Commensurate, plus excellent benefits
Percent of Time or Hours per Week	100%
Quicklink	jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61021

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