Columbia University Postdoctoral Research Associate Quantitative modelling of forest dynamics Department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology
A post-doctoral position is available from September 20007 to work with Dr. María Uriarte (Columbia University, New York), in collaboration with Dr. Jim Clark (Duke University) on a project aimed at developing a stochastic forest simulator for Puerto Rican forests. Applicant will conduct extensive spatial statistical analyses of a long-term forest dataset containing information on the growth, recruitment and mortality of about 120,000 tagged trees. Applicants should have a PhD in either ecology or demographic modelling, and experience of with Bayesian models would be an advantage. An excellent knowledge of command-line based statistical packages is essential (e.g. Splus or R). The work will be based in New York and Durham, NC, with occasional travel to Puerto Rico. This appointment is available for up to 2 years depending on qualifications, experience and performance. Salary: $36,000 plus benefits. Post-doctoral associates are also eligible for subsidized Columbia housing. Applications, including a copy of a CV and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by post or email to Dr. Maria Uriarte, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, 10th Floor Schermerhorn Extension, 1200 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All application materials must be received by July 31st, 2007. Informal inquiries are also welcome via email. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
