Post-doctoral Researcher in Spatial Modeling of a Biological Invasion, Center for Applied Geographic Information Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
We seek a post-doctoral associate who will collaborate on research studying the spread and impacts of Sudden Oak Death, an emerging forest disease that has reached epidemic levels in coastal forests of California. The position will focus on spatially-explicit epidemiological modeling of disease dynamics at multiple spatial scales. Data from ongoing field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments will be integrated with GIS and mathematical modeling approaches to examine the spatial and temporal dynamics of feedbacks between the pathogen, its host systems, and environmental heterogeneity. This work is part of a new NSF-funded collaboration between the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, University of California-Davis, University of California-Berkeley, and Cambridge University. The position will be located at UNC Charlotte in the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (www.gis.uncc.edu) with an appointment of 2 to 4 years pending performance. As part of a rapidly growing research university, the Center is integrally involved in several federally funded projects on both basic research and management of Sudden Oak Death. Qualifications: a Ph.D. in biology, plant pathology, forest ecology, environmental science, geography, or a related discipline, with significant experience in spatially-explicit modeling of epidemics and/or other types biological invasions. We are especially interested in candidates with an interest and background in integrating landscape ecology and epidemiological approaches. Candidates should be strong in GIS-based spatial modeling and programming or possess significant potential in this area. To apply, please send an electronic application via e-mail with curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Dr. Ross Meentemeyer. Include “Sudden Oak Death Post-Doc Search” in the subject line. For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Meentemeyer via e-mail. Review of applications begins February 1, 2007, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. The start date of the position is anticipated to occur between June and August of 2007. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an AA/EOE. Ross Meentemeyer Associate Professor Director, Center for Applied GIScience Department of Geography and Earth Sciences University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
