University of Colorado-Boulder postdoctoral associate position Feedbacks and consequences of altered fire regimes in the face of climate and land-use change in Tasmania, New Zealand, and the western U.S.
Description: A 2-yr position is available for a postdoctoral associate to join an interdisciplinary long-term research effort on wildfire funded by NSFs Partnership in International Research and Education (PIRE) program. The project will utilize the similarities and contrasts in fire, climate, and land-use interactions in three settings as a platform for integrated fire-science research and education: Tasmania, New Zealand, and the U.S. Rocky Mountains. A strong candidate will have broad experience in fire ecology, plant community ecology and/or landscape ecology; experience in ecological modeling is a desirable asset. Field research experience, an ability to work in remote locations, and willingness to work in a collaborative setting and adapt to foreign cultures are essential assets. The desired start date is November 1, 2010. Additional information can be found on our web page: http://www.colorado.edu/geography/biogeography/. For more information on the Wildfire PIRE project see: http://www.wildfirepire.org. To apply. Candidates should send their CV, a sample of representative publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applicants will begin 1 October 2010; the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Application packages (emailed as a single PDF file) should be sent to Dr. Thomas T. Veblen ([email protected]).
