Post Doctoral Research Fellow EU IP SCALES in Scaling Methods in Ecology
A post doctoral position is offered for a talented researcher with a good ecological modelling / ecological statistics background to work in a newly started (May 2009) Integrated Project EU-FP7 SCALES (Securing Conservation of biodiversity across Administrative Levels and spatial and temporal Ecological Scales). The work will involve using existing and developing new methodological approaches for scaling in ecology. In particular topics such as scaling up and down biodiversity, cross scale population viability and multilevel statistical modelling will be explored in depth in collaboration with research groups from participating partners from Europe and Australia. The successful candidate should have a solid quantitative background with emphasis in ecology, good programming skills, and ability to communicate and write. Flexible schedule regarding place of work (with some essential travel to Mytilene, Greece) is also offered. Position is open for 2 years with an option of an additional year. Salary is in the range 26,000- 30,000 per annum. The position is open for immediate filling. CLOSING DATE: JUNE 10, 2009 Please send your inquiries and your data (CV, publications and 2 references) to: Yiannis Matsinos, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean, Mytilene Greece [email protected] tel 00306973531393
