Two postdoctoral fellowships are being offered by the University of Magallanes in Chile's Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve as part of a "Bicentennial Program" grant from the Chilean Science Commission.
The selected candidates will develop applied ecology projects related to 1) invasive species and 2) marine biodiversity. Research results are expected to be used for ongoing programs in conservation, management and ecotourism in the region. The position is created to have a subsequent permanent contract from the University of Magallanes, pending successful completion of the postdoctoral period. The postdoctoral fellows will be based at the Omora Ethnobotanical Park, a newly inaugurated long-term socio-ecological research site, coordinated by the Institute of Biodiversity and the University of Magallanes (in Chile) and the University of North Texas, the Center for Environmental Philosophy and OSARA (in the US). This is the first explicitly marine-terrestrial study site in Chile and in addition constitutes the research, education and conservation center for the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. The context of this location and position will provide the selected postdoctoral fellows with a unique opportunity to participate in a project that allows for constant collaboration with world-class researchers and academic intuitions and in addition is a part of one of eight Centers of Scientific Excellence in Chile, supported by the Millennium Scientific Initiative (Ministry of Planning) and the Bicentennial & Basal Financing Program (Chilean Science Commission). For context, this location's global relevance is as significant as that of the Galapagos Islands in terms of science, history and conservation. Being a part of this initiative is a unique opportunity for the postdoctoral fellow to develop professionally and personally in association with one of eight Centers for Scientific Excellence in Chile, supported by the Millennium Scientific Initiative (Ministry of Planning) and the Bicentennial and Basal Financing Programs (Chilean Scientific Commission). The home base of the position is Puerto Williams, which is the capital of the Chilean Antarctic Province, located on the north coast of Navarino Island (55°S). It has a population of 2,200 inhabitants and while it has all basic services, it is still considered remote (accessible by a 1.5 hour plane ride; 5 flights per week). The island is provisioned weekly by a ferry from Punta Arenas, the regional capital and the location of the main campus of the University of Magallanes. The region is known for its extraordinary beauty, the world's cleanest air and water, and being the farthest south human settlement in the world. For couples, there are opportunities for the partner to participate in ecotourism and/or educational activities conducted by Omora Ethnobotanical Park. Job profiles can be viewed and downloaded at the Omora Biocultural Conservation Program website: www.chile.unt.edu Other relevant websites: www.umag.cl/williams, www.ieb-chile.cl, www.omora.org, www.osara.org, www.cep.unt.edu. Contact person: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
