Instructions to applicants:Appointment 09/01/2025 through 09/30/2029
Job Title:Visiting Professor/Research Scientist - Big Game Ecology
Location:Alpine
Department:Borderlands Research Institute
Job No.:Position: G99526
Posting Date:05/08/2025
Until Filled:Yes
Appointment Date:09/01/2025
Salary:Competitive and commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.
Required:Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Basic programming skills in the R language.
• Strong publication record in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Commitment to teaching and student mentorship.
Preferred:Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems, specifically GitHub.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, and/or other common languages used in ecology.
Primary Responsibilities:Primary ResponsibilitiesBorderlands Research Institute (BRI) is seeking a Visiting Professor/Research Scientist specializing in Big Game Ecology, with an anticipated start in Fall 2025. We seek a scholar to conduct research on long- term pronghorn habitat change across ecoregion scales as part of an ongoing research and restoration project. Once a framework is established with pronghorn, responsibilities will shift to similar work on mule deer, desert bighorn, elk, and aoudad. These projects are based on large, long-term GPS data sets and satellite imagery products. A background in animal movement ecology with strong statistical analysis and R programming skills are preferred, but we are committed to helping the right candidate grow in these areas. The successful applicant will work alongside faculty to explore how these species respond to changing habitat conditions, each other, restoration efforts, and management practices in the Chihuahuan Desert. The candidate will collaborate closely with BRI partners (e.g., private landowners, NGOs, universities, etc.) to support sustainable big game management practices within the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
• Integrate within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with experts in various fields to advance BRl's mission.
• Supervise field activities and graduate students associated with 5+ big game field projects
• Help direct an established research program focused on how wildlife responds to large scale management efforts, with a particular emphasis on the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, guiding their research projects and academicdevelopment.
• Secure external funding through grant writing to support research initiatives.
• Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals, contributing significantly to community and restoration ecology.
Other Information:Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.
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About SRSU:Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas , is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers.Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park, are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our website .
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