An avian research associate position is immediate available. The research associate will support a research investigating the effect of fire and logging on avian community at Bankhead National Forest. The research is supported by National Science Foundation and is a collaborative effort of Alabama A&M University and USDA Forest Service.
Duties include collecting bird and habitat data, mentoring minority students and supervising technicians working on this project, performing statistical analysis, and collaborating on manuscript publication. The position requires prior experience of the eastern birds of US. The preferred qualifications include a MS or PhD degree in biology, wildlife, or related field; and strong organizational and communication skills along with ability to work with diverse public including private landowners, state and federal agencies, and other non-profits. The position is available for 2-3 years. The renewal for the second year is conditional on satisfactory performance. The annual salary is $25,000-30,000 depending on experience. Health insurance and fringe benefits are provided. The position will be located at Huntsville, Alabama, however travel and overnight trips will be required. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found. Please email a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to <mailto:yong.wang@email.aamu.edu>yong.wang@email.aamu.edu. If you have questions, please contact Yong Wang at Center for Forestry and Ecology, Alabama A&M University, P.O.Box 1208, Normal, AL 35762 (Phone: 256-372-4229).
Yong Wang, Associate Professor
Center for Forestry and Ecology
Alabama A&M University
P. O. Box 1208
Normal, AL 35762
Email. yong.wang@email.aamu.edu
Ph. 256-372-4229
Fax. 256-372-5429
