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Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 23149 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Julie Hager jhager@montana.edu |
Classification Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
Working Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
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Position Number | 4C2740 |
Department | Animal & Range Sciences |
Division | College of Agriculture/MAES |
Appointment Type | Professional |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Exempt |
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FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | $54,000 to $57,500 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
Contract Type | LOA |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | We have an exciting applied-research opportunity for a passionate postdoctoral researcher interested in the ecology and community dynamics of grassland and shrubland birds, plus vegetation composition and structure, under different livestock-grazing regimes at multiple scales. Numerous partners are interested in evaluating the ability of traditional and several emerging grazing strategies (e.g., active herding, virtual fencing, and open-gate rotation) to balance trade-offs in economic viability for livestock producers while maintaining ecological integrity in the short and longer terms. Livestock grazing is the most-pervasive land use across Montana, and grazing management remains one of the major issues affecting public-land management. Amidst invasive grasses, increasing frequency of drought, and other challenges, finding solutions requires collaborations that are well informed by field data, analyses, and grassroots efforts with private- and public-land managers. Across shrub-steppe and grassland systems of western North America, many bird species associated with these vegetation communities are experiencing pervasive declines. Such species include Sprague’s Pipit, Thick-billed Longspur, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Long-billed curlew, and Baird’s Sparrow, as well as Brewer’s Sparrow, Sagebrush Sparrow, and Sage Thrasher. |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
This position has supervisory duties? | No |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on November 18, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | To apply apply for this position, please upload the following documents: 1.) Cover Letter 2.) CV that includes include publication record (including papers in review) |
Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |
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