[Population Modeling] postdoc position in conservation science and programming

[Bob Lacy]

Greetings everyone, 

 

Below is an announcement of a postdoc position for someone with expertise in
both population biology and software programming, and an interest in
contributing to species conservation. 

 

Cheers,

Bob 

 

Robert C Lacy, PhD

Senior Conservation Scientist

Chicago Zoological Society

rlacy at ix.netcom.com <mailto:rlacy at ix.netcom.com> 

 

Species Conservation Toolkit Initiative

www.vortex10.org <http://www.vortex10.org>  

 

 

 

Post-doctoral Fellow - Species Conservation Methods

 

The Chicago Zoological Society is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow - Species
Conservation Methods who will work with a small team of conservation
scientists to design, build, and support software that is used globally by
wildlife managers, researchers, and students as part of the Species
Conservation Toolkit Initiative (SCTI). SCTI is a multi-institutional,
international partnership to ensure that the new innovations and tools
needed for species conservation are developed, are globally available, and
are used effectively. A focus of SCTI is on creating user-friendly
interfaces that allow conservation scientists and managers of species
conservation programs to access population analyses for risk assessments,
conservation planning, and population management. The initiative leverages
expertise in population biology, computer programming, and species
conservation planning to: build and support modeling tools that are
essential to guiding conservation actions for thousands of threatened
species in the wild; facilitate the intensive management of hundreds of
species that are being protected within ex situ programs; and integrate
conservation efforts across the spectrum of management approaches.
Information about the current SCTI tools is available at www.vortex10.org.

 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

-- Participates in the design of computer modeling tools for conservation
assessments and planning for wildlife populations in the wild and in
captivity.

-- Implements new methodologies for species conservation through extending
existing software tools (Vortex, PMx, Outbreak, and MetaModel Manager) or
developing new tools.

-- Provides technical support and helps to provide training to conservation
professionals and graduate students using modeling methods and tools.

-- Prepares reports for scientific publication and presentation.

 

The requirements for this position include:

-- Ph.D. degree in biology or related field required or Ph.D. in information
science with considerable training also in biology.

-- One year experience in conservation biology research or species
management required.

-- Experience in computer programming for Windows applications required,
including prior experience with or ability to learn C#.NET programming or
related object-oriented languages.

-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proven
ability in writing of reports and scientific papers, grant proposal
preparation, and oral presentations. English fluency at a full professional
proficiency required.

-- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and prioritize tasks as
necessary.

-- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information is
essential.

-- Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a
diverse, multicultural audience.

 

The preferred qualifications include:

-- Broad research and conservation interests preferred.

-- Experience with software program VORTEX or other PVA models, and PMx or
other pedigree analysis tools desirable.

-- Experience with software development for multiple platforms (web, tablet,
etc.) a plus.

-- Experience with user interface design highly desirable.

-- Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

 

Additional Information: This position description summarizes the primary
duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a
complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to
perform. The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit the CZS
Career site to create a profile, apply, or obtain more details about the
position. Please visit our website at www.czs.org/careers and look for
requisition number 1684BR.

 

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