Dear Colleague,
Do you know of any promising new scientists I
might hire as a post-doc? I would appreciate
your passing this along to any qualified and interested candidates.
Many thanks!
Don
Don Waller <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Chair, Biological Aspects of Conservation Major
Dept. of Botany
University of Wisconsin - Madison
<http://www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/>http://www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/
Post-doc Position: Plant functional traits / bioinformatics
WANTED: motivated and resourceful recent PhD
fascinated by patterns in community ecology,
landscape effects on species invasions and
persistence, and how plant functional traits
affect the ability of species to invade, persist,
and co-exist. Interest in macro-ecology, theory,
phylogenetically controlled comparisons, and data
analysis also appreciated. Candidates should
have broad interests, focus, and all-round competence.
Technical Skills:
Ø Strong quantitative skills
Ø Expertise in data management and databases (including MS Access)
Ø Experience with multivariate statistical models and analysis
Ø An understanding of plant systematics and functional traits
Personal Skills:
Ø Demonstrated experience and commitment to working on a team
Ø Disciplined and productive
Ø Competence in writing
Ø Good people and communication skills
Location: University of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI a great university and place to work:
<http://www.wisc.edu/employment/madison.php>http://www.wisc.edu/employment/madison.php
http://www.visitmadison.com/visitorinfo/awards.php
Title/Level: Research Associate
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Term: Dependent on funding and productivity
Posted: 29 July, 2010
Application to: Don Waller,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected], (608) 263-2042
For further information about activities of the
Waller Lab and reprints of recent work,
see:
<http://www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/>http://www.botany.wisc.edu/waller/
Note: I am at the ESA meeting and eager to
interview strong candidates. Cell: 608-698-6495
Send a CV, names of 3 references, a pdf of a
recent paper, and a 1 page essay on why this position appeals to you.
