Agency

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

Location

Missoula, MT, USA

Job Category

Post Doctoral Appointments

Salary

TBD

Start Date

02/06/2023

Last Date to Apply

02/06/2023

Website

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-USFS-2022-0430

Description

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will contribute to a Department of Defense-funded project using environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling to survey for rare species on, and surrounding, military installations in the western United States. Research activities will include: - Implementing research on rare species relevant to western land managers, - Discussing and coordinating research objectives with relevant resource managers - Collaboratively analyze data and write peer-reviewed publications Learning objectives for the participant include: - Gain experience collaborating with land management agencies on applied conservation science - Develop molecular laboratory and bioinformatic analysis skills - Improve ability to design, interpret, and communicate applied ecological studies For more information on the Rocky Mountain Research Station National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/rmrs/ngc.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree to be received by May 26, 2023. - Experience working with diverse, non-technical partners including natural resource professionals working in state and Federal government, non-governmental organizations, and tribal governments - Training in ecological study design and statistical analysis - Some familiarity with molecular tools such as amplicon sequencing, population genetics, and environmental DNA sampling would be useful

Contact Person

Taylor Wilco

Contact eMail

taylor.wilcox@usda.gov

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