Postdoctoral Researcher in Human–Wildlife Interactions

The Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Wildlife Interactions will investigate how dynamic patterns of human activity shape wildlife behavior, habitat use, and landscape connectivity. The position offers an opportunity to integrate large human mobility datasets with ongoing and completed wildlife studies across the United States, linking fine-scale behavioral responses with broader patterns of habitat availability and connectivity.

Full Consideration Date:
December 1, 2026

The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University seeks a highly motivated researcher with expertise in spatial ecology. Based within the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, this position will contribute to expanding the frontiers of knowledge through broad-based expertise in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation and management.

The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on spatial ecology and the application of advanced analytical approaches to conservation and wildlife management challenges.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research using spatial and spatiotemporal data to address conservation and wildlife management challenges.
• Develop and apply quantitative methods and analytical approaches to ecological and conservation research.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate research findings through scientific publications, presentations, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across ecology, conservation, natural resources, and related fields.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation and management.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Colorado State University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team. Must be able to travel as required to conduct research and attend professional meetings.

May provide guidance, training, or mentoring to graduate students, undergraduate students, or research personnel associated with project activities.

• Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field.
• Demonstrated research focus on spatial ecology.
• Strong publication record in spatial ecology.
• Experience with research design in field settings.

• Demonstrated proficiency in movement analyses, analysis of camera data, spatial statistical modeling, and/or processing of large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods and tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with scientific computing and programming languages, such as MATLAB, R, Python, or similar languages used in research applications.
• Research experience examining wildlife responses to human activity or environmental change.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings.

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