[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Position in Statistical Env Social Science

[Bilal Butt]

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*Overview*

The School for Environment and Sustainability <http://www.seas.umich.edu>
is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work with the Pastoralism Lab (PLab)
<http://www.bilalmbutt.com>to research and conduct statistical analysis on
wildlife-livestock interactions in East Africa for an NSF CAREER Grants.
The research will be concerned with statistical analysis and preparation of
publications from empirical field data collected previously on the spatial
dynamics of wildlife and livestock in the Maasai Mara ecosystems of
Southwestern Kenya.  The research will evaluate questions related to the
spatial utilization, overlaps, and effects of wildlife and livestock on
grazing ecology. The fellow will also work to link empirical field data
(including soil physical and chemical analysis, protein content harvested
from grass samples, dung counts of wildlife and livestock across spatial
transects) with imagery from MODIS and other satellite imagery to compile a
comprehensive dataset of biotic interactions. The fellow will also work
with a diverse team of graduate students to provide experience with data
entry, analysis, journal preparation, and mentoring.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be the University of Michigan’s
School for Environment and Sustainability located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This person will spend their on-site work time at the School for
Environment and Sustainability and the Pastoralism Lab in Ann Arbor,
Michigan. Remote and flexible work agreements may be made to allow for
partial off-site work at a remote location.

This position offers a highly competitive salary plus benefits. The initial
appointment is for one year, with an opportunity for extension based on
performance, need, and availability of funds.


*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) – 40%
   - Lead publication preparation and submission to ecology, spatial
   analysis, and geography specialist journals – 40%
   - Assist workshop planning and networking for a conference on
   wildlife-livestock relationships globally– 10%
   - Present analysis and feedback to stakeholders on wildlife-livestock
   competition and conflict in Nairobi, Kenya, and the Maasai Mara, Narok
   County, Kenya – 10%


*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


*Desired Qualifications**


   - Knowledge of the cultural and political contexts of empirical
   fieldwork in Kenya/East Africa
   - Experience with running spatial-statistical models, GLMMs, regression
   trees, and structural equation modeling
   - Experience with working with large data sets and transformation of
   data from paper to digital
   - A strong publication record in a related field, including as lead
   author in refereed journal publications


*Additional Information*

Applicants should send the following materials with their application:


   - Cover letter describing your qualifications related to the position
   and research accomplishments
   - Curriculum vitae
   - Contact information for three professional references
   - Two representative publications
   - Application materials must be uploaded as a single file. If your file
   exceeds the maximum size limit or you are unable to merge files, please
   upload your cover letter and CV only and email the remaining documents to
   Dr. Bilal Butt (bilalb at umich.edu)


*Application Deadline*

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review
and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.
This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after
the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.

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Bilal Butt, PhD. (@Enviro_conflict)
Winter 2022 Office Hours
Associate Professor
School for Environment & Sustainability
Sustainability & Development Specialization
Director, Environmental Geopolitics Research Group
Faculty Associate, African Studies Center
Faculty Associate, Science, Technology and Public Policy
University of Michigan
Dana Building, 440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Email: bilalb at umich.edu

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