Postdoctoral Associate – Intraspecific trait variation and community structure at a continental scale
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA & Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral associate with experience in community ecology, ecological theory, data management, and Bayesian modeling. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to manage and analyze large spatial and temporal data sets, develop statistical and theoretical models, carry out analyses, and write manuscripts and proposals. The postdoctoral associate will work collaboratively with Drs. Phoebe Zarnetske (Michigan State University), and Sydne Record (Bryn Mawr College), as with their colleagues. The NSF funded research project utilizes National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) data on intraspecific trait variation, additional measurements from NEON organismal samples (collected by undergraduates), and data related to NEON sites and samples (e.g., phylogenetic community structure) to determine how assembly processes internal to communities (e.g., biotic interactions, microenvironmental heterogeneity) and large-scale assembly processes external to communities (e.g., climate, land use) combine to affect intraspecific trait variation and community structure across the continental United States. Ideal start timeframe is January 2016. Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, geography, statistics, or related field by the start of the position. Applicants must have a strong background in ecology, modeling, R, GIS, and writing. Ideal candidates will have experience in collaborative research and be familiar with Bayesian approaches and/or theoretical modeling. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent health benefits. The postdoc has the opportunity to experience research and teaching at a liberal arts college (Bryn Mawr College) and an R1 university (Michigan State University). This is a full-time, 12- month fixed-term position, with reappointment conditional on satisfactory performance. Funding is available for two years. To apply, email as a single PDF: 1) a cover letter (2-pages maximum) with your research interests and qualifications for this position, 2) CV, 3) list of 3 references with contact information, and 4) 1 recent first-authored publication to: Dr. Sydne Record, Bryn Mawr College ([email protected]), and Dr. Phoebe Zarnetske, Michigan State University ([email protected]). Application review will begin October 1, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply. Sydne Record Assistant Professor – Dept. of Biology, Bryn Mawr College Phone: 610-526-5094 [email protected] http://sydnerecord.blogs.brynmawr.edu/ Phoebe Lehmann Zarnetske Assistant Professor – Dept. of Forestry, Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife, Michigan State University Phone: 517-355-7671 [email protected] http://www.msu.edu/~plz
