In addition to Fisheries and Wildlife, the CNR is home to the Departments of Rangeland Resources, Forest Resources, and Geography and Earth Resources. Local field research sites are numerous, given Utah State University's location in the heart of the Intermountain West, and include a variety of forest, woodland, grassland, desert, and riparian habitats. There are well-equipped teaching and research labs on campus, including facilities for all types of chemical analysis, stable isotope analyses, DNA sequencing, geographical information systems and remote sensing. Logan, situated in scenic Cache Valley with population of 100,000, offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities with affordable living costs, high quality schools and health care, and is a 75 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City. The selected candidate must have an earned PhD or equivalent in Ecology or a related discipline at the time of appointment, and must have a record of published research in terrestrial animal community or ecosystem ecology.
Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
Application review will begin 25 February 2001 and the position will remain open until filled. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that work eligibility be documented for all new employees. Please be prepared to verify eligibility for employment if hired at the University.