We are seeking an independent, motivated person to take up a vacancy for a Research/ Postdoctoral fellow, based in Brisbane, Australia at the Queensland University of Technology.
We seek a mix between sound statistical skills and knowledge in ecology, agriculture or entomology. This will be a 3 year position in which the fellow will be working to improve sampling and pest surveillance strategies in the post-harvest grains industry. Familiarity with Bayesian analysis would be desirable, although not essential. Appointment level (Postdoctoral/ Research Fellow) and salary (Postdoctoral Fellow AUD 46,079 - 62,523; Research Fellow AUD 65,815 - 78,163) will be commensurate with experience and abilities. For the Research Fellow position, previous postdoctoral experience would be required. The candidates should be available to start by December 1st 2008, although a slightly delayed start date may be negotiable for the ideal candidate. Essential Completion (Research Fellow) or submission (Postdoctoral Fellow) of a PhD in a relevant biological area within fields such as ecology, entomology, epidemiology or agriculture. Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of statistics in an appropriate field Experience in experimental design, the design of surveillance strategies or of sampling strategies (Research Fellow) All enquiries should be directed to Dr. Grant Hamilton, School of Natural Resources Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Australia by 12th Sepember. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: 61 7 3138 2318. For initial consideration for this position please send a CV and a one paragraph statement of research history and interests.
