Postdoctoral Research Associate in forest dynamics / carbon cycle / climate change University of Florida, Gainesville, Department of Biology Supervisor: Jeremy Lichstein (http://biology.ufl.edu/People/faculty/jlichstein.aspx)
The position is broadly defined and may address a range of topics related to forest dynamics, the role of forests in the global carbon cycle, and the response of forests to climate change. Candidates with strong mathematical, statistical, and/or computational skills are especially encouraged to apply. Potential projects include (but are not limited to): (1) Assimilating forest inventory and eddy covariance data to improve the NOAA-GFDL global ecosystem model. (2) Assessing the response of forests to rising atmospheric CO2 and climate change using long-term forest inventory records. (3) Developing trait-based models of individual tree growth and mortality, and studying the ecosystem-level consequences of these individual rates using forest dynamics models. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, forestry, plant physiology, geosciences, atmospheric sciences, or related field; strong quantitative and writing skills. Preference will be given to applicants with (1) research experience in forest ecology or the carbon cycle; (2) strong publications records; and (3) demonstrated mathematical, statistical, and computational skills (i.e., proficiency with one or more scientific programming languages, such as C, FORTRAN, or R). Start date: January 2011. Deferred start date may be considered. Appointment length: two years To Apply: Email a single PDF including (1) 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals; (2) CV; and (3) contact information for three references to Jeremy Lichstein ([email protected]) with subject POSTDOC APPLICATION. Review of applications will begin Sept. 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities, women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.
