Postdoctoral Position in Plant Invasion Ecology (New Zealand) =20
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the area of plant invasions. The position is based in the National Centre = for Advanced Bioprotection Technologies, Lincoln University, New Zealand in collaboration with staff at Landcare Research, and is part of a = three-year funded project headed by Dr Richard Duncan titled "Predicting weed naturalisation, spread and decline".=20 =20 Plant invasions are a problem in most parts of the world and New Zealand ranks as one of the most invaded locations, currently having more naturalised (wild introduced) plant species than native. There is an = urgent need to understand the complex process of invasion so that we can most effectively limit the problems associated with introduced plants that = escape and spread in the wild. The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake research aimed at identifying factors that allow certain plant species to successfully naturalise and spread when introduced to new locations. = This will involve collating and annotating existing large datasets of plant naturalisation in New Zealand and Australia , statistically analysing = these data, and preparing scientific publications based on the analyses. In addition, it will involve carrying out field and laboratory experiments aimed at understanding the role of below- ground natural enemies in the spread and decline of well established naturalised plant species. You = will join an active research group with strong national and international = links and a strong publication record in the area of invasion ecology. We are looking for someone with a PhD in ecology or a related field, experience = and interest in invasion ecology, and strong quantitative skills. =20 The position is funded for 3 years. For more information see: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section269.html, Vacancy 06/11 or contact Dr Richard Duncan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications close 17 March = 2006.=20 =20
