Land Treatment Post Doc
Requisition Number:
63878
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Part-Time
Posting Close Date:
02-May-2025
Date Posted:
29-Apr-2025
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled post-doctoral researcher to join our team with research focused on wildlife habitat restoration and landscape resiliency. This position will involve close collaboration with BLM Colorado and other stakeholders to achieve the following objectives: The researcher will assess past land treatment effectiveness using a landscape-scale approach to improve wildlife habitat. This will involve analyzing historical data to identify successful strategies and areas for improvement. Furthermore, the researcher will collaborate with BLM Colorado to improve the integration of land treatment data and monitoring into its decision-making processes. This will involve developing peer reviewed publications that to inform management practices. The researcher will also share knowledge of treatment effectiveness with a broader group of stakeholders to improve the planning process of wildlife habitat restoration.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms. Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty. In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the goals of the lab and funding initiative.
- Design, implement, and analyze field, lab, or modeling data depending on project needs.
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
- Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with federal partners.
- Contribute to grant reporting.
What We Can Offer
The hiring rate for this 50% position is $55,000 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- A Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science, geography, conservation biology, social science, or a related discipline.
- A record of scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications or submitted manuscripts.
- Demonstrated experience with quantitative research methods relevant to the position.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
What You Will Need
- Deep curiosity and commitment to advancing science that informs land treatment effectiveness.
- Ability to manage complex datasets, synthesize information, and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and comfort working across diverse fields and stakeholder communities.
- Cultural humility and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse perspectives.
- Interest in science-policy interfaces and real-world application of research.
- A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and commitment to continuous learning and mentorship.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
For consideration, please apply by May 2nd, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu