Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease

Posting Number

G/R19450P

Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease

Warnell-Research

Employee

01/02/2023

Yes

Athens Area

This two‑year position works on a study funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that seeks to develop strategies for effective communication and cooperation with landowners, hunters, and other partners to minimize the risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia’s white‑tailed deer population. The postdoctoral researcher will design and oversee large‑scale surveys, employ discrete choice modeling, and prepare scientific manuscripts.

The role is supervised by Drs. Gino D’Angelo and Dr. Bynum Boley and involves close collaboration with other research partners at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

• Coordinating with research collaborators, survey design, execution, and analysis (45% of time).
• Scientific manuscript preparation (45% of time).
• Attending professional meetings to present results (10% of time).

• PhD in a field closely related to human dimensions of natural resource management (e.g., recreation, tourism, wildlife management).
• Demonstrated expertise in social science research and a strong record of scientific publication.

Office duties, driving.

• No P‑Card requirement.
• Driving is required.
• No direct interaction or care of children under 18, no direct patient care, no security access needed.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a credit check and pre‑employment drug test.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.

Name:
Gino D'Angelo

Email: gdangelo