Current Openings
Postdoctoral Research Associate - full description here
A two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana (UM) to be co-advised by PIs of the Avian Science Center (Avian Science Center | University of Montana) and Rangeland Ecology (Faist Lab | University of Montana) laboratories. The project is focused on the interplay of bison grazing, invasive plants, and songbirds and is donor funded.
Project Overview:
This postdoctoral researcher will lead the development and application of research to address effective conservation of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collect field related data and synthesize existing datasets as they relate to bison grazing, invasive plants, and songbirds. Outcomes will directly inform conservation efforts in the Yellowstone Ecosystem and ecological interactions at a broader scale. This position also will contribute to science communication across a diverse audience and range of communication avenues.
Position Details:
This position is full-time (1.0 FTE), Letter of Appointment, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with health insurance, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 depending on experience and availability of funding
Appointment Length: 2 years
Preferred Start Date: April 2026
Location: University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Application Instructions:
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date of February 24, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Prospective Students
If you are interested in working in this lab and have interest in restoration practices, or are interested in conducting your own research with initial ideas about hypotheses, please email a letter stating your general research interests and how they may fit in with our lab and attach a resume or CV with your email to akasha.faist@umontana.edu.