Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Position in the Banni grasslands.The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the ecological and socioeconomic impacts ofProsopis juliflora and feasibility of grassland restoration in the Banni grasslands of Kutch. The position is part of a PEER-funded collaboration between ATREE,the US Institute for Pacific Islands Forestry, Sajheevan, and the University of Hawaii, titled, “The Banni grasslands in a time of change – Ecological and socioeconomic resilience in a coupled human-natural system.” The selected candidate would work with Drs. Ankila Hiremath and Abi Tamim Vanak andtheir collaborators, Drs. Susan Cordell, Pankaj Joshi, and Rebecca Ostertag. The Fellow would be expected to work on the design and establishment of experiments, the supervision of data collection and management, coordination of the work of graduate students and project staff, analysis and writing. The position is based in Kutch at the RAMBLE field station in Banni ( www.bannigrassland.org), with some time to be spent in Bangalore. The initial appointment is for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance. A starting date in early 2016 is desirable. The selected candidate is expected to have a PhD in plant ecology, preferably with experience working on plant-water relations or ecosystem-level questions relating to productivity and nutrient cycling. Applicants should have strong field, analytical and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently. A working knowledge of Hindi is highly desirable. A demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary conservation issues would be an added advantage. The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Applications should include a cover letter describing research interests, a CV, and names of two potential referees, and should be sent by email to [email protected] (with “Postdoc application: PEER-Banni” in the subject line). Review of applications will begin December 21st 2015 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. ATREE encourages diversity and gender equity at the work place. Persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Please visit www.atree.org for more information on ATREE. Please direct your questions regarding this position to [email protected].
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