We are seeking high quality, motivated individuals to be recruited in a NSF funded Macrosystems Biology PRIDE Project. This project uses a new functional-trait based research framework that incorporates all three major invasion components (i.e., the invader, the recipient system, and drivers that facilitate the invader) with the consideration of temporal progression and spatial dependency. Two postdoctoral fellows, 2 PRIDE Fellows (PhD), 6 Undergraduate Scholars, and 4 internships will be recruited to conduct invasive species research. All positions are available starting 2013. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are highly encouraged. Inquiries on the position should be directed to Dr. Songlin Fei( [email protected]).
*Postdocs: *We seek two postdocs in this project. Postdoc one will study the linkages among invasion components and explore their cross-scale interactions and postdoc two will examine the functional traits associated with invasive species. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV and three references. *PhD Fellows: *We seek two PhD fellows to study the distribution pattern and traits of invasive species and the association with biological, physiographical, and social factors. Applications should include a letter of interest, resume, cumulative GPA, GRE scores, and letters from three references. Complete instructions can be found at www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/gradeadminguide.aspx<file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/mssepulv/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/5YXP5H9W/www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/gradeadminguide.aspx>. Applications should reference to the fellowship in order to be considered. Deadline for fall 2013 admission is March 1, 2013. *Internships*: Four students (either undergraduate or graduate) will be recruited to spend 6-10 weeks at a USFS field station or at Purdue University to work on this project. Applications should include a letter of interest, resume, cumulative GPA, and three references. Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources offers nationally ranked programs (7th overall in Forestry and Forest Science and 13th overall in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the 2010 NRC ranking). *Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.* -- SongLin Fei, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry 204 T.P. Cooper Bldg., Lexington, KY 40546-0073 Phone: 859-257-9760; FAX: 859-323-1031 Email: [email protected] http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/gislab/
