Postdoctoral Position in Vegetation and Wildlife Modeling Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks
A postdoctoral position is currently available within the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This project entails projecting changes in biomass and digestibility of caribou forages to gain a better understanding of how these changes may affect the fat and protein dynamics of coastal and upland calving caribou in the Arctic. The investigation will utilize an arctic and boreal specific dynamic vegetation model that will be linked to an existing caribou energetics model. This project will involve direct collaboration with scientists from several U.S. and Canadian management agencies. This is a full-time fixed term position with benefits, with initial appointment for one year, and potential for repeated renewal contingent on the availability of funding. The successful applicant should possess a strong background in ecological modeling with expertise in one or more of the following areas: terrestrial ecology, plant ecology, wildlife, biogeochemistry, and/or computer programming. The candidate will need to possess a Ph.D. at the time of appointment or have completed all PhD. requirements and be awaiting graduation. For more information about this position, please contact: Dr. Eugénie Euskirchen ([email protected]), who is the supervisor for this position, or Dr. Brad Griffith ([email protected]), who will also work with the successful applicant. To apply, please go to UAKJOBS and use posting # 0056514 or go to www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=65119. Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and Control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid Social Security card. All Nonresident Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the Human Resource Office at (907) 474-7700.
