I am recruiting postdoctoral fellows and research assistants to join the my research group at the University of California Irvine. Details about the positions are listed below. Projects in the lab are broadly focused on community ecology, with an emphasis on biodiversity, plant invasions, environmental change, and restoration. We work in grassland, coastal sage scrub, oak savanna, and rangeland systems in California, as well as in alpine tundra in Colorado. Please see http://sudinglab.bio.uci.edu/ for more information about our group, current projects, and collaborations. UC Irvine is located approximately half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, biking distance to the Pacific Ocean and one-two hours drive to mountain and desert areas.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANT ECOLOGY Postdoctoral positions in plant ecology are available in the research group of Katharine Suding at the University of California, Irvine. The successful candidate will collaboratively explore at least one of the following: 1) the importance of soil-plant feedbacks, resource competition, and dispersal in plant invasions; 2) application of threshold models, especially those mediated by grazing or environmental change, in a restoration context; 3) scaling of environmental change effects via plant physiological, community, and ecosystem responses. We are excited to work with someone with strong quantitative skills, expertise in ecophysiology or biogeochemistry, and the willingness to conduct fieldwork in California. Abilities in microbial analyses and/or analytical and demographic modeling are also desirable. The position will begin as soon as a qualified candidate is found and is available for at least one year with possibilities for extension up to three years. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of candidates will begin July 11, 2008. To apply, email a research statement including a curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and names of two references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please dont hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want more information about this position. RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION IN PLANT ECOLOGY A research assistant position is available in the Suding research group. We are looking for someone with a Bachelors or Masters degree in biology or environmental science. This position requires good communication and problem-solving skills, willingness to work outside in sometimes harsh conditions, and some experience in plant or soil research. Experience in at least one of the following is desirable: rangeland systems, plant identification, plant physiological measurements or soil analyses. Will require some travel to northern California. The position is full time, with good medical and dental benefits, and vacation. Anticipated salary range is $33-36K depending on experience, with a one year commitment. Start date is flexible; late summer would work best but fall is a possibility. Review of candidates will begin July 11, 2008. To apply, email a research statement including a curriculum vitae, relevant course work, and names of two references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
