A postdoctoral research associate position is available to investigate bee diversity, abundance, community structure, and resource use in agricultural ecosystems in Colorado. The position will involve collaboration with researchers in the Departments of Entomology<http://www.entomology.wisc.edu>at the University of Wisconsin (host institution), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology <http://ebio.colorado.edu> at the University of Colorado, and Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management<http://www.bspm.colostate.edu>at Colorado State University. The postdoctoral associate will lead research efforts to examine the effects of land-use change on wild and managed bees.
Applicants must have expertise in bee taxonomy, community and/or landscape ecology, and GIS. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating strong quantitative skills, including spatial analyses, as well as written and oral communication skills. Additionally, applicants must have a valid driver’s license and must be willing to spend the academic school year at the host institution in Madison, WI and two summer field seasons in Colorado with extensive travel between Boulder and Fort Collins, CO. Qualifications: PhD in entomology, ecology, or related field Start Date: January 15th, 2013 - March 15th, 2013 Starting Salary: $39,000/yr plus benefits Appointment: Full-time with initial one-year appointment, second-year appointment contingent on satisfactory performance To apply, please send a single PDF containing: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) up to three copies of refereed first-authored manuscripts, (5) names and contact information for three references to Mary Jamieson ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately. Interviews will be planned for early December, and we anticipate a candidate will be selected by January 1st. --------------------------------------------------- Mary Jamieson Assistant Scientist Department of Entomology University of Wisconsin -- Madison Phone: (303) 827-4932 Website: http://lamar.colostate.edu/~jamieson
