East Africa Wildlife Research Fellow

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Ann Arbor, United States University of Michigan Full time

Mission Statement

The School for Environment and Sustainability ( is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy, and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching.Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.

SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

Conduct data clean, entry, and analysis of wildlife-livestock competition using spatial analysis and statistical analysis/modeling, including manipulation of multiple datasets (soil, vegetation, and wildlife-livestock dung counts). Analyze and model animal movements in relation to forage quality and quantity Conduct analysis on the relationships between satellite derived indicators (e.g. MODIS NDVI) and on the ground estimates of biomass availability Lead publication preparation and submission to ecology, spatial analysis, and geography specialist journals. Assist workshop planning and networking for a conference on wildlife-livestock relationships globally. Present analysis and feedback to stakeholders on wildlife-livestock competition and conflict in Nairobi, Kenya, and the Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya.

Required Qualifications*

A Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Vegetation Ecology, Animal Behavior, Geography, Spatial Statistics, or a similar field Experience with an understanding of wildlife-livestock human dynamics in drylands ecosystems (preferably East Africa) Experience with soil-vegetation dynamics in dryland ecosystems and/or plant-herbivore interactions Familiarity with data analysis and visualization in a scripting environment using R, Python, or similar software Experience with running simulations on supercomputer or cluster computing environments Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work both as a team and independently

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