Two postdoctoral research associate positions will soon be available, one each in the labs of Dr. Brian Allan (www.life.illinois.edu/allan/) at the University of Illinois, and Dr. Luke Flory (http://www.florylab.com/) at the University of Florida, through a SERDP/DoD (www.serdp-estcp.org/) funded project, to explore the potential effects of climate change on plant invasions, fire dynamics, and tick-borne disease risk on military installations in the southeastern United States. The project specifically seeks to address the feedbacks between plant invasions and fire, how climate change may alter these dynamics, and the consequences for human risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases. The two postdoctoral research associates will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the proposed research, including the study design, collection and analysis of data, preparation of manuscripts and reports, and participating in PI meetings and outreach. Both positions are expected to begin in Fall 2017 and are renewable annually for up to three years of postdoctoral support. Salary minimum is $47,476. Candidates are expected to have completed their PhD prior to beginning employment.
If interested, please contact Brian Allan ([email protected]) and Luke Flory ([email protected]) to discuss skills and expertise relevant to the project. Both Brian and Luke will be attending the Ecological Society of America meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, August 7-12, and are available to meet with interested candidates. Brian will also be attending the International Congress of Entomology meeting in Orlando, FL, September 25-30, and again will be available to meet with interested candidates. Watch Ecolog and Twitter (@lflory) for information on how to apply later this fall.
