Job Description

JOB TITLE: 

Research Scientists are academic professionals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct and support research. UW Regulation 2-7 describes the activities that fall into this set of responsibilities for faculty; the same definition of research applies to Academic Professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field data collection - monitoring Wyoming toad populations (field surveys), vegetation surveys, Bd swabs, animal condition, lifting up to 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation, driving field vehicle.

Animal care - care of Wyoming toads as part of experiments and released animals, collecting natural food for toads, exposing animals to disease and treating infections.

Data Analysis - disease load, analyses of disease experimental data, survival, population trend, qPCR, and other analyses as needed.

Writing - reports, scientific papers for publication, IACUC approvals, submitting permits, writing grants.

Communication- presenting results to recovery team, presenting at scientific meetings and to partners, outreach to the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in ecology, wildlife, or related field with two years of field, animal care, and/or laboratory experience.

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

PhD with publication experience in ecology, wildlife, or related field preferred.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).