<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Postdoc in Wildlife Population Ecology</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Post Doc/Trainee</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>The primary work will involve the analysis and publication of tracking data on Arctic shorebirds (tagged at Utqia?vik, Alaska and in Iowa) and a long-term dataset on Mountain Plovers in Montana (1995 to present); other bird/wildlife datasets will be explored as there is time and interest. Some of the data have been analyzed and partially written up, providing opportunities for multiple near-term manuscript submissions. The postdoc will be housed in NREM and will work with collaborators in Alaska.</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related natural resource discipline, excellent quantitative skills, and demonstrated scientific writing/publishing experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A background in population or community ecology.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in R programming.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with software programs such as MARK and DISTANCE.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience managing large databases.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)</p> </li></ul> <p>Department/Program & College Description:</p> <p>The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is dedicated to the understanding, effective management, and sustainable use of our renewable natural resources through the land-grant missions of teaching, research, and extension.</p> <p>Department Unit/Website:</p> <p>Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management</p> <p>Proposed Start Date:</p> <p>June 1, 2026</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>12 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p> <p>1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p> <p>2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p> <p>Why Choose ISU?</p> <p>Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans </li><li>Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans </li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellbeing Program </li></ul> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>February 11, 2026</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>March 11, 2026</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R18621</p>