The following is a fomal ad, which replaces an earlier post (Post-doc and Ph.D. student opportunity in Forest Ecology) on September 3, 2009.
One post-doctoral fellow is sought to conduct research within a newly funded research project entitled “Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Pine Mortality in the Southeastern United States”. The project will address two questions: (1) is there a decline in southern pine forests that are different from historical (healthy) patterns of growth and mortality? (2) what are the patterns of decline in time and space? These questions will be addressed at stand, landscape, and regional scales using data obtained from remote sensing, forest inventory, and field sampling. Aerial photos and various satellite images will be used to reconstruct the historic forest dynamics to explore possible pine decline. Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology) will be used to study historical growth pattern and investigate possible role of global/climatic change on pine decline. Working closely with the PIs (Dr. Geoff Wang of Clemson University and Dr. Joan Walker of USFS Southern Research Station) and other collaborators, the post-doc will oversee the project with assistance from other project personnel (including the Ph.D. student, one full time technician and summer research assistants). We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a PhD in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences. The person should be experienced in remote sensing techniques (e.g., forest classification, land use change, and ground truth data sampling) or in dendrochronology. A past record of scientific publication and presentation is essential. Some familiarity with the southeastern US would be beneficial, and a forestry background is preferred. Good people skills are important since this person must interact with land managers on many National Forests and Department of Defense installations. The position is for a minimum of three years starting as soon as possible after 11/1/2009. The salary of the position is $40,000/year plus benefits. Electronically submit a letter of interest, vita/resume, graduate school transcripts (unofficial), and contact information for three references to Dr. Geoff Wang at [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 10/30/2009. Review begins November 2, 2009. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
