The Wilds is Seeking Postdoctoral Colleague for Biofuel Study on Marginal Landscapes
=20 A Postdoctoral position is available starting March, 2008 at the Wilds through the Restoration Ecology Department. The Wilds is a large-scale conservation and research center located on 10,000 acres of reclaimed = surface mined land in Southeastern Ohio. The Wilds is beginning a study on = biofuel potential and ecosystem services on reclaimed mined landscapes. =20 =20 The study's objectives are to determine the bioenergy production, carbon sequestration potential, and other potential environmental services on reclaimed mined land in Southeast Ohio; to determine best practices for biomass harvesting on reclaimed mined landscapes; to determine best = practices for fertility inputs on reclaimed mined landscapes; to compare = production potential of various combinations of perennial herbaceous grassland = systems; to determine other environmental services of reclaimed mined land in conjunction with biofuel production and carbon storage such as habitat = and biodiversity potential. =20 Requirements A PhD in ecology, plant biology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology, = or other related fields. The candidate must have a strong background in = project design and statistical analysis. =20 HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a brief description of research interests, = curriculum vitae with and the names of three references to: Dr. Nicole Cavender, = e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (subject: postdoctoral position). For questions please call (740) = 638-5030 ext 2083. =20 NOTES The position is available starting March, 2008 for a period of one year, = with possibility to renew subject to satisfactory performance. =20 =20 Nicole Cavender, Ph.D. Director, Restoration Ecology The Wilds 14000 International Rd Cumberland,OH 43732 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 740-638-5030 x 2083 www.thewilds.org =20 =20 =20
