Postdoctoral position - Biological Diversity and Conservation - Federal University of Alagoas We are searching for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join a team developing research on "Ecology and biodiversity in the tropics" or "Conservation and management in tropical ecosystems" research lines of the graduate Program "Biodiversity and Conservation in the Tropics" of Federal University of Alagoas, Northeastern Brazil (Program home page in Portuguese https://sites.google.com/site/ppgdibict/). This position requires a solid theoretical understanding on ecology; experience with nature conservation; excellent statistical background and scientific writing skills and at least intermediate skills on speaking Portuguese or Spanish. Experience on overcoming bureaucracy in foreign countries and with underdeveloped regions is a plus but not required. The position is based at the Federal University of Alagoas. Candidates must contact Program researchers on https://sites.google.com/site/ppgdibict/conheca-o-PPG-DIBICT/corpo-docente to design a short working proposal according to local undergoing research projects. We currently have funding for one year, though extensions may be possible. Pay is competitive. For more information or to apply please download the official call on https://sites.google.com/site/ppgdibict/instrucoes-e-formularios/Edital%20PP GDIBICT%2001_2015-final.doc?attredirects=0&d=1 or contact directly researchers or the Program coordination on [email protected]. To apply: Send CV, cover letter, research proposal and other documents (see attached call in Portuguese) to [email protected] by 28 of May.
