Postdoctoral Fellow in Spatio-Temporal Statistics and Statistical Ecology

The Department of Statistics and Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at the University of Missouri invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in spatio-temporal statistics with emphasis in statistical ecology. The position will focus on the development of innovative spatio-temporal dynamical models for a variety of problems in wildlife ecology. The postdoctoral fellow will reside at the University of Missouri and will be supervised by Chris Wikle (Statistics) and Josh Millspaugh (Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences), and will have the opportunity to interact with faculty from both departments as well as a vibrant group of postdoctoral fellows in both spatio-temporal statistics and wildlife ecology. In addition, depending on the fellow’s interest, there are optional opportunities to participate in fieldwork and data collection.

Applicants must have received, or expect to complete, a doctorate in statistics or a doctorate in quantitative ecology with at least a Masters degree in statistics within the last 5 years. Selection criteria will include demonstrated research ability in statistics or quantitative ecology, and an interest in hierarchical spatio-temporal modeling, dynamic modeling, Bayesian statistics, and ecological statistics. A commitment to collaborative research and excellent verbal and written communication skills are requirements. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to participate in research leading to publications in top statistical and/or ecological journals .

To apply E-mail (PDF files if possible) the following items to Chris Wikle at wiklec@missouri.edu: (1) a letter of interest, containing full contact information, year graduated and citizenship/immigration status, concisely responding to the research emphases and criteria above; (2) a CV listing educational background, research experience and publications. The cover letter or CV should include names and contact information for three references (no letters please). Please indicate “Spatio-Temporal Ecological Statistics Postdoc” in the subject field of the message.

Screening of Applicants will begin January 17, 2014 and will remain open until the position is filled.