Research Associate, Environmental Science, Research Scientist

Job Information

• Job number: 510628
• Position type: Full-Time 12-Month, Time-Limited
• Department: 080300 - FWRC-Wildlife,Fisheries&Aquaculture
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Categories: Professional
• Position Open Date: May 22 2026

The successful candidate will lead data analyses and subsequent manuscript preparation for a five-year long white-tailed deer movement and survival study conducted in southern Minnesota. This position will help contribute to our understanding of fawn ecology and deer management in Minnesota.

white-tailed deer ecology and movement

July 1, 2026.

• Leading final tasks of a 5-year research project
• Analyzing white-tailed deer fawn survival data
• Publication development
• Communicating with project team members and stakeholders

• B.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or closely related field
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience

• M.S. in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience or capabilities regarding animal movement analyses including assessing space use, analyzing step selection functions, creative thinking, publication development, and effective communication among multiple stakeholder groups

Applicants should be self-motivated, fit well within a multidisciplinary team environment, and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel may be frequent during sampling periods, with overnight stays.

100% of year:
No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires sitting, talking, hearing.

Vision requirements:
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, ability to distinguish colors.

Interested applicants must apply online lore.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter, and copy of your transcripts (unofficial is acceptable for screening; official transcripts required to extend an offer). Applicant should redact their social security number if it appears on their academic transcript prior to submitting it online.

For additional information, please e‑mail Dr. Eric Michel at esm
120.

Screening Date:
June 5, 2026, until filled.

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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