Postdoctoral Research Associate, Community and
Landscape Ecology of Bees in Agroecosystems
A postdoctoral research associate position is
available to investigate bee diversity,
abundance, community structure, and resource use
in agricultural ecosystems in Colorado. This
USDA-funded position will involve collaboration
with researchers in the Departments of
<http://www.entomology.wisc.edu>Entomology at the
University of Wisconsin (host institution),
<http://ebio.colorado.edu>Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Colorado, and
<http://www.bspm.colostate.edu>Bioagricultural
Sciences and Pest Management at Colorado State
University. The postdoctoral associate will lead
research efforts aimed at understanding potential
effects of land-use change and agronomic
practices associated with increased bioenergy
crop production 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 drivers 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
Appointment: Full-time with initial one-year
appointment, second-year appointment contingent on satisfactory performance
To apply, please send (1) cover letter, (2)
curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research
interests, (4) refereed first authored
manuscripts, (5) names and contact information
for three references as a single PDF to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Mary
Jamieson, Postdoctoral Research Associate,
Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin
Madison, Phone:
<file:///C:/Users/DAVIDI~1/AppData/Local/Temp/tel:%28303%29%20827-4932>(303)
827-4932, Website:
<http://lamar.colostate.edu/~jamieson>http://lamar.colostate.edu/~jamieson
