One post-doctoral fellow is sought to conduct research within a funded
research project entitled "Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Pine Mortality
in the Southeastern United States". The project will address two questions:
(1) is there a decline in southern pine forests that are different from
historical (healthy) patterns of growth and mortality? (2) what are the
patterns of decline in time and space? These questions will be addressed at
stand, landscape, and regional scales using data obtained from remote
sensing, forest inventory, and field sampling. Aerial photos and various
satellite images will be used to reconstruct the historic forest dynamics to
explore possible pine decline. Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) will be
used to study historical growth pattern and investigate possible role of
global/climatic change on pine decline.
Working closely with the Pis (Dr. Geoff Wang of Clemson University and Dr.
Joan Walker of U5FS Southern Research Station) and other collaborators, the
post-doc will oversee the project with assistance from other project
personnel (including graduate students, technicians and summer research
assistants). We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a PhD in Forestry,
Biology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences. The person should be
experienced in dendrochronology or in remote sensing techniques (e.g.,
forest classification, land use change, and ground truth data sampling). A
past record of scientific publication and presentation is essential. Good
skills in statistical data analysis, literature synthesis, and scientific
writing are required. Good people skills are important since this person
must interact with land managers on many National Forests and Department of
Defense installations. The position is for 1.5 years starting as soon as
possible after 05/1/2012. The salary of the position is $40,000/year plus
benefits.
Electronically submit a letter of interest, vita/resume, graduate school
transcripts (unofficial), and contact information for three references to
Dr. Geoff Wang at [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 03/31/2012. Review begins April 1, 2012.
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