Forest Bird Research Scientist

Job Description The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 3 to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to Professor Beth Gardner, the Research Scientist is responsible for conducting research on the forest birds and their threats in Tinian, CNMI. Tinian, a small remote island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is home to a number of endemic and regional species. Many forest birds on the island, including the endemic Tinian monarch, face threats from land use change, invasive species, and natural disasters. The Research Scientist will (1) assist with project management for research on forest birds on Tinian, (2) to conduct field work, (3) to carry out data management and analysis, and (4) to write reports and manuscripts. The Tinian monarch was previously listed on the Endangered Species Act and remains of interest as its population has fluctuated widely. This project conducts field studies to investigate potential threats (e.g., predators, noise pollution, invasive species), diet, and adult and juvenile survival for the Tinian monarch and other forest birds on Tinian. Megapode monitoring is another key aspect to this project. Results from this project will provide valuable information on what aspects of the population are most vulnerable to issues such as land use change, invasive species, or other events (e.g., typhoons). The University of Washington maintains a field house on Tinian and this position will be split between Tinian (50%) and Seattle (50%). Key Responsibilities Manage a large acoustic study, including day to day operations, deploying acoustic recorders, labeling acoustic data, analyzing data, supporting local collaborations, obtain necessary permits, and assist in writing reports and manuscripts – 40%. Assist with diet study for Tinian monarchs and their predators, including sampling (i.e., mist-netting, rat trapping, cat surveys, and fecal sample collection), obtaining necessary permits, providing support for analysis, and writing of reports and manuscripts – 30%. Manage other smaller studies including cat and rat occupancy including day to day operations, deploying camera traps and/or wax chew cards, processing image data and/or identifying chew marks, analyzing data, supporting local collaborations, obtain necessary permits, and assist in writing reports and manuscripts – 10%. Assist in procurement of additional funding by contributing to proposal development, give seminars and presentations at workshops and professional meetings, and further developing a peer network in the CNMI – 10%. Support work of junior staff or students, complete necessary office work, collaborate with PI and other team members on meeting project goals – 10%. Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife Science, or related field and 4 years of experience in wildlife research. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. Preferred Qualifications Experience with mist-netting and bird banding for Tinian monarchs Experience working with camera traps and acoustic recorders, including developing CNNs for data processing Experience managing projects on a remote island Experience in writing manuscripts and reports Comfortable working alone and in small groups and in a humid environment Compensation,

Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $80,244.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $80,244.00 annual

Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining

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