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Posting Number: G/R26117P Working Title: Post Doctoral AD- Carver Department: Ecology-Odum School of Ecology Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Employment Type: Employee Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2024 Posting Date: 06/27/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Is this a Position of Trust?: No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No Does this position require a P-Card?: No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No Is driving a requirement of this position?: Yes Is trained to handle children or patients?: No Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Recruitment Contact Name: Hanna Crawford Recruitment Contact Email: hanna.dockery@uga.edu EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, plus the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available online at the USG policy manual. Duties/Responsibilities
Design and conduct research on infectious disease management. Percentage of time: 70% Write scholarly articles and present research. Percentage of time: 20% Assist with collaborative projects. Percentage of time: 10% Position Summary
A 2-year postdoctoral position focused on wildlife disease management is available in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. The research will focus on the practical application and modelling of sarcoptic mange control in wildlife. The goals of the research are to: (1) work with stakeholders engaged in on-ground disease management problems; (2) advance a modeling framework to enhance alignment with the types and nuances of management undertaken in situ; and (3) produce data-informed management guidelines for select host species impacted by sarcoptic mange. The ideal applicant will have a strong appreciation for on-ground wildlife disease management and the creativity to think innovatively in this space. The applicant will listen to, understand the nuances, and work with stakeholders engaged in disease management attempts, as well as willingness to gain first-hand experience. The applicant will be proficient with modeling but does not have to be a modeler per se; interdisciplinary skills are equally important. The project focuses on sarcoptic mange and related ideas from the Journal of Applied Ecology. The modeling framework exists and this project would expand it to be translatable across mange host species (at least several examples) and potentially applicable to other systems with similar transmission modes. Carver, S., A. Peters and S. A. Richards (2022). “Model Integrated Disease Management to facilitate effective translatable solutions for wildlife disease issues.” Journal of Applied Ecology 59(12): 2902-2910. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Ideally, the candidate will be proficient with coding (such as R), have experience with mathematical and statistical modeling, have experience working with wildlife (e.g., surveying, handling), and have some wildlife pathogen experience and an appreciation for wildlife management or their pathogens. Physical Demands
Driving as needed to perform job duties. Qualifications and Other Details
FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Background Investigation Policy: as described above.
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Posting Number: G/R26117P Working Title: Post Doctoral AD- Carver Department: Ecology-Odum School of Ecology Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Employment Type: Employee Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2024 Posting Date: 06/27/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Is this a Position of Trust?: No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No Does this position require a P-Card?: No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No Is driving a requirement of this position?: Yes Is trained to handle children or patients?: No Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Recruitment Contact Name: Hanna Crawford Recruitment Contact Email: hanna.dockery@uga.edu EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, plus the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available online at the USG policy manual. Duties/Responsibilities
Design and conduct research on infectious disease management. Percentage of time: 70% Write scholarly articles and present research. Percentage of time: 20% Assist with collaborative projects. Percentage of time: 10% Position Summary
A 2-year postdoctoral position focused on wildlife disease management is available in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. The research will focus on the practical application and modelling of sarcoptic mange control in wildlife. The goals of the research are to: (1) work with stakeholders engaged in on-ground disease management problems; (2) advance a modeling framework to enhance alignment with the types and nuances of management undertaken in situ; and (3) produce data-informed management guidelines for select host species impacted by sarcoptic mange. The ideal applicant will have a strong appreciation for on-ground wildlife disease management and the creativity to think innovatively in this space. The applicant will listen to, understand the nuances, and work with stakeholders engaged in disease management attempts, as well as willingness to gain first-hand experience. The applicant will be proficient with modeling but does not have to be a modeler per se; interdisciplinary skills are equally important. The project focuses on sarcoptic mange and related ideas from the Journal of Applied Ecology. The modeling framework exists and this project would expand it to be translatable across mange host species (at least several examples) and potentially applicable to other systems with similar transmission modes. Carver, S., A. Peters and S. A. Richards (2022). “Model Integrated Disease Management to facilitate effective translatable solutions for wildlife disease issues.” Journal of Applied Ecology 59(12): 2902-2910. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Ideally, the candidate will be proficient with coding (such as R), have experience with mathematical and statistical modeling, have experience working with wildlife (e.g., surveying, handling), and have some wildlife pathogen experience and an appreciation for wildlife management or their pathogens. Physical Demands
Driving as needed to perform job duties. Qualifications and Other Details
FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Background Investigation Policy: as described above.
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