Agency

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Location

Madison, WI

Job Category

Post Doctoral Appointments

Salary

2 years with an annual salary of $57,000

Start Date

11/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

09/12/2022

Website

https://www.wendyturner.org/

Description

We are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to lead a project leveraging information maintained by state agencies to evaluate impacts of white-tailed deer management practices on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) dynamics in the Midwest. This will involve collating data across states (currently in progress), designing and performing analyses, and ultimately identifying realistic harvest regulations most likely to have the desired outcome for managing CWD. The postdoc will also assist in planning an adaptive management workshop for participating state agencies to effectively use the results of the modeling effort regarding harvest strategies. This position is part of a larger collaborative project between the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources aimed to elucidate the relationships between white-tailed deer management, hunter behavior, and CWD dynamics. The postdoc will be co-advised by Dr. Wendy Turner (USGS/UW-Madison) and Dr. Daniel Walsh (USGS/University of Montana). This appointment is funded through the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Work location for the successful candidate can be flexible, based in Madison, WI at UW-Madison, or Missoula, MT at University of Montana, or remotely (within the U.S.), with periodic travel required. Please send a single .PDF document including a cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences in relation to the qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial list of relevant coursework, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wendy Turner (wendy.turner@wisc.edu). We strongly encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a PhD in statistics, ecology, epidemiology, or related discipline, excellent communication and statistical skills (e.g., Bayesian hierarchical modeling), and experience or interest in adaptive management, modeling infectious disease and harvest management outcomes. Previous experience with large biological databases is highly beneficial. Strong computing and data management skills are required and can include R, Python or other programming languages. The candidate should have demonstrable ability to produce quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and experience working in collaborative research environments, including working with outside partner organizations.

Contact Person

Dr. Wendy Turner

Contact eMail

wendy.turner@wisc.edu

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