Posting Detail Information

Working TitleUrban Ecology Postdoctoral Fellow

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401754AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$61,000-$63,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date12/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/15/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department expands the frontiers of knowledge through our broad-based expertise in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and human dimensions in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife. We teach students to think critically about environmental issues, and become ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in graduate school and in careers with natural resources agencies, firms, and non-government organizations. Our outreach efforts contribute significantly to life-long learning by assisting individuals and agencies to solve complex environmental problems and to be good stewards of our nation’s natural resources.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. Sara Bombaci and undergraduate technicians to collect and analyze data, publish research on socioeconomic status ( SES )-realted biases in citizen science data, and investigate how SES , urban development, and natural environments influence biodiversity across multiple cities.

Required Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field by start date of position.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical methods, especially using spatial statistics to analyze large, complex spatial datasets. This includes skills in handling large datasets, data cleaning, and integration of multiple datasets (e.g., citizen science data from eBird with other reference datasets).

• Record of scholarly publication.

• Experience with social-ecological research in urban settings.

• Experience collaborating with diverse groups including academic faculty, staff, and supervising and mentoring graduate/undergraduate students.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to convey findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

• Personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, outreach, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryData Processing, Analysis, and Scholarly Research

Duty/Responsibility

• Compile, prep, and integrate multiple datasets (e.g., citizen science data from eBird with other spatial data and reference datasets).

• Analyze data using Bayesian preferential sampling models or similar hierarchical spatial statistical models.

• Produce peer-reviewed publications on socioeconomic status ( SES )-related sampling biases in citizen science data, and investigate how SES , urban development, and natural environments influence biodiversity across multiple cities.

• Prepare data summaries, presentations, and annual reports of study findings.

Percentage Of Time75

Job Duty CategoryData collection supervision

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinate and supervise data collection conducted by undergraduate student technicians (including scheduling, travel, data management, data quality assessment, recruiting, and training).

Percentage Of Time25

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactSara Bombaci; sara.bombaci@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

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Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents