Cornell University, Lab of Ornithology
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Position Description
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyK. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation BioacousticsCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCornell UniversityIthaca, New York Postdoctoral Associate: bird diversity & forest management
College Description:
About Us:
The Cornell Lab is a global leader in ornithological research & conservation and is currently home to a vibrant community of several dozen postdoctoral associates working across all programs. We strive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for this community that fosters personal growth and career advancement. Within the Lab, the Yang Center (https://bioacoustics.cornell.edu) is defined by its application of bioacoustic techniques to biodiversity conservation. Ecological research, hardware and software engineering, and global capacity building are the Yang Center's pillars of bioacoustic innovation.
Position Function
The project scope provides an opportunity to make direct contributions to conservation and basic ecology. It is also particularly collaborative: the incumbent will work closely with Dr. Zach Peery (University of Wisconsin-Madison), federal agency biologists and managers (U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service), and academic researchers specializing in ecology, statistics, and computer science.
In addition to working with external partners, the postdoctoral associate will be working closely with scientists in the Yang Center and other programs at the Lab. We encourage postdoctoral associates to explore related research questions and collaborate on projects conducted in the Lab and with partners.
Anticipated Division of Time
Expected outcomes of this work are the submission of two manuscripts to high-impact peer-reviewed journals and coordination with agency partners to directly apply results to conservation in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem. It is understood that incumbents may have outstanding work remaining from previous positions and will need to apply to subsequent positions; time spent on these activities should be appropriate to the stage of the position. There is no required fieldwork, but the incumbent would be encouraged to spend some time (e.g., two weeks) in the Sierra Nevada.
- Develop and conduct avian biodiversity research to meet project goals. Analyze research findings. Apply results to conservation in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem. (60%)
- Present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars. Prepare two manuscripts for high impact peer reviewed journals and other research products, including reports and relevant information to partners. (25%)
- Engaging with partners and possible funders. Participate in career and professional development opportunities. (10%)
- Engage in ongoing academic and intellectual life at the Lab of Ornithology and Cornell University. (5%)
Supervision Exercised
The incumbent will be expected to meet regularly with project collaborators (within the Yang Center, at other universities, and in government agencies). In addition, there are opportunities for the incumbent to mentor undergraduate students and possibly contribute to mentoring graduate students, but neither activity is expected or required.
Term of position
This is a full-time (100% FTE) position and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension of an additional year depending on available work, funding and performance. Start date is flexible within Fall 2023 and Winter 2024.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in biological or ecological sciences or statistics is required.
- Writing skills and a strong publication record for the professional stage of the applicant
Preferred Qualifications:
- Quantitative skills and experience with terrestrial population modeling, particularly in an occupancy framework.
- Other beneficial qualifications include: familiarity with Bayesian statistics, experience working with large acoustic datasets, GIS skills, experience analyzing remotely sensed data, familiarity with machine learning tools, and field experience with birds and/or the Sierra Nevada ecosystem.
Salary or Rewards/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience, $56,000 to $64,000 per year and includes benefits.
Cornell provides great benefits that include professional development, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, broad range of comprehensive health care options, and generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break), paid family leave, and superior retirement contributions.
Application Instructions:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25051.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion via the website.
Application review will begin July 19, 2023 and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
Ithaca, New York 14850