Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
G/R27530P
Working Title:Post Doctoral Research Associate
Department:VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
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Additional Schedule Information:Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00
Anticipated Start Date:11/01/2024
Posting Date:10/07/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
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Location of Vacancy:Augusta Area
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Data analysis, literature review, and writing
Percentage of time:50
Duties/Responsibilities:Experimental setup and data collection
Percentage of time:20
Duties/Responsibilities:Purchasing supplies and equipment as instructed and organizing correspondence with collaborators.
Percentage of time:15
Duties/Responsibilities:Plant and animal husbandry
Percentage of time:10
Duties/Responsibilities:Writing and acquisition of permits.
Percentage of time:5
Classification Title:Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA:Exempt
FTE:1.00
Position Summary:This position will oversee all day-to-day tasks of a project with the goal of establishing an improved vegetation management regime for the southeast region Navy airfields by identifying airfield cover plants that are not attractive to birds and other wildlife. Bird strikes to aircraft on military airfields continue to be a major concern in terms of both cost of damage to aircraft and loss of life.
Candidate species will be identified, grown in a greenhouse, monitored and scored for traits necessary for airfield establishment, and used in feeding trials with captive birds and mammals. Duties will include candidate plant acquisition, some plant care, plant monitoring/data collection, animal care, and feeding trials with captive deer, small mammals, and birds. The candidate also will lead efforts to obtain necessary permits and reporting for the animal experiments.
Lastly, the candidate will lead a review of vegetation management practices at military airfields throughout the southeastern U.S.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated competency in modern data analysis techniques and strong publication record commensurate with time since degree.
Is this a Position of Trust?:Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Is driving a requirement of this position?:No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):Yes
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