Hawaii Island
The Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program and San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research is seeking a highly qualified and motivated postdoctoral candidate to conduct scientific research in support of a reintroduction program for the critically endangered ‘Alalā, or Hawaiian Crow.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in reintroduction biology and/or significant experience in avian ecology and behavior. The successful candidate will: (1) develop a research program designed to test pre-release methods to prepare birds for release to the wild, such as anti-predator training; (2) oversee post-release monitoring; (3) develop a research program to test the role of various intrinsic and environmental factors that influence post-release success, using a theoretical framework from ecology and behavioral ecology.
This is a full-time position with benefits, which will last approximately 3 years or longer.
To apply, go to the following website and click on "POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - APPLIED ANIMAL ECOLOGY / HAWAII". This online application will close on Thursday, January 19, 2017.
https://www.hrapply.com/sandiegozoo/AppJobList.jsp
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