Postdoc position in Landscape Genetics

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Wildlife Habitat Selection and Landscape
Genetics 

We are recruiting a high-quality postdoctoral research fellow to join our
lab at the University of Waterloo. The research will focus on the
development of habitat selection models and landscape genetics. The research
will focus primarily on greater sage-grouse, but there will be opportunities
to engage with the multiple other on-going wildlife projects in our research
group (fedylab.uwaterloo.ca). Applicants must have strong quantitative
skills and a capacity and willingness to work independently and lead
research efforts. This research fellowship represents an extraordinary
opportunity for the right candidate. 

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in landscape ecology and thorough
knowledge of population and landscape genetics through prior training,
publications, or work experience. The successful candidate will work as part
of an interdisciplinary team of researchers that includes landscape and
wildlife ecologists and population geneticists. In addition, the candidate
will work closely with state and federal wildlife managers to communicate
research findings.

Position Requirements: 
1. Develop habitat selection models for greater sage-grouse.
2. Examine landscape and environmental features affecting the spatial
genetic structure of greater sage-grouse in Wyoming.
3. Perform landscape genetic and spatial analyses.
4. Produce reports and peer-reviewed publications of key results.

Qualifications: 
1. PhD in the field of population or conservation genetics, or other
relevant area of study
2. In-depth knowledge of current population and landscape genetic analyses
3. Working knowledge of GIS and R software
4. Proven ability to publish research in high quality peer-reviewed publications
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary: $50K/year plus benefits.  Term: 2 years, with possibility of
extension depending on available funding; Start date of spring/summer 2018.  

Contact Information: 
Submit a letter of interest, Curriculum vitae, and names and telephone
numbers of three references to Dr. Brad Fedy, bfedy@uwaterloo.ca. Include
“Landscape Genetics Postdoc” in the subject line. We will begin review of
applications on April 13th , 2018; however, the position will remain open
until filled.

The work will be conducted in the School of Environment, Resources and
Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, working closely with the US
Geological Survey, US Bureau of Land Management, and the Wyoming Game and
Fish Department.