Note - this a repost; the deadline has been extended. Overview: A postdoctoral position is available to join Lars Brudvig’s research group at Michigan State University (http://brudviglab.plantbiology.msu.edu/). In collaboration with Lars Brudvig, the candidate will explore aspects of restoration and landscape ecology with an emphasis on large-scale observational and experimental approaches. I seek an individual with a strong conceptual approach to research. Research in the Brudvig Lab currently addresses questions at the interface of restoration and landscape ecology, such as the role of patch dynamics in restoration, dispersal and plant-animal interactions in affecting plant community composition at large scales, local and landscape- scale determinants of plant community assembly, experimental testing of landscape corridors, and constraints to spatial spread of remnant plant communities. Opportunities exist for working at numerous MSU land holdings as well as Kellogg Biological Station (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/).
Required qualifications: A Ph.D. and relevant ecological research experience. Desired qualifications: Strong communication and analytical skills and evidence of scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications. Background in restoration, landscape ecology, plant communities, and/or plant/animal interactions. Experience collaborating with land managers. Employment details: The successful candidate will be employed through the Department of Plant Biology at MSU. Funding for salary, benefits, and research expenses is available for one year, with renewal available for a second year contingent on performance. I will work with the successful candidate to obtain additional funding. Start date is flexible; however, availability for a portion of the upcoming field season is desirable. To apply: Please email Lars Brudvig ([email protected]) with a CV, copies of publications, contact information for three references, and a 1-2 page research proposal, focusing on interests for research at Michigan State University. Review of applicants began on April 30th; while this deadline has been extended, I strongly encourage individuals considering application to contact me ASAP to indicate their interest.
