Research Associate in Ecological Statistician Cornell University, Lab of Ornithology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Research Associate-Ecological Statistician The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where twelve world-class, mission-driven programs are directed by full-time faculty and other renowned professionals. Lab staff teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world-famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond. The Information Science and Technology Program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology collects and disseminates biodiversity data and information with the goal of enhancing the information and decision-making tools available to conservationists and scientific researchers — methodologies and tools that will augment ongoing research on birds and biodiversity, thereby improving the effectiveness of conservation actions on the ground. Ecological Statistician Research Associate Lab of Ornithology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cornell University The Information Science and Technology Program at the Lab of Ornithology is currently seeking to hire an ecological statistician at the level of Research Associate to lead the analysis of data from a large biodiversity data set from the eBird citizen science project in order to estimate species distributions and relative abundances of the Western Hemisphere’s shorebird species across their full annual life cycles. This work entails both basic and applied research in order to advance methods for the construction of species distribution models (SDM) that use eBird data. The successful candidate will work within the existing SDM research team and be responsible for directing the development, deployment, and refinement of SDMs focused on shorebirds. Additional activities include participating in weekly analysis meetings; working extensively with avian biologists in the Information Science and Technology, Bird Population Studies and Conservation Science programs to understand patterns of occurrence and distribution, as well as strategic and tactical pathways, for migrating birds; participate in a collaborative advisory role to lead research into the construction of SDMs for birds; promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration; participate in writing peer-reviewed publications, disseminating results at conferences, and the preparation of funding proposals. The position requires collaboration with external partners in academia, government, and industry. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, statistics, wildlife biology, or related field; and must be highly proficient understanding of the analysis of avian field research, migration biology, processing and analysis of large datasets, and publication of scientific results. Knowledge of managing large datasets and statistical processes to estimate species distributions is essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a diverse team, including researchers and technicians within various programs at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as collaborators in outside organizations. Must have a record of original independent research and peer-reviewed publications. Experience securing funding for research and development grants and/or contracts required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have a record of successfully reporting and meeting schedules and milestones research projects that involve multiple stages, complex budgets, and several participants. This is a full-time, 3-year appointment pending renewable funding. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send a single pdf file containing a letter of application outlining qualifications and experience for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details for three references. Email to set2@cornell.edu or in hard copy to Sue Taggart, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, 291A Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850. Inquiries about position specifics can be directed to Steve Kelling at stk2@cornell.edu. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy Apply

Research Associate-Ecological Statistician

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where twelve world-class, mission-driven programs are directed by full-time faculty and other renowned professionals. Lab staff teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world-famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond. The Information Science and Technology Program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology collects and disseminates biodiversity data and information with the goal of enhancing the information and decision-making tools available to conservationists and scientific researchers — methodologies and tools that will augment ongoing research on birds and biodiversity, thereby improving the effectiveness of conservation actions on the ground.

Ecological Statistician

Research Associate

Lab of Ornithology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cornell University

The Information Science and Technology Program at the Lab of Ornithology is currently seeking to hire an ecological statistician at the level of Research Associate to lead the analysis of data from a large biodiversity data set from the eBird citizen science project in order to estimate species distributions and relative abundances of the Western Hemisphere’s shorebird species across their full annual life cycles. This work entails both basic and applied research in order to advance methods for the construction of species distribution models (SDM) that use eBird data. The successful candidate will work within the existing SDM research team and be responsible for directing the development, deployment, and refinement of SDMs focused on shorebirds.

Additional activities include participating in weekly analysis meetings; working extensively with avian biologists in the Information Science and Technology, Bird Population Studies and Conservation Science programs to understand patterns of occurrence and distribution, as well as strategic and tactical pathways, for migrating birds; participate in a collaborative advisory role to lead research into the construction of SDMs for birds; promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration; participate in writing peer-reviewed publications, disseminating results at conferences, and the preparation of funding proposals. The position requires collaboration with external partners in academia, government, and industry.

Qualifications:

PhD in ecology, statistics, wildlife biology, or related field; and must be highly proficient understanding of the analysis of avian field research, migration biology, processing and analysis of large datasets, and publication of scientific results.
Knowledge of managing large datasets and statistical processes to estimate species distributions is essential.
Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a diverse team, including researchers and technicians within various programs at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as collaborators in outside organizations.
Must have a record of original independent research and peer-reviewed publications.
Experience securing funding for research and development grants and/or contracts required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have a record of successfully reporting and meeting schedules and milestones research projects that involve multiple stages, complex budgets, and several participants.

This is a full-time, 3-year appointment pending renewable funding.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send a single pdf file containing a letter of application outlining qualifications and experience for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details for three references. Email to set2@cornell.edu or in hard copy to Sue Taggart, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, 291A Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850. Inquiries about position specifics can be directed to Steve Kelling at stk2@cornell.edu. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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