Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position Announcement
Community and Regional Planning program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Position Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Appointment: Two years (October 2009-July 2011)
Starting Salary: $50,000 per year plus benefits
Place: Lincoln, Nebraska
Date Position is Available: Position is currently available

Duties and Responsibilities: Applications are invited for a two-year post-doctoral position in the Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, beginning immediately. This position is funded by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the major duty of this position is to develop a comprehensive area-specific habitat conservation plan for the federal endangered Salt Creek tiger beetle in Nebraska. The selected candidate will work in close partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, multiple departments in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, natural resource agencies, NGO’s, and local city and county planning agencies. The responsibilities include the development of a formal Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) following the guidelines and requirements outlined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An HCP is an extensive planning process that encompasses data collection, spatial and statistical analysis, GIS mapping, zoning and regulatory evaluations, professional training, and preparation of technical reports.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D in planning, or wildlife biology, or conservation biology, or a related field prior to December 31, 2009. The selected candidate must have expertise in environmental planning, conservation planning, wildlife management, urban and land use planning, and natural resources management with a GIS emphasis. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong quantitative skills (including GIS skills)
• Excellent skills in writing and communication
• Commitment to achieving deliverables according to the project timeline
• Work collaboratively with multiple agencies and researchers

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: Applicants must begin the process by registering on line at http://employment.unl.edu requisition 090474 and complete a Faculty / Administrative information form. Next, applicants must email a cover letter, CV, and a list of the contacting information of three references to ztang2@unl.edu and write “Post-Doctoral Position Application” in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact:
Zhenghong Tang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Community and Regional Planning Program
313 Architecture Hall, College of Architecture
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA. 68588-0105
E-mail: ztang2@unl.edu
Phone: (402) 472-9281
Fax: (402) 472-3806
Webpage: http://www.unl.edu/ztang2/

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To apply: To Apply: Applicants must begin the process by registering on line at http://employment.unl.edu requisition 090474 and complete a Faculty / Administrative information form. Next, applicants must email a cover letter, CV, and a list of the contacting information of three references to ztang2@unl.edu and write “Post-Doctoral Position Application” in the subject line.