Applications are invited for a postdoc in plant community ecology in the newly established group of Eric Allan (Assistant Professor in Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Sustainability), Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern.
I am seeking highly motivated applicants interested in fundamental questions in plant functional ecology, community assembly and coexistence. The specific research topic is flexible and the successful applicant will be free to develop a research plan that compliments my ongoing interests. My research focuses on the following areas: identifying the drivers of diversity in plant communities, the role of herbivores and natural enemies in promoting plant coexistence and the influence of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on synthesis analysis of datasets from large biodiversity experiments and to initiate new experiments. Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, or related discipline, strong analytical skills, including familiarity with a range of statistical techniques and the use of R. A background in plant community ecology is desired. The position will be based at the Plant Sciences Institute, with links to the Centre for Development and Environment in Bern. Both establishments offer stimulating, international research environments and excellent facilities (www.botany.unibe.ch/planteco www.cde.unibe.ch). Bern is also a beautiful city with a high quality of life. The postdoc is initially for two years, with the possibility of extension. Please send your application by email (as a single PDF by email) to [email protected]. Applications should include a CV, names and addresses of two references, a one page description of your research interests and a list of publications. Applications will be reviewed from 1st September until the position is filled.
