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Vacancy # 16F-346 Position # 6833 The Department of Environmental Sciences (EVS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Avian Field Ecology with emphasis in Wildlife Conservation and Management starting August 2021. The successful candidate will be required to create and maintain a robust research agenda focused on applied avian community ecology leading to resource management and conservation. Preferred candidates will focus on the management and conservation of waterfowl, upland game birds, and/or waterbirds. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester including Avian Field Methods for Conservation, Community Environmental Ecology, either Introduction to Environmental Sciences or Global Environmental Issues, and at least one course in their specialized area. Service requirements to the department, college, university, the community, and their profession are also expected. Candidates must have a doctoral degree, or equivalent, by the start of the Fall 2021 semester in Wildlife Ecology or Conservation, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to generate externally funded research, publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and maintain a strong commitment to teaching and working in an interdisciplinary academic context. Candidates with both practical and academic expertise are encouraged to apply. UNCW, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking in a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. EVS offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, drawing upon the resources of many related fields to provide the rigorous analyses necessary to understand environmental problems and formulate environmentally-sound solutions. Applications must be submitted at http://jobs.uncw.edu/hr/postings/19153 by 11:59PM December 6, 2020. The application package includes a letter of interest, CV, teaching philosophy, research summary, two examples of peer-reviewed publications, and a statement of diversity and inclusion that addresses how the candidate’s cultural, experiential, or academic background contributes to building an equitable, just, and diverse scholarly environment. Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Rachael Urbanek, Chair, Avian Field Ecologist Search Committee, at urbanekr@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Jennifer Royal at royalj@uncw.edu. UNCW’s culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents. AvianEcologist_JobAd_Email.pdf

The Project: The South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University seek to employ a PostDoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the ecology of seabirds in the Gulf of Mexico. As part of the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS;https://www.boem.gov/gommapps/), our lab is conducting vessel-based surveys of seabirds throughout the northern Gulf with the intent of modeling distribution, abundance, and habitat use. Data collection was initiated in 2017 and will extend at least through 2019, and data are collected during research cruises of 14-20 days that occur throughout the annual cycle. GoMMAPPS also includes aerial surveys for seabirds, as well as surveys for marine mammals and sea turtles, and opportunities exist for collaboration among data streams. Research partners include Terra Mar Applied Sciences, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requirements: We seek applicants who have a strong quantitative background with experience in modeling distribution and abundance of wildlife in marine ecosystems. Experience conducting vessel or aerial surveys is a plus, but is not required. Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the willingness and ability to work both in field and lab settings in a collaborative research environment are essential. Salary range is 45-50k/year. To Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at least three references. This position requires a PhD in the field of wildlife, zoology, marine science, or a related discipline. This is a two-year appointment with an anticipated start date between mid July and early September 2018. The PostDoc will be expected to work on campus at Clemson University, participate in research cruises as practicable, participate in team research meetings, manage and analyze data streams, and lead publication efforts. The scientist will be supervised by Dr. Patrick Jodice at the South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and will be an employee of Clemson University. International applications are welcome. Applications must be submitted through: https://apply.interfolio.com/51204 Questions regarding the position can be emailed to pjodice@g.clemson.edu