Post-doctoral position to study consequences of organic matter dynamics in stream and riparian food webs
The Stream and Riparian Research Lab of the University of British Columbia, Canada [ <http://faculty.forestry.ubc.ca/richardson/>http://faculty.forestry.ubc.ca/richardson/ ] is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on a BC Forest Sciences Program funded grant investigating ecosystem functioning in small streams and their riparian areas. Energy subsidies link headwater streams and riparian forests. Forest harvesting can shift stream community composition and ecosystem functions by altering these terrestrial inputs. This project examines a) how shifts in terrestrial inputs due to forestry may affect the diversity of stream invertebrates and rates of detrital processing in small headwater streams, and b) how shifts in the timing of stream invertebrate emergence might feed back into effects on riparian forest food webs. We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow with the following skills and interests: (1) a strong background in stream ecology or community ecology with a freshwater focus as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals, (2) an ability to design and execute field studies and factorial experiments, (3) strong analytical and quantitative skills (experience with modeling is an advantage) and, (4) a willingness to contribute actively to the intellectual life of the lab group. The successful candidate will design and direct field experiments that investigate the role of changing riparian canopy composition on both stream ecosystem function and reciprocating flows of energy between stream and forest food webs. There will also be opportunity to conduct independent research while meeting commitments to the funding agency. The position is available April 1, 2008 and there is funding available for a period of 2 years (pending grant renewal by the funding agency). Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD in ecology or closely related discipline prior to beginning the position. The salary for the position is $36,000 CND/year plus benefits. By November 1, 2007, interested applicants should send electronically a cover letter describing their research interests and abilities, a CV, PDFs of relevant publications and contact information for 3 references to: Dr. John Richardson [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. ****************************************** Dr. John S. Richardson University of British Columbia Department of Forest Sciences 3041 - 2424 Main Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1Z4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: john.s.richardson http://faculty.forestry.ubc.ca/richardson/ ******************************************
