Postdoctoral Research Associate

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** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Austin, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Major/Essential Duties of Job:
** Assist in the design, conduct, analysis, and communication of research and outreach regarding management of feral hogs.

Coordinate among researchers and projects.

Engage with agency, industry, academic partners.

Assist with mentoring of graduate students.

Other duties as required.
** Required

Education:

** PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field
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* Preferred Education:

** PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field
*
* Required Experience:

** Experience with research on feral hogs, their management and ecology. Experience conducting, analyzing, and communicating results of research.
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* Preferred Experience:

** Experience with spatial analysis of animal damage and movement. Familiarity with individuals and organizations in feral hog management
** Required licenses, certifications, or registrations:
** Hunter Education, NRA firearm safety training.
** Preferred licenses, certifications or registrations:
** valid driver license
** Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
** Excellent communication skills; knowledge of program R, ArcGIS, spatial analysis, common statistical approaches to wildlife data, ability to operate under adverse field conditions. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
** Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
** Experience with firearms and euthanasia of feral hogs. Ability to lead field projects under adverse conditions.

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact John Tomecek eceku.edu Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

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