Please circulate widely Postdoctoral opportunity in large-scale ecology/conservation biology
The Bahn lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in large-scale ecology and conservation. Specific topics of interest include species distributions, underlying processes, patterns and models and their applications to conservation biology. Secondary interests are community ecology and climate change. The candidate needs to have completed a PhD in ecology or closely related field (ABD considered if it can be demonstrated that completion is imminent). Requirements are solid quantitative skills, experience in spatial analyses and advanced statistical programming. GIS and database skills are an asset. The position will have considerable freedom to develop and pursue your own projects but I expect close collaboration. The primary focus will be research and publishing (90%) with secondary duties including grant writing, occasional guest lectures and supervision of graduate students (10%). Initial appointment will be for one year with extension for a second year possible with reasonable progress. Salary will be $38,976 per year plus benefits. To apply online go to https://jobs.wright.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1228233574097 The application needs to include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, a two page research proposal and a brief statement of general interests and motivations. Screening will begin Dec 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Starting date is flexible but ideally early 2009. For more information on the Bahn lab and Wright State University visit www.volkerbahn.com and www.wright.edu and/or contact Dr. Volker Bahn. Department of Biological Sciences 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway 248 Diggs, Wright State University Dayton, OH 45435, USA t: (937) 775-4152 f: (937) 775-3320 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.volkerbahn.com Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on ethnic or genetic background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, physical state and similar superficial and non-job-related characteristics. International applications are welcome but obviously contingent on successful acquisition of a US work visa. ____________________________________________________________________ Psssst! Schon vom neuen WEB.DE MultiMessenger gehört? Der kann`s mit allen: http://www.produkte.web.de/messenger/?did=3123
