Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forest Insect Ecology (2014)
Position summary:
We have a postdoctoral position available at the Atlantic Forestry
Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Research in the lab is broadly
focused on understanding the ecology of outbreaks of both native and
invasive insects. We are interested in recruiting a strong,
innovative researcher to investigate topics aligned with the broader
research focus of my workgroup. The project is fairly flexible and
topics could include population or community ecology, plant responses
to herbivory, insect ecology and evolution, insect or plant pathology
etc. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop
novel research projects, in addition to contributing to ongoing
projects in the lab.
Our research group is part of a very dynamic, multidisciplinary
collaborative network in eastern Canada with connections to
universities throughout Atlantic Canada (including the University of
New Brunswick in Fredericton), regional entomological societies, as
well as other governmental agencies. Aside from research duties at
CFS, there will be opportunities to interact and collaborate with
professors, and to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Start date:
Spring-summer 2014
Salary:
$49, 513 per year for two years, with an option for one more year.
Funded through the 'Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government
Laboratories' program (NSERC). There will also be funds available for
research and travel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(1) Research independently and as part of a team to develop and
carry out field and laboratory studies.
(2) Prepare manuscripts for publication and disseminate results at
conferences.
(3) Consult with the principal investigator, technical personnel,
graduate students, and other researchers to improve experimental
design and interpretation of results.
Minimum qualifications:
(1) A recent PhD in ecology, entomology, pathology or a related
field (within the last 5 years).
(2) Excellent verbal and written skills with demonstrated ability
to publish results in refereed journals.
(3) Ability to work in independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
(4) Ability to conduct field work, sometimes in remote areas for
periods of up to 1-2 weeks.
Preferred qualifications:
(1) Knowledge of insect ecology.
(2) English-French bilingual would be an asset, but is not essential.
Application process:
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter detailing
research interests and experience, a CV, one or two reprints (first
author), and the names and contact information of 3 references.
E-mail application materials to Rob Johns ([email protected]) with
the subject line "VF postdoctoral position". Although electronic
applications are preferred, application materials can also be mailed
to: Rob Johns, Forest Insect Ecologist, 1350 Regent St., Fredericton,
NB, Canada, E3B 5P7.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
