Ecosystem Service Modeling, UW-Madison. We are looking for a postdoc to help
build a user-friendly decision-support tool for understanding multiple
ecosystem service impacts of land use change in agricultural landscapes.
The position will involve working with an interdisciplinary team of
scientists, consulting with a diverse group of stakeholders, and working
closely with a small team of computer programmers. An ideal candidate will
(1) have training in geography, ecosystem ecology, or environmental science,
(2) have experience studying ecological processes at landscape scales, (3)
have a solid background in GIS, (4) have some computer programming
experience (e.g., Python, Ruby, R), and (5) be familiar with a range of
large spatial databases (e.g., SSURGO, NLCD, PRISM). The position is
currently funded for two years. To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter,
(2) a CV, (3) up to three relevant publications, and (4) contact information
for three references . Send all materials to Claudio Gratton
([email protected]) and Tim Meehan ([email protected]) in one PDF with your
last name as the file name. We will begin reviewing applications immediately
and continue until the position is filled. The position could start as early
as November 1st, 2012 or as late as Spring 2013.
