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Posted: 13-Oct-23

Location: Santa Cruz, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources

Internal Number: 4685666

Postdoctoral Fellow in Habitat Connectivity Mapping for Conservation Planning
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Habitat Connectivity Mapping for Conservation Planning
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individuals Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See the salary scale titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 - $72,000.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.
Position duration: Maximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title: Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time and the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individuals postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution.
Application Window
Open date: October 11, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the Postdoctoral Fellow in Habitat Connectivity Mapping for Conservation. Under the direction of Prof. Natalia Ocampo-Peuela (Conservation Ecology Research Group), the Postdoctoral Fellow will use novel habitat connectivity models developed by Ocampo-Peuelas group, in collaboration with computer scientists, to map habitat connectivity for birds with the aim of informing conservation decisions in tropical regions. The fellow will also participate in other projects involving the further refinement of habitat connectivity models and their application to other taxa and regions, in collaboration with Ocampo-Peuelas group and close collaborator Prof. Luca de Alfaro (UCSC Computer Science). The fellow will take the lead in spatial and statistical analysis and in writing papers to be submitted to high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and participate in outreach and scientific dissemination activities for the project.
Candidates with the following experience are especially encouraged to apply:

• Extensive experience with coding in Python, R, or other programming languages.
• Experience with spatial analyses using ArcMap or similar mapping software.
• Experience with habitat connectivity models.
• Evidence of strong scholarship in high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong collaborative and social skills.
• Knowledge of bird ecology.

The following skills are preferred:

• Bird movement ecology
• Tropical bird ecology

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Natalia Ocampo-Peuela (nocampop@ucsc.edu ).
Please refer to Position #JPF01646 in all correspondence.
Required Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three or more references

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by October 31st, 2023. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.
Department of Environmental Studies Department: https://envs.ucsc.edu/
Natalia Ocampo-Peuela: https://ocamponata.wixsite.com/nocampopenuela
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in ecology, environmental sciences, environmental studies, biology, computer science.
Help contact: nocampop@ucsc.edu
Campus Information
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify ). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html ).
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.
UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Job location
Santa Cruz, California
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01646
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