Dear major domo, Below is a listing for a possible post-doctoral position that we anticipate being available soon. Can you please post?
START We anticipate having a post-doctoral position in early 2014 to be funded through the United States Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) and coordinated through a university research partner. The project will focus on (1) assessing the impacts of possible ESA listings of over 757 species that may occur on military installations over the next five years and (2) categorizing and assessing relatively unknown, rare plant species based on a functional traits-based approach that leverages functional trait information from common, more well-known plant species. The expected products are multiple manuscripts assessing the national scale impacts of the potential listings on military installations and the feasibility of using a functional-based approach to evaluating conservation strategies for threatened and endangered plant species. We are seeking an ecologist that has experience collecting functional trait data (e.g. specific leaf area, seed mass, phenology, N:P ratios), excellent data management skills, experience using R and/or Matlab, and experience analyzing ecological data, including multivariate techniques. In addition, GIS database development, management and analytical skills are critical. The position will require travel for the collection of plant functional trait data across the southeastern United States. In order to qualify, the candidate must have received their Ph.D. before starting their tenure. The position is available for one year and renewable for up to three years. The first -year stipend is approximately $40,000 USD annually. Interested candidates should send a current CV, as well as a written statement of past research accomplishments qualifications for current position. Also attach the physical and e-mail addresses of three references to Wade Wall ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). The funded proposal is available upon request. END Thanks, Wade A. Wall US Army ERDC-CERL P.O. Box 9005 Champaign, IL 61826-9005 1-800-872-2375 ext. 7320 1-217-352-6511 ext. 7320
