A postdoctoral position is available in the ecology and demography of
an emergent plant invasion in New York State. The postdoctoral
researcher will be working with Drs. Jessica Gurevitch, Catherine
Graham (both at Stony Brook University), and Norma Fowler (University
of Texas) on an NSF-sponsored project entitled: " Demographic
heterogeneity at landscape scales in an emergent invasive species,
Centaurea stoebe, in New York State." Responsibilities include
carrying out fieldwork in the Adirondacks and on Long Island, NY,
data compilation, analysis, and modeling, coordination of student
researchers and research assistants, and preparing and submitting
papers for publication. Research experience with ecological fieldwork
on plants, data management and statistical analysis required. Record
of publications, and experience with GIS mapping and modeling are
highly desirable.
The position will be available for 1 year, with a possible renewal
for an additional year, starting approximately January 2012, in the
Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, Stony
Brook, NY. Ph.D. must be completed at the time of submission of
application. The starting salary will be $42,000 plus benefits.
Members of groups under-represented in Ecology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Applications should be received by January 20.
Stony Brook University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae
and cover letter describing their research experience, interests and
career goals, and fill out a job application online at:
Postdoctoral Associate (7069) Search
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look for Submit Resume link under Resources box at bottom of page
(below posting date)
Please have two letters of reference sent to:
Mrs. Donna DiGiovanni
Postdoctoral Position in Invasive Plant Demography
Department of Ecology and Evolution
Life Sciences Building, Room 650
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5245
Please contact Jessica Gurevitch
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
or Catherine Graham,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] if
you have questions about the position.
