****************************JOB OPPORTUNITY************************** Postdoctoral Fellow Weed Ecologist New Zealand
The National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies, based at Lincoln University, New Zealand has a full-time position available for two years for a weed ecologist to undertake research on the project:Integrated screening of invasive plant species: tools for predictive risk assessment. You will undertake independent research aimed at identifying plant traits that underpin the range and local abundance of alien plant species in New Zealand. You will undertake field surveys of the habitat distribution and abundance of selected key taxa in New Zealand and complement these surveys with targeted field and glasshouse experiments. Plant population models will be used to test related taxa available from commercial nurseries in order to predict likely risk of invasion from current horticultural stocks. You will work with Professor Philip Hulme in an active research group with strong excellent national and international links and a strong publication record in the area of invasion ecology. Applicants will be required to have: A PhD in plant ecology or a related field Research experience in the area of plant invasion ecology. Strong skills in statistical analysis, particularly statistical modelling. A record of peer reviewed publications As travel between field sites in New Zealand will be a feature of this position, a current drivers licence is also required. Details of the Bio-Protetction Centre can be found at http://www.bioprotection.org.nz and bioprotection staff at http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/story2295.html?#BPE Further information and how to apply for vacancy number 07/76 is available on our website. http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section269.html#j2 Alternatively, please contact Human Resources on +64 (0)3 325 3687 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Electronic applications are welcome and all applications should be accompanied by a covering letter stating why you are appropriate for this post, completed application form and CV. Applications must be received by 4 pm on 28 September 2007. ************************************************************************
