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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Post-Doctoral Scholar for our Deer-Forest Study. The Deer-Forest Study is a long-term study (2013–2026) of the effects of deer herbivory, soil conditions, and competing vegetation on forest plant communities. We have a dataset of vegetation collected at 200 permanent plots over, more than a decade, in both oak-hickory and northern hardwoods forest types in 4 different study areas. In addition, we have monitored deer population demographics on the study areas and have established experimental plots looking at the effects of herbicide, deer exclosures, and liming on plant communities. The post-doctoral scholar will work with a team of 4 faculty (expertise in wildlife, soils, and forest ecology), graduate students and other post-doctoral scholars. The post-doctoral scholar will be able to pursue multiple areas of research using this long-term dataset.

This full-time position is located at the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania but work can be done remotely in-state or on campus. This is a term position funded for one-year from date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-appointment pending satisfactory work performance. Start date is flexible but the position is available immediately.

Qualifications: Competitive candidates should be highly motivated and possess a PhD in wildlife, soils, or forest ecology with a strong background in plant ecology and community dynamics. Experience with analyzing vegetation data and manipulating large and complex datasets is highly desirable. The selected candidate must provide evidence all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential. Submission to or publishing at least 1 article in peer-reviewed journals is required and mandatory prior to any potential renewal beyond the one-year appointment. 

Application Requirements: Apply at Penn State’s employment website at https://hr.psu.edu/careers .

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