California Phenology Network: A postdoctoral position in the
Department of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology at the University
of California, Santa Barbara is expected to be available to work on a
collaborative project with the USA-National Phenology Network, the
National Park Service, and Dr. Susan Mazer to develop a statewide
phenological monitoring network. The appointment will initially be
for one year and may be renewed for a total of up to 26 months; the
preferred start date is October 15 - November 1, 2010. Salary and
benefits are highly competitive.
Responsibilities include: (i) taking a leadership role in the
organization and establishment of a statewide phenology network,
including the design of collaborative research projects with national
park staff and university partners, and planning and implementing
several workshops); (ii) identifying and documenting readily
available historical phenological data sets that are relevant to the
National Park Service and adjoining lands in California; (iii)
conducting park-level assessments to assist in the selection of plant
species, communities, and habitats for monitoring in California
National Parks and University of California reserves; (iv) developing
plant species profiles and phenophase definitions of target species;
(v) testing protocols developed by the USA-National Phenology Network
and training National Park Service scientists and educators in their
use and interpretation; (vi) developing and testing educational and
outreach tools and materials to engage citizens and students to
record and use phenological data to detect the effects of climate
change on natural resources; (vii) ensuring that phenological
monitoring data are managed using standards in use by existing
programs (the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring Program,
and the USA-National Phenology Network).
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent
experience) in a relevant area such as plant ecology, botany, or
evolution; strong analytical, data management, website-development,
and/or field skills; familiarity with the California or western U.S.
flora; excellent writing and communication skills; and a demonstrated
ability to design and/or a strong interest in developing and
participating in phenological research and in a public-based,
citizen-science driven, phenological monitoring program.
Contact: Applications (integrated into a single PDF file), including
a cover letter, CV, summary of research interests, experience in
public outreach or botanical education; and the names and addresses
of three referees should be sent to Dr. Susan J. Mazer, Dept. of
Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California at
Santa Barbara, Life Sciences Building, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106.
Email: [email protected]. First review of applications is August
1, 2010. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Posted: 7/1/10.
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Susan J. Mazer
Professor of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
cell phone: 805-729-3980
office phone: 805-893-8011
email: [email protected]
FAX: 805-893-4724
http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/eemb/faculty/mazer/index.html
