A Postdoctoral Fellow in Landscape Ecology is available at Miami University to conduct research on insect biodiversity and ecosystem services in conservation grasslands and forest habitats within agricultural landscapes. The position would also involve supervision of students in the field and laboratory, and the spatial analysis of biodiversity and land-use data. The postdoctoral associate would teach one course or seminar in ecology or environmental science. The position is for one year beginning in August 2012, with the possibility of renewal for up to two years, depending on performance and funding availability. Required qualifications include a PhD in ecology, environmental science, or related area (by date of appointment); field research experience with insect biodiversity or community interactions; and experience with statistical analysis using the R programming language. Additional desired qualifications include experience in statistical analysis using spatial or Bayesian methods, and geographic information systems using ArcGIS. Ecology and environmental science include >40 faculty across multiple departments (http://www.muohio.edu/ies). We offer an interdisciplinary undergraduate co-major in environmental science and interdepartmental graduate programs in ecology and environmental science. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation by email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, Thomas Crist, Director, Institute for the Environment and Sustainability, 254 Upham Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Review of applications will begin 5 June 2012 and continue until position has been filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke free campuses. Right to Know - Consumer Information http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/. Hard copy upon request.
Thomas O. Crist Director, Institute for the Environment and Sustainability Professor, Department of Zoology Miami University 254 Upham Hall Oxford, OH 45056 Voice 513-529-5811 Fax 513-529-5814 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.muohio.edu/ies/
