1-2 Postdoctoral positions in Macroecology, Biodiversity Science and Biodiversity/Geo-Informatics
1 Researcher/Programmer position in Geo-/Eco-/Biodiversity-Informatics Jetz Lab, Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Yale University POSITIONS: Several two-year positions are available in our research group starting summer 2011 to work in areas related to ongoing NSF projects (Map of Life: An infrastructure for integrating global species distribution knowledge; Validating and advancing projections of species' distributions in the face of global change) and beyond. Extension beyond two years is possible. We are looking for the following potential candidates and qualifications: # Postdoc in Macroecology, Biodiversity Science and Conservation Biogeography. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the analysis of geographic biodiversity and ecological data, an additional strong background in community ecology and macroevolution, advanced technical skills in R and GIS, and a compelling publication record. Applications from candidates interested in global change questions are welcome. # Postdoc in Biodiversity Informatics. Successful candidates will have superior skills in the development of tools for the analysis of biodiversity and geospatial data, advanced data management skills, advanced programming skills (in e.g. Java, Python, php, etc.), and evidence of successful development of software and/or web tools. Experience with GIS and satellite imagery is a plus. # Researcher/Programmer in Geo-/Eco-/Biodiversity-Informatics, management of geospatial data. This is a post-BA/BSc/Master position. We are looking for someone with excellent programming skills and a strong interest in learning and developing new approaches to support the management and web-delivery of biodiversity data and tools. The successful candidate will likely have knowledge in most of the following: Java, Python, php, R, Linux. Experience in the analysis of remote sensing data and/or the use of SQL/ postgreSQL, PostGIS, ArcGIS will be a plus. If preferred, half-time employment is possible. Successful postdoctoral candidates will benefit from a number of existing data and project opportunities in the lab, but research beyond these is welcome and expected. RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with a number of PhD students postdoctoral fellows. For further information see: www.yale.edu/jetz. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science. The postdoctoral fellow will benefit from interactions with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to EEB), the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment.yale.edu). APPLICATION: Please email a short letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of three referees (ideally all combined in one pdf) to [email protected] subject line: Biodiversity Positions. Please submit application materials before 16 Jan, 2011.
