Web posting: https://forestgeo.si.edu/two-postdoctoral-fellowship-positions
CTFS-ForestGEO is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of tropical and temperate forest function and diversity. CTFS-ForestGEO conducts long-term, large-scale research on forests around the world to increase scientific understanding of forest ecosystems, guide sustainable forest management and natural-resource policies, monitor the impacts of environmental change, and build capacity in forest science. The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory<http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/> (CTFS-ForestGEO) invites applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships in tropical forest dynamics and soil-forest interactions. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, an established record of research, and scholarly publication in forest science. Research topics should include subjects related to the dynamics of tropical or temperate forests including comparative studies of growth, mortality, and biomass change, emphasizing comparative studies among forests. The successful candidate will be based at either the CTFS-ForestGEO headquarters at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, or the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama City, Panama. Candidates should hold a PhD in ecology, forest ecology, or environmental science with experience directly relevant to the specific position described above, strong written and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Each fellow will be awarded the standard Smithsonian postdoctoral stipend<http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-stipends/>. The appointments are for two years with possibility of extension. The starting date is flexible; earlier start dates are preferred. To apply: send a single PDF file containing a cover letter including a statement of research interest, CV, contact information for three references, and three relevant publications or manuscripts to Lauren Krizel, CTFS-ForestGEO Program Manager, kriz...@si.edu<mailto:kriz...@si.edu>. Closing date for applications is 31 July 2018. For further information, contact CTFS-ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies, davi...@si.edu<mailto:davi...@si.edu>.
