The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a Terrestrial Ecological Modeler at the Postdoctoral or Assistant/Associate Research Professor level depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The position is available immediately. Initially, the successful candidate will be a part of a large multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team including DRI, University of Nevada, Reno, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas conducting a 5-year NSF EPSCoR Project on Climate Change (nvclimatechange.org). The candidate will be able to closely collaborate with a diverse group of scientists, including plant physiological ecologists, soil scientists, remote sensing/GIS specialists, climate modelers, hydrologists and atmospheric scientists. The initial focus of this position will be to simulate the response of Great Basin terrestrial ecosystems to climate change. Modeling emphasis will include carbon/water fluxes and plant community dynamics. The successful candidate may have an opportunity to teach classes relevant to climate change at the University of Nevada, Reno, and/or University of Nevada, Las Vegas if desired but this is not a requirement of the position. Candidates at the professorial level are expected to develop their own research projects and pursue additional external funding. At the postdoctoral level, candidates are not expected but strongly encouraged to pursue external funding. This position is located at DRI's Northern or Southern Nevada Science Center in Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada. More information about the position can be found at www.dri.edu/employment. Review of applications will start February 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
