Agency

University of Montana and Rocky Mountain Research Station

Location

Missoula, MT

Job Category

Post Doctoral Appointments

Salary

55,000-60,000 DOE

Last Date to Apply

11/16/2022

Website

https://university-montana-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=3675&company_id=16254&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992274&startflag=1

Description

The Division of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work collaboratively with Dr. Helen Chmura (USFS- Rocky Mountain Research Station, University Affiliate) and Dr. Creagh Breuner (University of Montana) on a research project to develop non-invasive endocrine techniques for assessing reproductive status in rare forest mesocarnivores. Knowing whether mesocarnivores such as Canada lynx and wolverine are actively reproducing on National Forests is significant to resource managers, who must assess wildlife needs and impacts within the context of a multiple use landscape. However, the biology of many mesocarnivores means that traditional endocrine measures (i.e. progesterone) are not suitable for assessing pregnancy status. The postdoctoral research associate will collect and utilize non-invasive samples from multiple ongoing projects to verify whether alternative targets for assessing pregnancy status can be applied to samples collected from free-living mesocarnivores. This information will be used to evaluate the feasibility of assessing reproductive status in ongoing wildlife monitoring efforts and will be presented at scientific conferences and published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. The individual will be hired through the Biology Department at the University of Montana and will also be affiliated with the Wildlife and Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Group at the USDA Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS). The position will involve collaboration and coordination with other partners and projects at RMRS, the National Genomics Center for Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and Region 1 of the US Forest Service, as well as other research groups working on the conservation of mesocarnivores. The person assigned to this role will grow their career in new directions that complement graduate work, while acquiring new skills and professional connections. The Breuner Lab and RMRS are committed to postdoctoral mentorship and expect the postdoctoral scholar to let us know about their professional goals so that we can help you achieve them. The postdoctoral research associate will be encouraged to pursue side-projects as time and funding permit. The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Contact Person

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