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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a large US Federal program
\naimed at protecting and restoring the largest system of surface freshwater
\nin the world. Participating federal agencies are committed to implement a
\nscience-based \u201cadaptive management framework\u201d to prioritize ecosystem
\nproblems to be targeted, select projects to address the problems, and assess
\nthe effectiveness of projects that are carried out. The framework describes
\nan iterative process of planning, project implementation, monitoring of
\nrestoration effectiveness and ecosystem health, and prioritization of
\necosystem threats. The framework further outlines a general process by
\nwhich learning feedbacks should be incorporated into future iterations of
\nproject selection.<\/p>\n
POSITION DESCRIPTION: We seek a postdoctoral research associate to lead
\ndevelopment of an adaptive approach to the selection of restoration project
\nportfolios. The research will draw heavily on principles of decision
\nanalysis, in which the valuation of decision outcomes and the building of
\nmodels to predict those outcomes are co-equal endeavors. The incumbent will
\nwork with decision stakeholders from the participating agencies to frame the
\ndecision making context, identify restoration priorities, characterize
\nuncertainties in predicting project outcomes, and design systems of
\nmonitoring to assess satisfaction of project goals. The incumbent\u2019s work
\nwill focus on the western basin of Lake Erie, the pilot geography for this
\neffort. This project will result in protocols and technical tools for the
\nselection of projects, monitoring designs to focus learning feedbacks into
\ndecision making, and publications to synthesize the work. The incumbent
\nwill work under the direction of Dr. Clint Moore (USGS, Georgia Cooperative
\nFish and Wildlife Research Unit,
\nhttp:\/\/www.coopunits.org\/Georgia\/People\/Clinton_Moore) and will work closely
\nwith other members of the research team, Dr. Peter Esselman (USGS \u2013 Great
\nLakes Science Center) and Dr. Seth Guikema (University of Michigan,
\nhttp:\/\/ioe-guikema.engin.umich.edu).<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, natural
\nresource management, biometrics, natural resource economics, applied
\nmathematics, statistics, operations research, or related field. Candidates
\nshould be able to demonstrate through study, work experience, or
\npublications the application of decision analysis to problems in natural
\nresources management. Competitive candidates will have one or more of the
\nfollowing qualifications: a background in structured decision making and\/or
\nadaptive management, knowledge of ecosystem restoration, skills and
\nexperience with stakeholder workshops and facilitation, and facility in
\nmodeling, estimation, and optimization. The candidate must have excellent
\nwriting and interpersonal communication skills, and he\/she must demonstrate
\ncommitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication
\nof results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work
\ncollaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic.
\nOccasional travel to stakeholder meetings and scientific conferences is
\nrequired. The candidate will be employed by the Georgia Cooperative Fish and
\nWildlife Research Unit at the University of Georgia and based in Athens GA
\nduring part of the year (up to 2 months) or periodically throughout the year
\n(depending on work load). The need for a high degree of contact and
\nface-to-face collaboration with USGS and other partner agencies requires
\nthat the candidate work from the USGS \u2013 Great Lakes Science Center in Ann
\nArbor, MI for the remaining 9-10 months of the year. The candidate selected
\nfor the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in
\nthe United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and
\ncontinue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.<\/p>\n
COMPENSATION: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track
\nappointment for up to 18 months. Extension of the appointment beyond 12
\nmonths is possible depending on funding availability and satisfactory
\nperformance of the candidate. Annual salary is competitive and commensurate
\nwith education and experience. Benefits include health insurance options
\nand paid leave; a full list of benefits offered by the University of Georgia
\nmay be found at www.hr.uga.edu\/benefits.<\/p>\n
TO APPLY: Interested candidates should provide in a **single PDF
\ndocument** (1) a cover letter that addresses qualifications and skills in
\nthe areas of expertise listed above, (2) a current vita, (3) a transcript of
\nPhD work indicating degree award date, and (4) the names and contact
\ninformation of three references who can attest to the candidate\u2019s
\nqualifications. Send applications and inquiries by email to Dr. Clint
\nMoore, Assistant Unit Leader, Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research
\nUnit, ctmoore@uga.edu. Applications will be accepted until August 5, 2016,
\nor until a suitable candidate is found.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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