Postdoctoral Scholar in Population Demographic and Species
Distribution Modeling
Overview
The Alpine Treeline Warming Experiment (ATWE) invites applications
for a postdoctoral scholar to model effects of climate change on
subalpine tree species demography and distributions to start January
1, 2014. The ATWE is a collaborative experiment examining climatic
constraints to subalpine tree establishment and growth at and beyond
high elevation treeline to better predict dynamic changes in the
distribution of high elevation forests. More information, including
collaborators and publications, can be found at
<https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/>https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/
.
The successful candidate will be based in Berkeley and have the
opportunity to interact with collaborators at UC Berkeley, Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, UC Merced, University of Colorado,
Boulder, and USGS. Qualified candidates with an interest in
population genetic variation, ecosystem feedbacks to climate change,
or treeline dynamics are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
The incumbent will leverage site-based experimental demography,
ecophysiology, and climate data, as well as published data and
regional databases, to develop quantitative projections of population
demographic change and species distributions with climate change. In
addition to modeling activities, the postdoc will be expected to lead
and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, present findings at a
national meeting, and participate in ATWE meetings.
Minimum/Basic Qualifications Required:
- Candidates must have obtained their PhD in ecology, environmental
science, geography, applied mathematics or a related field by the
appointment start date.
- Statistical and programming skills are essential.
- Demonstrated writing skills, as evidence by a record of
publication, are necessary.
- Candidates must show evidence of the ability to work well independently.
- The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility
requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is
scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed
term of the appointment.
Additional Qualifications
- Expertise in species distribution modeling, population matrix or
integral projection modeling, meta-population modeling, forest gap
modeling, and/or dynamic vegetation modeling is strongly preferred.
- The best-qualified applicants will also have exceptional reasoning
and analytical skills, and experience working or ability to work as
part of an interdisciplinary team with scientists from several institutions.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range is between $39,264 - $46,092 commensurate with
experience; generous benefits are included
(http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs).
The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal dependent
on funding and performance.
To Apply:
Visit
<https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00299>https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00299
.
Applicants should submit, by December 1, 2013, a CV, a brief
statement of research interests, copies of relevant publications
and/or manuscripts, and contact information for three references
All letters will be treated as confidential per University of
California policy and California state law. Please refer potential
referees, including when letters are provided via a third party
(i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley
statement of confidentiality
(http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting
their letters.
Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to
[email protected]
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
Review the full job posting and apply on-line no later than December
1, 2013 at
<https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00299>https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00299
