Assistant Professor - Zoology & Physiology (Biometrician)

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming invites applications for the Strickland Family Fish and Wildlife Biometrics Endowed Professorship at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will develop an innovative, externally funded research program in quantitative wildlife and fisheries ecology, with a focus on terrestrial and/or aquatic vertebrates. Research may address hierarchical modeling, statistical study design, population estimation and modeling (such as capture-mark-recapture, occupancy, and survival), other quantitatively rigorous ecological topics, or statistical analysis of complex ecological datasets. The role combines development of statistical methods, fundamental ecological inquiry, and application to wildlife and fisheries management problems at local, regional, and/or international levels.

The faculty member will contribute to teaching and mentoring in the Department of Zoology and Physiology, the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management degree, the interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Ecology and Evolution, and the broader University of Wyoming. Potential courses include ecological statistics, research study design, quantitative methods for wildlife and fisheries, core courses in the major, and courses in the candidate’s specialty. The candidate is expected to use inclusive, evidence-based teaching and effectively mentor students from a range of backgrounds and levels of knowledge.

The position also includes service to the department, college, university, and discipline, including committee work, graduate committees, and statistical innovation and support for collaborative grants and research. This is an on-campus position in Laramie, Wyoming.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Biological or Ecological Statistics, Wildlife or Fisheries Ecology with a clear emphasis on developing innovative statistical methods, or a related field.
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.
• Demonstrated history or strong interest in research in hierarchical modeling, statistical study design, population modeling, or another quantitatively rigorous area of wildlife and fisheries ecology.
• Commitment to inclusive, evidence-based teaching and effective mentoring of students from a range of backgrounds and knowledge.
• Availability to work on campus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing innovative statistical or modeling approaches.
• Experience collaborating with researchers or practitioners on statistical design and analysis of data or research.
• Commitment to research excellence demonstrated through multiple first-author publications, including publications in high-impact journals.
• Experience or commitment to effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Experience or commitment to effective undergraduate and graduate student mentorship.
• Evidence of or demonstrated potential to secure external funding.
• Experience or commitment to engaging with research sponsors, scientists, collaborators, students, or stakeholders from a spectrum of backgrounds, knowledge, and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative, externally funded research program in quantitative wildlife and fisheries ecology, focusing on terrestrial and/or aquatic vertebrates.
• Develop and apply statistical methods, pursue fundamental ecological questions, and address wildlife and fisheries management problems at local, regional, and/or international levels.
• Collaborate across disciplines and provide quantitative support for research projects and grants.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as ecological statistics, research study design, quantitative wildlife and fisheries methods, and the candidate’s specialty.
• Contribute to the teaching missions of the Department of Zoology and Physiology, the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management degree, and the interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Ecology and Evolution.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students using effective, inclusive approaches.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and graduate committees.
• Provide statistical innovation and support for collaborative grants and research, and participate in discipline-related service at national and international levels.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions, with the State contributing over 15% of gross salary and total contributions exceeding 19% with the mandatory employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree