Postdoctoral Researcher in Human–Wildlife Interactions

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Researcher in Human–Wildlife Interactions will investigate how dynamic patterns of human activity shape wildlife behavior, habitat use, and landscape connectivity. The role integrates large human mobility datasets with ongoing and completed wildlife studies across the United States, linking fine-scale behavioral responses with broader patterns of habitat availability and connectivity.

Based in Colorado State University’s Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, the researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on spatial ecology and apply advanced analytical approaches to conservation and wildlife management challenges. The position contributes to applied ecology, quantitative methods, and the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation and management. The researcher may provide guidance, training, or mentoring to students or research personnel. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the university will not provide visa sponsorship. Travel may be required for research and professional meetings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field.
• Demonstrated research focus on spatial ecology.
• Strong publication record in spatial ecology.
• Experience with research design in field settings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Colorado State University will not provide visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Ability to travel as required for research and professional meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in movement analyses, camera data analysis, spatial statistical modeling, and/or processing large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods and tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with scientific computing and programming languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, or similar languages used in research applications.
• Research experience examining wildlife responses to human activity or environmental change.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research using spatial and spatiotemporal data to address conservation and wildlife management challenges.
• Develop and apply quantitative methods and analytical approaches to ecological and conservation research.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate research findings through scientific publications, presentations, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across ecology, conservation, natural resources, and related fields.
• Contribute to knowledge in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation and management.
• May provide guidance, training, or mentoring to graduate students, undergraduate students, or research personnel associated with project activities.
• Travel as required to conduct research and attend professional meetings.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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