Postdoctoral Position in Phenology and Climate Change
The Post lab in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology
at the University of California, Davis seeks a postdoctoral researcher
with prior experience and interest in conducting original research on
phenology related to climate change. The position will be for one year
with the possibility for extension to a second year depending on
performance.
The candidate will join a collegial, interactive, and intellectually
stimulating department and university environment. Research in the Post
lab focuses generally on ecological dynamics in relation to climate
change, including life history variation, population dynamics, species
interactions, and community dynamics. This position will focus on
spatio-temporal dynamics of plant and large herbivore (caribou and
muskox) phenology, capitalizing on a detailed set of observational and
experimental field data deriving from a 16-year and ongoing suite of
projects based in low-Arctic Greenland. Further details about research
in the Post lab can be found at
https://sites.google.com/site/ericpostlab/home.
The Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology at UC Davis is
ranked #1 in the U.S. among wildlife and fisheries programs, and UC
Davis is the top-ranked university in the U.S. for impact in the fields
of ecology and environmental science
(http://wfcb.ucdavis.edu/news-events/news-archive/uc-davis-wildlife-and-fish-program-ranked-1-nation/).
Located in north-central California, the city of Davis is in a beautiful
setting within easy striking distance of stunning natural attractions in
all directions.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Ecology or a related field such as Wildlife Biology.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work
both independently and collaboratively with students, other postdoctoral
researchers, and faculty.
Experience with time series analysis, spatial statistics, analysis of
remote sensing data, and remote field work are strongly preferred.
A record of publication in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals and a
strong interest in publishing.
Strong statistical including proficiency with R and/or another
statistical software program.
Technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Appreciation for attention to detail and a meticulous work ethic.
Salary:
Salary and benefits are consistent with UC Davis policy and applicant
experience.
To Apply:
Please apply by sending 1) a CV, including a list of publications,
honors, awards, or grants, and details of prior academic and field
experience; and 2) a cover letter discussing your key interests,
qualifications, and motivations for this position to Professor Eric Post
at [email protected]. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis,
and start date is negotiable. To ensure full consideration,
applications must be received by November 1, 2016.
