Postdoc in Wildlife Population Ecology

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Position Title:

Postdoc in Wildlife Population Ecology## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

** The primary work will involve the analysis and publication of tracking data on Arctic shorebirds (tagged at Utqiaǵvik, Alaska and in Iowa) and a long-term dataset on Mountain Plovers in Montana (1995 to present); other bird/wildlife datasets will be explored as there is time and interest. Some of the data have been analyzed and partially written up, providing opportunities for multiple near-term manuscript submissions.

The postdoc will be housed in NREM and will work with collaborators in Alaska.##
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related natural resource discipline, excellent quantitative skills, and demonstrated scientific writing/publishing experience.## ##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** ## A background in population or community ecology.* ## Proficiency in R programming.* ##

Experience with software programs such as MARK and DISTANCE.* ## Experience managing large databases.* ## Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)##
** Department/Program & College

Description:

**## The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is dedicated to the understanding, effective management, and sustainable use of our renewable natural resources through the land-grant missions of teaching, research, and extension.##
** Department Unit/Website:**## Proposed

Start Date:

June 1, 2026## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Application Instructions:
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
* To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:  
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans  
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans  
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Wellbeing Program## Original Posting Date:

February 11, 2026## Posting Close Date:

March 11, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18621

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