Deadline: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Oregon State University Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Oregon Location Detail: Corvallis, Oregon Job Description: We invite applications for a full-time Research Assistant appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, Oregon State University. Primary research focus is to develop decision support tools to aid in restoration and recovery planning of at-risk amphibians. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their master’s degree, with demonstrated research accomplishments, and publications in the primary research literature. Applicants should have the necessary quantitative skills and experience with sample estimating of animal population parameters and population dynamics. The position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some potential for field research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of James Peterson in close collaboration with Dr. Michael Adams and USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center. Excellent command of the English language, quantitative analytical skills, and written and verbal communication skills are absolutely required. Special consideration will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following knowledge and skills: decision modeling, dynamic optimization, and Bayesian modeling techniques. Salary: $45000 – $55,000 year How to Apply: Applications must include a complete personal resume with details of academic qualifications, electronic copies of at least one representative scientific publication, and the names and contact information of four (4) individuals who have agreed to provide a personal and professional recommendation if requested. Application Submission: Complete applications must be submitted electronically to James Peterson (jt.peterson@oregonstate.edu) Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 01/10/2024 and will close on 04/30/2024 or until the position has been filled. Interviews: All applications will be acknowledged electronically; only those selected for consideration on a short list will be contacted and asked to provide letters of recommendatio
