PLANT ECOLOGY/CLIMATE CHANGE POST-DOCTORAL POSITION A full-time post-doctoral position in plant ecology and climate change is available in the lab of Brenda Casper, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, to develop investigations using data already in hand from a four-year climate change experiment in steppe vegetation in northern Mongolia. The particular questions to be addressed are flexible, dependent on the individual’s interests and area of expertise; investigations will be in collaboration with other plant and soil ecologists involved with the project. The experiment manipulated temperature, precipitation, and grazing and incorporated landscape scale variation in plant community composition and soil properties. Measured variables include flowering phenology; cover and biomass by plant species; plant functional traits, including N and C isotopes; nutrient availability; litter production; soil respiration; and microclimate. Strong quantitative skills are necessary, including the ability to work with large data sets. Experience using R programming preferred. The position would be for a minimum of two years, with opportunity for annual renewal. Applicants should submit a current CV with a cover letter explaining prior research and their particular interest in this project and have three letters of recommendation sent to [email protected]. The words “Mongolia post-doc” should be included in the subject line of all correspondence. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Brenda B. Casper Professor and Chair Department of Biology 322 Leidy Labs University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6018 (215) 898-8569 office
