Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease
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Position Details
Posting Number G/R19450P Working Title Post Doc of Human Dimensions of Chronic Wasting Disease Department Warnell-Research About the University of Georgia
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinating with research collaborators, survey design, execution, and analysis.
Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Scientific manuscript preparation.
Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Attending professional meetings to present results.
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
This is a two-year position working on a study funded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that seeks to develop strategies for effective communication and cooperation with landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR to the minimize risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia’s white-tailed deer population. The specific research objectives are to determine perceptions, motivations, and preferences of landowners, hunters, and other partners of GADNR relative to white-tailed deer management in Georgia to minimize risks associated with CWD, and to differentiate strategies for communication and cooperation among stakeholder groups for implementation of management actions aimed at managing risks associated with CWD. The postdoctoral researcher will design and oversee the study in collaboration with Drs. D’Angelo and Boley. The methods for the study will likely include a large-scale survey of landowners and hunters with the use of discrete choice modeling to identify the most appropriate strategies to effectively engage different stakeholder groups. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for development of research questions, survey design, data collection, data analysis, and technical writing for preparation of scientific manuscripts. The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Drs. Gino D’Angelo and Dr. Bynum Boley at University of Georgia and will be expected to work closely with other research collaborators within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position
PhD degree in a closely related field to the human dimensions of natural resource management (e.g., recreation, tourism, wildlife management).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in social science research, and a strong record of scientific publication.
Physical Demands
Office duties, driving.
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Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Gino D'Angelo Recruitment Contact Email gdangelo@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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