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Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease
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Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease
Posting Number: G/R19450P
Department: Warnell-Research
Employment Type: Employee, FLSA: Exempt, FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Start Date: 01/02/2023, Posting Date: 09/21/2022, Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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, veteran status or other protected status.
Position Summary This is a two-year position working on a study funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that seeks to develop strategies for effective communication and cooperation with landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR to minimize risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia’s white-tailed deer population. The specific research objectives are to determine perceptions, motivations, and preferences of landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR relative to white-tailed deer management in Georgia to minimize risks associated with CWD, and to differentiate strategies for communication and cooperation among stakeholder groups for implementation of management actions aimed at managing risks associated with CWD. The postdoctoral researcher will design and oversee the study in collaboration with Drs. D’Angelo and Boley. The methods for the study will likely include a large-scale survey of landowners and hunters with the use of discrete choice modeling to identify the most appropriate strategies to effectively engage different stakeholder groups. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for development of research questions, survey design, data collection, data analysis, and technical writing for preparation of scientific manuscripts. The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Drs. Gino D’Angelo and Dr. Bynum Boley at University of Georgia and will be expected to work closely with other research collaborators within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Duties / Responsibilities
Coordinating with research collaborators, survey design, execution, and analysis.
Scientific manuscript preparation.
Attending professional meetings to present results.
Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position PhD degree in a closely related field to the human dimensions of natural resource management (e.g., recreation, tourism, wildlife management).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/Or Competencies Demonstrated expertise in social science research, and a strong record of scientific publication.
Physical Demands Office duties, driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Gino D'Angelo
Recruitment Contact Email: gdangelo@uga.edu
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Department: Warnell-Research
Employment Type: Employee, FLSA: Exempt, FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Start Date: 01/02/2023, Posting Date: 09/21/2022, Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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, veteran status or other protected status.
Position Summary This is a two-year position working on a study funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that seeks to develop strategies for effective communication and cooperation with landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR to minimize risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia’s white-tailed deer population. The specific research objectives are to determine perceptions, motivations, and preferences of landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR relative to white-tailed deer management in Georgia to minimize risks associated with CWD, and to differentiate strategies for communication and cooperation among stakeholder groups for implementation of management actions aimed at managing risks associated with CWD. The postdoctoral researcher will design and oversee the study in collaboration with Drs. D’Angelo and Boley. The methods for the study will likely include a large-scale survey of landowners and hunters with the use of discrete choice modeling to identify the most appropriate strategies to effectively engage different stakeholder groups. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for development of research questions, survey design, data collection, data analysis, and technical writing for preparation of scientific manuscripts. The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Drs. Gino D’Angelo and Dr. Bynum Boley at University of Georgia and will be expected to work closely with other research collaborators within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Duties / Responsibilities
Coordinating with research collaborators, survey design, execution, and analysis.
Scientific manuscript preparation.
Attending professional meetings to present results.
Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position PhD degree in a closely related field to the human dimensions of natural resource management (e.g., recreation, tourism, wildlife management).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/Or Competencies Demonstrated expertise in social science research, and a strong record of scientific publication.
Physical Demands Office duties, driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Gino D'Angelo
Recruitment Contact Email: gdangelo@uga.edu
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