Post Doctoral Research Associate Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Durham University
Salary: £29,704 per annum Impacts of climate change on bird species across networks of protected areas We are seeking a research scientist to investigate the impacts of climate change on bird species across networks of protected areas, with a particular focus on the region of the Himalayas and Lower Mekong in South-east Asia, and the Albertine Rift Region of East Africa. The post is fixed-term for 24 months, ideally commencing in January 2010. You will work as part of a larger group investigating climate change impacts on species and, more generally, conservation strategies under climate change. The research will be undertaken in collaboration with BirdLife International and is funded by the MacArthur Foundation. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant biological or mathematical science discipline. Key skills that are desirable for the position include: experience of analyzing and modelling data and, ideally, expertise in using GIS software; scientific computing skills that facilitate manipulating of large datasets; an ability and willingness to work as part of a team and to collaborate with other scientists; an ability to write scientific reports and papers and to communicate results in oral presentations at meetings and conferences. This post offers an exciting opportunity to integrate the modelling of potential climate change impacts on species into real world conservation situations. Vacancy reference: 3442. Closing date: 9 November 2009. Further details of the post and an application form are available on our website (https://jobs.dur.ac.uk) or telephone 0191 334 6499; fax 091 334 6495 For informal enquiries please contact: Dr Stephen Willis: [email protected] (http://www.dur.ac.uk/s.g.willis/PDRA_advert.pdf)
