Two postdoctoral positions in phytoplankton traits and models of community structure
We are looking for two postdoctoral researchers to develop trait-based approaches to plankton ecology. One position will focus on applying statistical approaches to relate traits to phylogenies, environmental gradients, and each other. The other position will develop trait-based mathematical models. Ideally these two postdocs will find ways to collaborate. Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, oceanography, limnology or related field and a strong interest in trait-based approaches and quantitative ecology. The first position requires familiarity with multivariate statistics, the second position requires modeling experience, preferably trait-based modeling approaches (e.g., adaptive dynamics). For both positions, knowledge of phytoplankton ecology, limnology, or oceanography is a plus. These positions are supported by a recently funded NSF grant “Phytoplankton Traits, Functional Groups and Community Organization: A Synthesis” and a grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation, “Plankton Community Assembly: Theory and Practice.” The postdocs will be based at the Kellogg Biological Station of Michigan State University (www.kbs.msu.edu). Each position is for one year with a possibility of renewal, given satisfactory performance. Send a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, current CV and names of 3 references to Elena Litchman ([email protected]) by January 31, 2010. For questions, please contact Elena Litchman or Chris Klausmeier ([email protected]). -- Christopher Klausmeier Kellogg Biological Station Department of Plant Biology Michigan State University Hickory Corners MI 49060 Web: http://preston.kbs.msu.edu/ Email: [email protected] Phone: (269) 671-4987 FAX: (269) 671-2351
