Postdoc Fellow for Migratory Bird Research BF9454

This postdoctoral project studies climate-change effects on migratory birds and wetlands in the U.S. Great Plains. Working with Craig Davis, Scott Loss and collaborators, the researcher will turn existing precipitation, wetland and waterbird analyses into a decision-support tool for wetland management, and analyse bird habitat use, movement and migration timing. Funding supports up to two years through appointments of one year or less. Salary is USD 60,000 annually plus benefits excluding retirement, with research travel support.

The position is classified as 11-month temporary faculty. Application review begins 30 October 2026 and continues until a suitable applicant is found; this is a review date, not a final deadline. The anticipated start is November 2026 to January 2027. Submit a cover letter, CV and three referee contacts through the employer portal.

PhD in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management or a related field; quantitative analysis of large datasets, peer-reviewed research, communication skills and collaborative research experience.