Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences seeks a Post-doctoral Research Associate (Ecologist-Applied Mathematician) for the Sanak Islands Biocomplexity Project, beginning April 01, 2006. The position is a 12-month appointment and can continue for 2 years. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with significant training in both Ecology and Mathematics and interest in integrative and collaborative research. The Post-doctoral Associate will work with project scientists from fields of ecology, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, geomorphology, mathematics, and computational analysis to integrate data and analytical techniques from these disciplines; analyze diverse data sets (including geomorphic, climatic, and ecological) from contemporary, historic, and prehistoric/archaeological sources; and participate in field work (2 summers) at remote locations. The project addresses the roles of people in the ecosystem dynamics of the North Pacific over millennia of habitation. Extensive publication opportunities are available in all phases of the project. Idaho State University is in the Mountain West, near many ski areas and National Parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Craters of the Moon. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests and goals by email attachment to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED], and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Nancy Huntly, Postdoctoral Research Associate Search, Department of Biological Sciences, Campus Box 8007, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209. Applications should be received by 15 February, 2006. ISU is an EEO/AA employer.
