Coral Reef Macroecology Postdoc The Baum Lab at the University of Victoria (B.C. Canada) seeks an exceptional Canadian scholar, whose PhD was awarded within the past two years, to apply for a two-year NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students- Etudiants/PD-NP/PDF-BP_eng.asp) to conduct research within the area of coral reef macroecology.
Applicants should have the following qualifications: § A PhD in ecology, spatial modelling/GIS, oceanography, mathematical biology, or computer science. § Experience managing, manipulating, and modelling large spatial data sets, including remotely sensed data. Demonstrated proficiency with R, and at least one of Python, Java, Ruby on Rails, GRASS or similar applications. Excellent technical, analytical, computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, and meticulous work style, as evidenced by previous research. § Excellent time management skills, including the ability to meet project goals in a timely manner, and follow through on projects. § Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to communicate research findings both at professional meetings and in high quality peer-reviewed journals. Desired (not Required) Qualifications: § An interest in marine ecology, conservation and socio-ecological dynamics are an obvious asset. § The ideal candidate will also be interested in and capable of learning and utilizing emerging tools for spatial analysis, and have proficiency in ArcGIS and in SQL database construction, management and manipulation, as evidenced by previous projects and publications. The successful candidate will join Dr. Julia Baums productive collaborative lab in beautiful B.C. For more information on research in the lab, please see: http://baumlab.weebly.com Interested candidates please email Dr. Baum (baum at uvic.ca) by October 1st with a statement of research interests and postdoctoral fellowship goals, a CV, and copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
