Postdoctoral Position in Grassland Community and Invasion Ecology
This position is located in the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Canadian citizenship/permanent residence status is not a requirement for this position. Funding is available through April 2014. We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join an ongoing study of the effects of invasion by grass species used for biofuel production, on the community and ecosystem dynamics of temperate grasslands. The successful candidate will assess how the experimental introductions affect community composition and ecosystem functioning, and will have the opportunity to develop collaborative research using the established study sites, or to address other novel questions related this general theme. In addition to participating in and supervising data collection, the incumbent will also be responsible for data analysis and manuscript preparation. Applicants must have (or be close to finishing) a PhD in community or ecosystem ecology, grassland ecology, plant biology or a related field, as well as experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Experience with plant identification, vegetation analysis, and studying community dynamics and biogeochemical processes is desirable. Please contact either Lauren Quinn ([email protected]) or Jonathan Newman ([email protected]) if you have questions about the position. Review of applications will begin on July 20th and continue until the position has been filled. To apply, please email a cover letter explaining your interest and match for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three referees to both Jonathan and Lauren.
