Postdoctoral Position in Historical Ecology & Ecosystem Services Department of Geography McGill University Montreal, Canada
The Montérégie Connection (monteregieconnection.com) research group at McGill University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow (PDF) with experience in historical ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem services to join a dynamic multi-lab team that is mapping and modeling past, present, and future provision of ecosystem services and their relationship to biodiversity and connectivity in the agroforested landscapes around Montreal, Canada. The PDF will focus on quantifying and modeling historical ecosystem services, including finding and analyzing historical airphotos, maps, census data, and other records to estimate past provision of ecosystem services, and modeling the relationships between land use, spatial configuration, and ecosystem services through time. There is considerable room for the PDF to define the scope of the project within these general parameters, to collaborate with other team members (including co-PIs, three postdocs, and many graduate students) working on related aspects of the larger project, and to engage with the local community. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Ecology, Geography, Natural Resources, or a related field; have experience with historical research, GIS, remote sensing, or other ecosystem modeling techniques; and possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills. Candidates should also have strong communication (spoken and written) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a large team. Ability to read and speak French is a plus. The successful applicant will be appointed in the Dept. of Geography at McGill University and co-supervised by Dr. Jeanine Rhemtulla and Dr. Elena Bennett (Dept. Natural Resource Sciences). McGill University is one of Canadas top universities, and is located in Montreal, Quebec, a vibrant multi-cultural city with a distinctive European flavor. The position is available for 2 years, starting Fall 2012, with an annual stipend of $40,000 per year. To apply, please submit the following by email to [email protected] and [email protected] using PDF APPLICATION in the subject line of your email: 1. Cover letter describing your interest in and fit for the project 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Research statement 4. Names and contact information of 3 referees Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled, but those received by June 15, 2012 will be guaranteed full consideration.
