Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 07 Nov 2021
Posting Details
Working Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
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Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202101025AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Postdoctoral Fellows |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | $53,000 - $55,000 |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
Desired Start Date | 12/15/2021 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 11/07/2021 |
Description of Work Unit | As an academic department at Colorado State University we conduct research in the area of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) and prepare students for careers in conservation leadership and tourism. This area of study focuses on understanding and attending to the needs and values of humans, human society, and culture as they relate to the natural environment. The mission of the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is to contribute to the conservation, stewardship and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources and the management of those resources in a way that produces both land health and sustainable human benefits. |
Position Summary | The position will involve working with a team of researchers, led by Drs. Michael Manfredo and Tara Teel, on a project involving a global survey of values toward nature and wildlife. The survey is being conducted across multiple countries and world regions, including Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. The position may also include work on other conservation social science research projects. Remote work for this position is allowable. |
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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 Category | Project Management |
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Duty/Responsibility | -Overall project management including assisting with project management, data collection, data analysis, and reporting |
Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Job Duty Category | Research |
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Duty/Responsibility | -Conducting surveys and interviews to gather social science data on conservation-related topics -Assistance with logistics of survey administration in coordination with commercial sampling firms and project partners in various countries -Data processing, analysis, and curation -Development of reports summarizing project findings and contributions to peer-reviewed publications -Assistance with grant writing to help secure additional future project funding |
Percentage Of Time | 90 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Application materials consist of the following:
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
Search Contact | Dr. Tara Teel: [email protected] |
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