Unit Leader and open rank faculty position in Wildlife Biology or Ecology

We invite applications for Unit Leader of the Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and an open rank faculty position in Wildlife Biology or Ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas. We seek candidates that relate terrestrial wildlife populations or communities to landscape ecology, address wildlife dynamics across multiple spatial scales and/or relate wildlife to habitat use and/or management practices. Cooperative Research Units exist in partnership with the host university, state wildlife agency, U.S. Geological Survey, and Wildlife Management Institute, and have a three-fold mission: (1) graduate education, (2) research, and (3) technical assistance. In fulfillment of the CRU mission, Unit Leaders are required to develop a robust, well-funded research program, teach and advise graduate students, mentor and supervise Assistant Unit Leaders, participate as faculty members at the host university, and collaborate with state and federal management agencies. Requirements include: Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field and demonstrated research accomplishments. This is a position with the U.S. Geological Survey open only to federal employees and eligible veterans. For more information on the position and to apply see https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/497025700. Application closing date is 05/25/2018. Search committee chair: Dr. Daniel Magoulick (danmag@uark.edu).