Interesting :::
http://www.scribd.com/doc/1044472/National-Institutes-of-Health-Reed-Letter
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf
On 10/10/2011 11:51 PM, Jane Shevtsov wrote:
Funny, I'm currently searching for postdocs and am looking for
opportunities to do independent research and learn, not "training
positions" where I will "be taught". At this stage, any explicit
teaching should be in a just-in-time format.
Jane Shevtsov
On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Aaron T. Dossey <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
In this temporary postdoctoral training position, what skills will
the "successful candidate" be taught during the training experience?
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf
On 10/10/2011 10:08 PM, James Martin wrote:
Position title: Post-Doctoral or Research Associate III
Number of Positions: 1
Area of specialization: Ecological interactions of
predators/prey in a
fragmented agricultural landscape and their interactions with
ecosystems
service providers such as birds and pollinating insects.
Department: Wildlife, Fisheries,& Aquaculture
Department Profile:
Position Function: The successful candidate will be
responsible for
designing and implementing experiments to test multiple
hypothesis and
objectives. These experiments should strive to understand the
functional
role of predation risk in moderating ecosystem services
provided by
grassland birds and pollinating insects in an agriculture
environment.
Additionally, the candidate will provide administrative and
logistical
support for on-going field experiments in the immediate region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The successful
candidate will
primarily be responsible for designing and implementing
experiments to test
multiple ecological hypotheses and address multiple grant
objectives.
Additionally, the candidate will provide oversight for
multiple field-based
projects, including administration, field activities,
supervision of
technicians, data management, and analysis. Finally, the
candidate will
develop proposals in response to related RFPs and interact
with numerous
academic and federal scientists of diverse academic backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications: The level of appointment and/or rank
and salary
will be commensurate with the individual's qualifications,
background, and
experience.
Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, natural resource/wildlife
management, or related
field. Candidate should be highly motivated with the ability
to work
independently. The successful candidate should have skills in
the following:
GIS/Cartography, vegetation surveys, monitoring bird and
mammal abundance,
statistical analyses, and scientific writing. Valid state
driver's license
required. ABD candidates may be considered under special
circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications: The candidate should have experience
designing and
implementing field experiments involving birds, mammals, and
insects. A
strong understanding of ecological interactions and ecosystem
services is
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and experience with
agricultural landscapes in the southeastern United States,
mammalian and
avian ecology, GIS, predator/prey dynamics, statistical
analyses, and
scientific writing.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Ability to perform
routine office
work and fieldwork in inclement weather under strenuous
conditions in a
southern climate, including long hours and weekends.
Instructions for Applying: Applications must be completed on
line at
www.jobs.msstate.edu <http://www.jobs.msstate.edu>. For
additional information please e-mail to
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
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Jane Shevtsov
Ecology Ph.D. candidate, University of Georgia
co-founder, www.worldbeyondborders.org <http://www.worldbeyondborders.org>
"All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers... Each one
owes infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country
in which he was born." --Francois Fenelon, theologian and writer
(1651-1715)
