Bill Fagan’s ecology lab at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, has a new opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Spatial Ecology. This dynamic lab group, which currently includes two research assistant scientists, three postdocs, six graduate students, and numerous undergraduates, is pursuing a wide variety of research efforts on spatial and theoretical topics that draw upon GIS, mathematical modeling, and statistical analyses. For examples, see http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/faganlab/
This advertisement is for a postdoctoral position in an NSF-funded project focusing on the development and analysis of spatial models. The candidate should have expertise in the analyses of animal relocation data and mechanistic movement models. Experience in multivariate stochastic processes, hierarchical spatial models, and/or time series analyses is advantageous. In addition, good computational skills with knowledge in various programming languages (e.g., R, Python) are required. Experience in using remote sensing data for habitat and species distribution models as well as handling of large spatial databases & GIS software is desirable. The successful candidate will have a PhD, likely in quantitative ecology, geography, or a related field and a history of publishing in top journals. Prior postdoctoral experience is beneficial, but not required. The initial appointment will be for one year, but funding is already in place for up to two additional years pending good performance. Efforts to secure substantial long-term support via collaborative grant proposals would be encouraged and, when successful, could lead to appointment at the level of research assistant scientist. Benefits are included and pay will be commensurate with experience. The start date is negotiable, but could be as early as June 2013. Please note that this position is distinct from two postdoctoral opportunities in theoretical ecology recently advertised for the same lab, both of which were concluded successfully. Review of applications will begin 1 April 2013, and will continue until the position has been filled. To apply for the position, please email a CV and the names and email addresses of three references to: Bill Fagan Professor of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 [email protected]
