Postdoctoral Fellowship: Conservation planning for Southeastern freshwater fishes
Clemson University Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
Compensation: $65,000 per year for two years, plus full benefits.
Start date: Negotiable—as late as August 2024.
Application deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities: We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on a multi-state project investigating the ecology and conservation of freshwater fishes in the southeastern US. The postdoc will work closely with Drs. Brandon Peoples (Clemson) and Luke Bower (USGS), as well as numerous agency and nongovernmental collaborators. Broadly, our goals are aimed to (1) better understand the distribution, rarity, and imperilment of freshwater fishes, (2) estimate future impacts of climate and land use change, and (3) use this information to develop open-access conservation planning tools tobetter inform smart development and restoration efforts. There will also be ample opportunities for pursuing independent research questions as part of a growing collaborative research group, as well as professional development tailored to your career interests.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Experience working with large, multi-source datasets
• Experience and/or interest in collaborating with university- and agency-based researchers
• A strong analytical skillset
• Proven experience with scientific writing and nontechnical communication.
More about the position: We are an energetic and inclusive research team dedicated to ensuring an overall positive experience of everyone involved. Our goal is to stay productive while maintaining work-life balance. Remote work (i.e. not relocating) is negotiable. Clemson is a vibrant college town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a reasonable cost of living, as well as easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. Numerous access points to Lake Hartwell and the Clemson Experimental Forest are within 10 minutes of campus, and Sumter National Forest is within 45 minutes. Major cities are also very accessible from Clemson; Asheville, Charlotte, and Atlanta can be reached is less than two hours’ drive.
Informal inquiries are encouraged. To apply, please send application packets to Brandon Peoples (peoples@clemson.edu) with the subject “Postdoc application”. Packets should include in a single PDF 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the project and career goals, and 2) your CV, including at least 3 references. Candidates must have earned a PhD by the start date.