*Post Doctoral Research Scholar*
*Center for Environmental Informatics, Penn State University*
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The Center for Environmental Informatics within the Earth and
Environmental Systems Institute at Penn State University invites
applications for a post-doctoral scholar in the field of quantitative
landscape (spatial) ecology as applied to the challenge of developing
bio-fuel and forage species distribution and abundance models. We are
seeking an outstanding scientist with strong statistical and modeling
skills (knowledge of the R language) and familiarity with geospatial
technology (GIS). The successful applicant will be a key team member in
a joint project with the USDA-ARS Pasture Systems and Watershed
Management Research Unit focused on the development of empirical
statistical (spatial) models of bio-fuel and forage production in the
Northeast US.
Interested applicants should transmit, via e-mail, a single PDF file
containing 1) a cover letter describing their experience and research
interests and qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) the names
and contact information for three references to: Dr. Douglas A. Miller,
Director, Center for Environmental Informatics, Penn State University,
2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Bldg., University Park, PA 16802.
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of
continued support likely.Evaluation of applications will commence
December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is successfully filled.
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/Penn State University is committed to affirmative action, equal
opportunity,/
/and the diversity of its work force//./
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Douglas A. Miller
Associate Professor of Geography
Director, Center for Environmental Informatics
Co-Director, Office for Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Resources
The Pennsylvania State University
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814.863.7207
FAX: 814.865.3191
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